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 2011-12 is The Age of Exploration: 1600-1900 (Reformation through Romantic Period). Each year we also review 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 2011 is EXPLORATION. Using a variety of resources we examine the expansion of Western Civilization. The world widened through navigation and trade, philosophy, and the arts. America is born and Europe will never be the same.  Students learn by reading, lecture, personal research, and group presentations.

English (1 credit)

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

Government (.5 credit)

Consistent with our focus on the forming of governments, particularly that of the United States, students will become well acquainted with the ways our government works and will debate and give persuasive speeches about our legislative and judicial systems of government.

Art and Music Appreciation (.5 credit)

Along with the walk through the 1600’s, 1700’s and 1800’s, students will see the art and hear the music of the times. They’ll also learn to appreciate through painting and singing.

Speech and Drama C (.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 3)
$50 (after March 3)

New students:
$50 (before March 31)
$100 (after March 31)

To enroll:

New applications are reviewed starting March 3. 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

The following are available to any student (subject to available space and prerequisites).

•   Spanish I

•   Spanish II

•   Spanish III

•   KONOS Communicators

•   Essential Math

•   Middle-school Math

•   Pre-algebra

•   Algebra I

•   Geometry

•   Algebra II

•   Business Math

•   Advanced Math

•   Calculus

•   Math SAT Prep

•   Biology

•   Chemistry

•   Anatomy/Physiology

•   Environmental Science

•   Computer Science

•   Photography

•   Advanced Photography

•   Piano/keyboard

•   Guitar

•   Vocal

TEACHERS

CAROLE THAXTON (Director, English teacher), B.A. biology, M.S. counseling from Syracuse University, is 16-year home-schooling mom, teacher, counselor, co-author of the KONOS CURRICULUM and author of writing curriculum. She founded the KONOS ACADEMY OF PRAGUE, an international Christian worldview secondary school. She currently directs KONOS CONNECTION (KONOS KIDS, KONOS JUNIORS, KONOS ACADEMY), teaches at the academy, and counsels parents.

CHARLES THAXTON (history, religion, worldview teacher), Ph.D. in chemistry from Iowa State University, post-doctoral studies in history of science at Harvard University and molecular biology at Brandeis University, and home-school dad for 16 years, co-authored The Mystery of Life’s Origin and The Soul of Science (both translated into several languages) and has lectured worldwide. He currently lectures weekly at KONOS ACADEMY and speaks at conferences and seminars.