Foundations of Composition
Grades 9 - 12Some information is not shown until you have an approved application, and logged in with an approved account.
Course Schedule
Dates: 2025-08-12 to 2026-05-14
Cost
Supplies: $0
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About the Course
In this high school level writing course, students will:
- polish various writing styles and techniques with a special emphasis on research, inventive writing, and literary critique.
- demonstrate mastery of the English language by parsing and diagramming sentences.
These goals will be accomplished through the use of the following required course materials:
1. Structure & Style for Students: Year 1 Level C (Binder & Student Packet only)
2. Analytical Grammar: Level 4
3. Analytical Grammar: Level 5
4. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
5. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stephenson
Computer, printer, and internet access is also required.
Google classroom will be utilized for communication of homework and class materials as well as for students to turn in homework and receive feedback.
Grades will be communicated regularly through a shared Google sheet with the teacher, parent, and student.
Please contact me with questions or concerns.
*My preferred payment method for deposits and tuition is Venmo. (@HeatherKHawley). I will also accept a personal check.
**This class must have a minimum of four students to be held.
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About Heather
In 2025/2026 I will be teaching 7/8 writing, Biology, Foundations of Composition, and Earth Science.
After many years as a homeschooling mom, I started teaching at Cornerstone three years ago. I enjoy it immensely! As nerdy as it sounds, I love to learn! What an amazing blessing from God to be able to study the world around us and learn more about Him.
I attended Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Science Education in 2008. Amazingly, I taught only one year in a public school before I had the blessing of staying home with my oldest daughter. I re-started my formal education three summers ago when I took an online course and became registered as an IEW instructor.
With God's help, I am finishing my 11th year of homeschooling my three daughters. Living and learning with my husband and our daughters in the countryside of southern Indiana is one of the greatest blessings of my life. When I'm not teaching or homeschooling, I enjoy baking, cooking, gardening, and reading. I am looking forward to the honor of teaching new classes and new students in the fall of 2025!