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This is the HRC's eleventh school year to serve homeschoolers and our fourth year in this new location. For those of you who have been here from the start, you can see how far we have come. We give special thanks to all of you who participate in the variety of learning opportunities that we offer here at the HRC. We have successfully contracted with new teachers to offer an extended assortment of classes for this school year. In addition to new class offering , we are improving the quality and quantity of textbooks, resource materials and computers. Multimedia carts (one per class) with Video Projector, Document Camera, and new portable screens. Remember that our best advertising has been your recommendations. If you know of other families who are choosing to teach their own children, let them know about our program. Click here to download the HRC May Newsletter
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2009-2010 School Year
Imagine having your September classes signed up for in June. This can be a reality for you and your family! The week of June 15-18 you will have the opportunity to plan your homeschool life in relation to the HRC in advance. This change is the result of your feedback from annual year-end surveys. We realize that many of you plan your homechool schedules months in advance,
Starting this quarter you will be able to go on line and make a preliminary selection of your child's classes before your SLP meeting. Your designated teacher will have this selection ready for your review. Click here to see your class selection on line
Ages: 5-8 
Ages:
8-10 
Ages:
11-13 Ages:
14-18
See Revised
Reimbursement Policy
Download
and Fill-in the
"
School Year 2009-10 WSLP form " (.pdf) .
Spring
Survey 2009: . Click
here to view the survey results Questions/ problems: contact Martha
at 252-4715)
Welcome
HRC High School Students:(Check
the High School Page)
Some changes are in store for students in grades 9-12 this year that we
hope will simplify and clarify your path to graduation. Here’s what
you need to know: 
Wendy
Kennedy and Connie Jacobson will be the SLP teachers for high school students.
You will be assigned to one or the other.Wendy
and Connie will meet one-on-one with their high school students once each
month. This year we plan to schedule the meetings, allow more time, and
make the contact more meaningful by addressing class/credit progress,
graduation requirements, as well as college and career counseling. We
look forward to a great 2008-9 school year serving our high school students!
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HRC Classes & Students
Link to:
HRC Newsletters:
Our 2009-10 Classes:
The Language Arts, Music, Languages, Art:
American
Literature I: Karen Hansen (ages 14-18), HRC Teacher.US
History: Karen Hansen (ages 14-18), HRC Teacher.
Reading/ Writing Strategies: Sue Knapp (ages 11-18), HRC Teacher.
Circle
Fun wiht Friends:
Anne (ages 5-) HRC Teacher.
French:
TBD, HRC Teacher
Ewajo: Chris Daigre, Professional Dance Instructor. .
Pottery: Lily Baker (Lupin's Sister)/HRC Instructor, Professional
Artist (We have pottery wheels & new kiln.).
Irish Dance: Katherine Cram/ HRC Instructor.
Drawing
& Painting: (ages 14-18): Caroline Rockey/ HRC Instructor, Professional
Artist
Sewing Class: Diane Kemppainen, Homeschool
Parent/Instructor and Fabric Artist (We
have 10 sewing machines.).
Guitar: Group/Individual* Lessons: Gordon Tibbits, Professional
Musician/HRC Instructor (ages
8-18). (*Individual
music lessons will be paid for directly by the family to the music instructor.
Receipts may be submitted for reimbursement.)
Math, History and Technology:
Tthe HRC is offering environmental educational classes on Fridays in Seward
Park. Two classes will be devoted to Environmental Educational ( Forest
Detectives I- Age group 9-11 & Forest
Detectives II- Age Group
11-13) .
Pre-Algebra: Sue Knapp (ages 11-18), HRC Teacher
Algebra I; Algebra II ; Geometry; Pre-Calculus: Nick Roux,
HRC
Teacher.
Students that are working on a math curriculum or prefer a certain publication
are encouraged to bring them into the center. We will do our best to provide
guidance and accommodate both US and international math curricula. Students
that feel that they are not ready for algebra should take “Basic
Math”. Basic Math class focuses on computation. Students that have
completed most of their basic math skills can enroll in their first algebra
class. For clarity sake we will follow the traditional path of Algebra
1, Geometry, Algebra 2 , Pre Calc and Calculus.
World
History III & Civics:
Karen Hansen (ages 14-18), HRC Teacher.
Create
Computer Games/ How Computers work? / LEGOs Robotics:
Martha Ramos (ages 11-18) HRC Instructor.
Ocean Life
I & II: (ages 5-8 & 8- 13)
Anne
Hinnendael,
HRC Teacher.
Independent Study
Independent Study: Students learn at their own time and pace. Classes are held at the Lab using software that allows the students to find their areas of strength and areas that need improvement. Students can attend as many as 5 hours per week and as little as a few hours per month. Teachers can suggest enrollment in Independent Study as a complement to a formal class. For High School credits, please consult with your SLP Teacher or E-mail Martha Ramos or call 252-4715 for more information.
Mark
Your Calendar. 2008-09
Yearly Calendar
May
19th:
NAAS Accreditation review Team Visitors 9:00- 4:00 May
25th:
HRC closed fro Memorial Day Holiday May
29: All
Resources Materials and books due for return
(check
out for Summer: returning
students only May
29th: Last
day to submit receipts for reimbursment. June
12th: 10th
Annual HRC Staff & Family Picnic 11:00- 2:00 June
12th: HRC
Graduation 7:00 pm
New!!!
June 15th- 18th:
Class
Sign Up/ Student Learning Plans for next school year - September-
On August 5, 2005, amended administrative rules become effective for Alternative Learning Experiences, codified as Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-121-182 . All ALE programs and services must operate under these amended rules beginning with the 2005-06 school year.For more information click below:
The
WAC 392-121-182( .doc
or .pdf ) ALE
Comparison of Former and Amended Rules(.pdf)
HRC is a Microsoft Authorized Testing Center & Office
2007 Specialist Certification Center:
We will offer courses that prepare students to pass
the Microsoft Office 2007 Certification exams. We
will focus on giving Middle and High School students' confidence and competence
in 1 or more of the MS Office Specialist (formerly called MOUS) is designed
to validate desktop computer skills using MS Office applications and proves
computer literacy.
The HRC is a Microsoft Authorized Testing Center. The exams are "live performance-based" using the actual programs. Exam candidates perform tasks to demonstrate their skills.
For High School credits, please consult with your SLP Teacher. For more information E-mail HRC or call 252-4715.
Learning Educational Goals & 2007-2010 Technology Plan (click here to view the HRC plan)
These Learning Educational describe (suggest) what
students should know and be able to do during and as a result of their
educational experiences at home, in the community and in the HRC. Each
level Benchmark illustrates progression of the development from K-12 for
each Learning Area. (These Benchmarks are measured on the WASL). Click
in the icons for more info.
Levels
:1): K-5th. 2): 6th - 8th. 3): High School :1).
2)3)
Site Council- next meeting June 18th
Our Site Council will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 3:15 - 4:45 pm. Minutes from our meetings are kept in the binder on the counter in the front room. We are currently looking for new members to maintain a strong parent component. Feel free to talk with staff members Cynthia, Wendy, Gloria, Krista or Martha to learn more about the role of the Site Council.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to stop and see how we work.
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