Beyond Appearances Homeschool Co-op

No shortage of socialization in the homeschool world!

📷: Hifalutin Homeschooler

Can you believe we are already in JULY! Half way through the summer. Our parents have begun working on planning their classes for the 2024-25 academic school year to make it a great year. Below is our official line up of courses being offered.

Which class is your family most excited about?

History
Elementary - Mystery of History Vol. 2
Jr. High - Mystery of History Vol 2 & Texas History
High School - World Geography & Government/Economics

Science
Elementary - Apologia Swimming Creatures
Jr. High - Science Apologia General Science,
Berean Builders Discovering Design with Earth Science
High School: Biology, Physics & Forensic

Electives
Creative Writing - Jr. High/High School
IEW (Writing)- Elem
Essay/Grammar (IEW) - High School
Art - Elementary/Jr. High/High School
Music - Elementary
Photography - middle school and up
Geometry & Algebra 2 - High School
Spanish 1 & ASL 2 - High School
Leather working - 7th grade and up

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) conventions are the highlight of the year. From the support for leaders to the exhibit halls, the last three days were jam-packed and filled with goodness.

As we begin to unpack all the Lord had for us we take it back to our homeschools, our co-ops, and our communities.

Pictured below are some leaders, friends and members of Beyond Appearances co-op along
with Stephanie Lambert, executive director of THSC and Nathan Macias president of THSC.

2024-25 class line up:

History
Elementary - Mystery of History Vol. 2
Jr. High - Mystery of History Vol 2 & Texas History
High School - World Geography & Government/Economics

Science
Elementary - Apologia Swimming Creatures
Jr. High - Science Apologia General Science,
Berean Builders Discovering Design with Earth Science
High School: Biology, Physics & Forensic Science

Electives
Creative Writing - Jr. High/High School
IEW (Writing) Elem
HS Grammar/ Essay (IEW)
Art - Elementary/Jr. High/High School
PE - Elementary
Photography (middle school and up)
Geometry & Algebra 2 (HS)
Spanish 1 & ASL 2 (HS)
Leather working (7th grand and up)


Interested in joining a Christian academic co-op? We still have spots available. Email [email protected] for more info.

Heads up graduates 🎓
We are having an open planing meeting Thursday (Feb. 22) at 5:15 pm to start the planning process and answering questions for our 2024 Brazos Valley homeschool Graduation.

The meeting will be held at Westminster Presbyterian church, 3333 Oak Ridge Dr. Bryan (next to Bryan Aquatic Center and across the street from Bryan High School) at 5:15 pm.

Every graduating homeschooler is welcome! Please invite anyone that may be interested in participating in this year's homeschool graduation ceremony.

This graduation ceremony is student led. Student pick their own colors, students will come together to pick music for ceremony, parents present diplomas after a two minute slide show featuring their student, student tables in reception area to proudly show off accomplishments, unlimited invites per family.

Please RSVP for meeting room number and directions.
Please let me know if you cannot attend but are still interested in participating!

I look forward to seeing you there!
Glynda Bricker
[email protected]

Thank you to the founders of Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) for inviting local leaders this weekend to the annual homeschool conference.

From the Roundtable leader discussion, One on one leader to leader conversations, the wonderful speakers, and the Vendor Hall EVERYTHING was exactly what we needed to pour back into our local Homeschool Community.

We look forward to working closely with THSC throughout this next year (and the years to come) to strengthen the local homeschool community

Rick Green, Kirk Cameron, and the author of Hank the Cowdog Jon Erikson for day TWO of Woodlands Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Convention.

Homeschool Professional Development through this wonderful event has been informative and edifying. We loook forward to taking all we have learned back into our Co-op, community, and home to help shape all we do to glorify God more.

A Big Thank You to Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) for a great summer night of shopping and fellowship at the Woodland's Homeschool Convention.

Looking forward to the next two days of professional homeschool development.

We have been getting a lot of questions about the classes we are offering this year. Here is a list of classes:

History
Elementary & Jr. High - Mystery of History Vol. 1
High School - American History

Science
Elementary - Apologia Flying Creatures
Jr. High - Berean Builders Atomic Age,
Berean Builders Discovering Design with Earth Science
High School: Berean Builders Biology
Berean Builders Chemistry

Creative Writing - Jr. High/High School
IEW (Writing) Elem/Jr High
Art - Elementary
PE - Elementary
Wood Burning
Biblical Archeology (HS)
Algebra 2 (HS)
ASL (HS)

Send a message to learn more

We are excited to offer our first designated middle school day camp!

Come join us in College Station for a day of learning! Veterinary science basics, zoonoisis and One Health are all on the agenda for an exciting day!

Registration will open on April 19th at 10am. Seats are limited so mark your calendar.

You can find more information about all of our day camps at:
https://aevm.tamu.edu/summer-camp/

Open House Season has begun!!

Beyond Appearances Homeschool Co-op is hosting an open house two Thursdays in April. (April 6 and April 20). If you have been wondering what it looks like to participate in a co-op, now is the time to experience it in person!

You and your children are welcome to come, sit in the classes, and ask any questions you might have. Please check out the information in the event, https://fb.me/e/1a77wja9H, and reserve your spot, so we can plan for the visitors in the classes.

Last day pictures of the Art classes. A huge thank you to the best art teacher ever Kymberli Weddle!

Beyond Appearances Homeschool Co-op updated their website address.

I am so excited! 23 more days till our first class of 2020! What an adventure!

Plans are continuing to be firmed up for co-op this year. First day of classes will be Aug. 20. Teacher/Parent meeting will be Aug. 13, held at Trinity Baptist Church, Bryan (on 2818).

If you have any questions, please contact me!
[email protected]

Classes offered this year!
All classes are broken down into grade levels.
Morning:
9:00-10:30 Mystery of History Vol. 2

10:30-12:30 Sciences
Elementary - Apologia Exploring Creation with Physics and Chemistry
Jr. HIgh and High School:
General Science
Physical Science
Anatomy and Physiology (Apologia - Biology II)

Lunch class for High-Schoolers - Life after High School/Planning a Career

Afternoon:
1:30-2:45 English Level B, C,& D (Jr. High through High School)
Art K-5th

2:45-4:00
English Level A
Spanish - Elementary
Consumer Math - High School
Art - Jr. High-High School

Looks like a full year!
Contact me if you have any questions!

Rick Green brings history to LIFE, making learning fun and entertaining!

Join the Schooling From Home Crash Course from Patriot Academy and interact LIVE with not only Rick Green, but also other special guests like Brad Stein, David Barton, George Washington, and more!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn in a fun way and equip your family to stand up for freedom!

https://vimeo.com/408942757

REMEMBER: If you want to join the class for free, you must be a member of a state homeschool organization. Join us today and enjoy your free course with Patriot Academy.

Schooling From Home Crash Course - History & Government

https://store.patriotacademy.com/product/schooling-from-home-crash-course/

The best Chemistry teacher (and class) ever!

Greek theater masks from MOH 5-6th grade class!

Doing maps in their workbook. MOH Vol. 1

Don't forget the co-op teen party tomorrow!
Please RSVP if you haven't already. (I'm going to do it right now!)

http://evite.me/JGMCYEVtaF

Tap to RSVP to Ugly Christmas Sweater Teen Holiday Party You're invited to Ugly Christmas Sweater Teen Holiday Party - Click here to RSVP

Can you believe we are half-way through the first semester!
My how time flies!

If you are interested inlearning how to help your children write using the IEW method please email Kyle. We will watch the DVD as a co-op at co-op either during lunch, science, history etc... Here is a blurb from IEW regarding the 2 hour video: "Co-op teachers and IEW Instructors, we made this DVD for the parents of your students! This two-hour DVD will answer the questions your parents may be asking: “Why are you teaching with the IEW method? Who developed these materials? What do I need to know to help you teach my child?”