Class Descriptions

Agnus Dei Cooperative is an "a la carte" style program, which means that you can select the classes that you wish to sign up for in your child's grade level; you can sign up for all available classes or just one class.

Please note: Students must be placed in classes based on their current grade (as reported for the school year). Children with special learning needs will be placed where the parents and teachers believe they would be most comfortable and able to participate.

Additional note: For Spring 2024, we do not have any middle school classes. If you have a child in grade 7 who you think would enjoy any of the grades 5/6 classes, you can sign them up for those. The class registration form is set up to accept grades 5/6 classes for students in grade 7.

Catholic Kindergarten: Mrs. Christie Mombrea (ages 5-6)
Note: This class is only ONE period for Spring 2024.

Our day begins with prayer (familiar ones and learning new ones), the pledge of allegiance, and celebrating our baptismal anniversaries. We will learn about kindness and love through the Saints and make crafts to reinforce this concept.

We will also practice a deeper understanding of sounding out words and spend time reading aloud to gain a love of reading and development of the English language.

Class Fee: $65   
Minimum students: 3                            
Maximum students: 10

Read Aloud Revival: Mrs. Christie Mombrea (Grades 1-2)

Based on Sarah Mackenzie’s concept that reading aloud develops a lifelong love of learning, we will read short stories in a relaxed environment. Your kids are encouraged to bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal to class!

Class discussion will focus on the highlights of our stories pulling out good moral character, Christian concepts, and imagination. We will discuss new vocabulary learned in our stories and record the words in a journal for reinforcement.

Class Fee:  $75                              
Maximum students: 12

My Friends, The Saints: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 1-2)

The Saints are followers of Jesus Christ who lived lives of holiness on earth and who now share in eternal life with God in Heaven. The lives of the Saints teach us about true discipleship and are models of how we should live our lives. We will learn about some of these Catholic Saints who can encourage us on our own paths to holiness. We will also learn about the liturgical calendar, liturgical seasons, and some of the monthly devotions.

In class, we may read books aloud or listen to short audio stories, and practice new prayers as we learn about these holy men and women who have come before us. There will also be a craft and feast-inspired snack for each class.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 10

Farm School: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 1-2)

Chickens! Goats! Horses! Oh, my! Students in grades 1 & 2 will learn about planting seeds, gardening, composting, animal husbandry, and stewardship of God's beautiful creation. There will be an opportunity to visit the farm as a class once during the session (on a weekend).

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Pioneer Times: Mrs. Christie Mombrea (Grades 1-2)

Traveling back to life in early America, we will study what it was like to live life as a pioneer during the 1800s. Using picture books, maps and writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, we will learn what it was like to live, hunt, farm, travel and go to school during these early days in our great country. 

We will make crafts and use hands-on activities as a means of learning about this area of study. 

**Students will need a folder to hold notes and crafts.**

Class Fee: $75                                
Maximum students: 10

Passport to Europe & South America: Mrs. Christie Mombrea (Grades 3-4)

We will travel through Europe and South America! We will make connections through the study of geography, culture, cuisine, art, nature study, and history! We will be using maps, and classic and award-winning literature as our guides.

Students will keep a quality notebooking journal to record artwork, maps & notes.
**Notebook is provided for this class.

Class Fee: $80
Maximum students: 12

Road Trip USA: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 3-4)

Join us as we travel around the USA! We will continue our road trip traveling to all new states in the Spring session. We will begin each class by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. (If your student did not join us in the Fall, your student can still join our class in the Spring.) 

This will be a fun way to explore the history of our country, from the Boston Tea Party and the start of the American Revolution, to sled dogs and the great serum race during the diphtheria outbreak in 1920s Alaska. Each week, we will travel to a new state, read a historical book about the state, and record important information we have learned.

Class Fee: $60
Maximum students: 12

Fun with Fables: Mrs. Nadine Turner (Grades 3-4)

Have you ever read a short story filled with talking animals and upon reaching the end, found it carried a good lesson? That's a fable! 

We will read a new fable each week, discover the moral lesson, learn vocabulary, and complete a reinforcement activity (such as a notebooking page, craft, game, skit, etc.). Fables are great for learning about story elements and developing comprehension and critical thinking...all wrapped up in a creative and interesting story!

Class Fee: $65
Maximum students: 12

Farm School: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 3-4)

Chickens! Goats! Horses! Oh, my! Students in grades 3 & 4 will learn about planting seeds, gardening, composting, animal husbandry, and stewardship of God's beautiful creation. There will be an opportunity to visit the farm as a class once during the session (on a weekend).

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 12

Tour of the Longhouse: Mrs. Nadine Turner (Grades 5-6)

A longhouse is the traditional dwelling of the Iroquois Native American Indians, who lived in New York State. More than just a home, the longhouse was representative of their culture and many of their traditions.

We will build Iroquois longhouse models, cook some foods made with corn, and talk about St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the "Lily of the Mohawks." This hands-on class will incorporate history, project planning, organization and layout, art, research, and presenting.

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 10

Ecology: Mr. Tom O'Brien (Grades 5-6)

Join retired science teacher, Tom O'Brien, for a weekly lesson on Ecology. We will learn about Biospheres, Biomes, and Ecosystems. 

Some related topics include: Biotic and abiotic factors, Populations and communities, Energy in an ecosystem, Food chains, Food webs, Habitats, and Diversity in ecosystems.

Class Fee: $50
Maximum students: 14

New York State History: Mrs. Donna Seaman (Grades 5-6)

** This class satisfies the NYS Regulation requiring your child to learn about NYS history at least once between grades 1-8. **

In the Spring session, we will continue learning about the history of New York State. Your student will research a variety of topics to include: geography, historical figures, state symbols and icons, historic timeline, and the state flag. We will also read about important historical events throughout the years, beginning with colonization.

If time permits, we will learn about the New York State government and the New York State Constitution during the Spring 2024 session.

Class Fee: $60
Maximum students: 14

Farm School: Mrs. Jessica Cain (Grades 5-6)

Chickens! Goats! Horses! Oh, my! Students in grades 5 & 6 will learn about planting seeds, gardening, composting, animal husbandry, and stewardship of God's beautiful creation. There will be an opportunity to visit the farm as a class once during the session (on a weekend).

Class Fee: $75
Maximum students: 14