KONOS one-day programs offer:

• One day out with at-home assignments for each week (the best of both worlds)

• A classically rich, accredited academic program

• Another authority to hold your child accountable

• Group activities (plays, family programs, etc.)

• A step-by-step continuum to guarantee no gaps

• Thinking through every issue from a biblical viewpoint

• Absorbing, fun projects the KONOS way

• Positive peer influence

• Experienced teachers to assess student performance

• Quality KONOS portfolio

With sufficient training in reading, writing, and reasoning, KONOS ACADEMY students are now ready for high school, college-prep courses. Rather than piecemeal courses, students immerse themselves in a historical period, which integrates all their courses. The focus of 2010 is the Middle Ages (Resurrection through Renaissance). Each year also reviews the big picture of history and geography.

My daughter has become such a competent writer under your tutelage.
     D.M., KONOS ACADEMY mother

The scope and depth of the integrated course of study has provided (our daughter) with an informed and settled Christian worldview that I wish I'd enjoyed at her age.
     B.H., KONOS ACADEMY father

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

History (1 credit)

The theme for 2010 is ROOTS. Using a variety of resources we will examine the roots of Western Civilization, starting with Jesus Christ in the Graeco-Roman world, through the development of the early Church and expanding through Europe.  Students learn by lecture, personal research, and group presentations.

English (1 credit)

English literature is coordinated with the history units. We will read and analyze a wide variety of plays, poems, historical fiction, and current works based upon the Middle Ages. Students practice vocabulary, grammar, and composition skills every week. Each student will write poems, stories, essays, and a book of family roots.

New Testament/Early Church (.5 credit)

Our history course will use the New Testament as an outline for the early years of this period. Students learn and write about the influence of early church martyrs and leaders.

Health and Child Development (.5 credit)

This required high school course will be approached from a biblical perspective, incorporating basic anatomy, stewardship of the body, and stages of development.

Speech and Drama (.5 credit)

Every year KONOS students participate in a variety of speeches and a major theatrical performance.

9:15-2:45

Tuesdays or Wednesdays (choose one)

     

Classes meet at:

Covenant House

Covenant Presbyterian Church

819 Hwy. 314 (at Kenwood)

Fayetteville, GA

COST AND ENROLLMENT

$255 per month ($195 additional student)
$250 per year for materials

Enrollment Fee
Returning students:
$25 (before March 4)
$50 (after March 4)

New students:
$50 (before March 30)
$100 (after March 30)

To enroll:

New applications are reviewed starting March 4. Space is limited. Print and fill out this application form (PDF file) and send with enrollment fee. Send materials fees and fees for supplementary courses by June 15.

KONOS CONNECTION

P.O. Box 142099

Fayetteville, GA 30214

Phone: 770-632-0771

E-mail: info@konos.org

KONOS CONNECTION, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, represents a biblical worldview of education. KONOS is the Greek word for cone symbolizing God at the apex of all knowledge. Our goal is to teach His truth, His way.

OTHER ACCREDITED COURSES (grades 8-12)

• Spanish I (3:00 Wednesday only)
• Spanish II (3:00 Tuesday only)
• Spanish III (Monday)
• Physical Science (Thursdays)
• Chemistry (Thursdays)
• Biology (Thursdays)
• Pre-algebra (Thursdays)
• Algebra I (Thursdays)
• Geometry (Thursdays)
• Algebra II (Thursdays)
• Advanced math/pre-calculus (Thursdays)
• Business math (TBA)
• Calculus (TBA)
• KONOS Communicators: Speech and Debate (grades 7-12 on Fridays)

TEACHERS

CAROLE THAXTON, M.S., 16-year homeschooling mom, teacher, counselor, co-author of the KONOS CURRICULUM and author of Learn to Write the Novel Way and Write Your Roots, teaches at KONOS ACADEMY and counsels with parents.

CHARLES THAXTON, Ph.D. chemistry from Iowa State University, post-doctoral studies at Harvard University and Brandeis University, co-author of The Mystery of Life's Origin and The Soul of Science, and worldwide lecturer, teaches history. In 2008 he received the Educator of Distinction Award from the National Society of High School Scholars.

KAY BENSON, B.S. education, is director of Mom to Mom and teacher of literature and writing at KONOS ACADEMY.