Home Education Partnership of Texas, Inc.

We have our 64th doctorate!
Congratulations to former HEP student and ESA member Dr. John Coggins who graduated from UTMB School of Medicine with his MD on June 1. He began his five year residency in otolaryngology at UTMB on July 1.
John joins his brother William as an MD. Two more brothers are currently in pre-med programs!

Here is a photo of the Coggins with their son.

Last call for the summer High School Speech class. We can take 4 more students.

Call by Thursday 6/27 to register.

High School Speech (Grades 9-12) –This two-week high school course (grades 9-12) is dedicated to teaching public speaking skills. Taught by an experienced speech and debate coach, this class will prepare even the shy student to be able to speak in public situations. Students will present a variety of impromptu as well as prepared speeches. Students will also learn how to constructively critique other students and how to accept constructive critique. Speech counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript. Textbook: BJU’s Sound Speech (newest edition) – available at the HEP Bookstore. Class is limited to 10 students.
Instructor: Joanne Juren
Cost: $399
Dates: July 15-25; Monday-Thursday each week; 9:00-noon

HEP TX offers a GREAT line-up of Language Arts camps to help get your student ready for next fall! These start in July.

Reading Camp: Syllables Solve the Mystery! (Grades 3-5) - Vowels can be so confusing! How can students know what sounds they make in larger, unknown words? Syllables solve the mystery! In this engaging upper elementary camp, students will learn the six major syllable types and how to use them when reading unknown words. Learning the clues to identify syllable patterns and apply them when reading new words empowers students to become confident, life-long readers! Bring a folder with notebook paper and a pencil.
**This camp is for students who are fluent in basic reading skills and are ready to read multisyllable words.
Instructor: Mandy McDonald
Cost: $150
Dates: July 22-25; 9-10:30 am

Writing Camp: WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! (Grades 3-5) - In this exciting elementary camp for grades 3-5, students will write, write, and write! First, they will practice the basics of paragraph organization and will write a descriptive narrative. Then, students will explore their creative side through different types of poetry and write their own poem. On the last day, the group will work cooperatively and write a fun story together! Bring a spiral notebook and a pencil.
Instructor: Mandy McDonald
Cost: $150
Dates: July 22-25; 10:45-12:15 pm

Middle School Prep Camp: Noted! (Grades 6-8) - Are you ready for it?! Middle school requires a new skillset for studying that does not come naturally for many students. This interactive camp will set them on a path towards academic success! Students will have fun learning how to actively listen, take notes, and create strong study habits and test-taking skills. Bring a folder with notebook paper and a pen/pencil.
Instructor: Mandy McDonald
Cost: $150
Dates: July 22-25; 1-2:30 pm

Middle School Writing Workshop for Grades 6-8 - Popcorn, a movie, and lots of laughs...this is the perfect camp for your middle school student. During middle school, it is important for students to develop strong writing skills. By understanding the writing process, students will better understand how to do writing assignments. During this four-day exciting and fun workshop, students will focus on the paragraph format and write different types of paragraphs including descriptive, narrative, comparison, and literary analysis. Using high interest activities and literature, Mrs. Henry will excite even the most reluctant writer. This course is a must before students attempt the five-paragraph essay and high school. Class is limited to 15 students.
Instructor: Tiffany Henry
Cost: $175
Dates: August July 29-August 1; 10-11:30 am

Five-Paragraph Essay Writing Workshop - Don’t let the beast scare you! This four-day workshop for grades 8-12 will teach the basics of five-paragraph essay writing and help you tame the beast! Students will learn the basic structure of the essay through a visual drawing. They will practice each part of the essay and write one essay. Students will learn how to expand this “skeleton” to a longer research paper. This easy and interesting presentation will help even the “grumpiest” writer learn that writing can be easily mastered when given the proper tools! Mastery of the five-paragraph essay will help students earn success in both high school and college. Absolutely no one younger than 8th grade may attend this accelerated presentation. This course is not recommended for students who struggle with English or who do not have mastery of basic paragraph writing. The book Writing Handbook is required for the workshop and may be purchased at the HEP Bookstore. Class is limited to 15 students. New students planning to attend HEP’s high school classes are encouraged to take this course.
Instructor: Tiffany Henry
Cost: $175
Dates: July 29-August 1; 1-2:30 pm

Learning to Research - One of the biggest problems students face in the upper grades and college is researching ideas for writing. Often, the student does not know where to look, how to phrase the research inquiries, and how to then place the “research” into the paper. Students will be introduced to AI and learn how to use it without plagiarizing. Students should understand the MLA format and five-paragraph essays. The book The Writing Handbook is required. Recommended for grades 10 and up. Class is limited to 15 students. A laptop (preferable) or smart phone is required to conduct research in class. Note: Students will NOT write a paper in these 4 days.
Instructor: Joanne Juren
Cost: $195
Dates: July 29-August 1; 10:00 – Noon
No Be Verbs Workshop – This 2-hour workshop will help both the student and parent better understand the concept of elevated writing by focusing on removing “to be” verbs, the verb “to have,” and “dead words” on the No-No list. Students and parents will practice elevating sentences during the workshop. Instructor: Joanne Juren Cost: $35 student; $15 parent Date: August 2; 10-noon.

Executive Functioning Skills

Is this your child?--- Chronically disorganized? Always Late? Unmotivated? Lacks self-control?

Executive Functioning Skills –Helping students develop Executive Function (EF) strategies – goal setting, cognitive flexibility, organizing and prioritizing, memorizing, self-checking and monitoring – can be the difference between success and failure. Targeting students in grades 6-12, this 4-day workshop covers motivation, memorization techniques, test-taking strategies, note taking, time management, goal setting, focusing, and controlling stress. Using a variety of interesting lessons, students will better understand how to tackle projects and learn how to learn! This course is highly recommended for students who want to excel academically and be better prepared to solve problems.

Instructor: Joanne Juren

Cost: $190 (includes $35 book and materials)

Dates: July 29-August 1; 1-3 pm (2 hours per day)



Executive Functioning Skills Parent Workshop - Do you have a child who struggles with organization? Does he find it hard to get started on tasks? Does she fight you about bedtime? Does your child have “self-control” issues? Join Joanne Juren and other parents as we discuss EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING and how to enable your child to be successful in life!

Instructor: Joanne Juren

Cost $40

Optional EF notebook: $40 (this is the notebook students receive during the 8-hour student course).

Date: Friday, July 26 (THIS IS A NEW DATE)

Time: 9:30-11:30

HEPTX.COM - 281-922-0472
Register by phone or in person. Summer Office Hours - 10-3 pm M-Thursday

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Pilots, Drone Engineers, Mechanics, Avionics Specialists, Military Enthusiasts....the applications are endless. Get a jump start on your competition by training in high school.....

Check out HEPTX's great 4 year Aviation program. We are offering years 1 and 2 this fall.

INTERESTED IN AVIATION? CHECK OUT THE 4-YEAR PROGRAM AT Home Education Partnership of Texas, Inc. at www.heptx.com (look under classes for grades 6-12). We are starting year 2 this coming fall.

Year 1 - Intro to Aviation, Aerospace History, and Engineering Design (grades 9-12) – Sue Rothberg – Taught by a former Air Force Meteorologist, this course will lay the foundation for the future pilot or drone technology engineer. The ninth-grade course provides the foundation for advanced exploration in flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about engineering practices, problem-solving, and the innovations and technological developments that have made today's aviation and aerospace industries possible. Students will look at the problem-solving practices and innovative leaps that transformed space exploration from the unimaginable to the common in a single generation. Students will also gain a historical perspective, from the earliest flying machines to various modern aircraft. Students will attend class for 96 hours and will also have to complete 2 hours per week of "home study" verified by a parent or guardian.

Time: Fridays; 9-noon
Dates: 8/23-12/13/24 and 1/10-5/2/25
Cost: $1250; after 7/4 $1300 (includes printing of curriculum)
Located in Friendswood, Texas
208 E. Edgewood Dr.
281-922-0472
For more information, please contact [email protected].

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Hiring: Math Teacher
Type of Position: Part-time
Classes: Saxon Advanced Math
Dates: Fall/Spring 24-25; Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10:45-12:15 pm
HEP TX - 208 E. Edgewood Dr.
Friendswood, TX 77546
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Prefer experience as a teacher; prefer homeschool experience if possible.
Send resume to [email protected].

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It is exciting to see our former students returning with their children!!!!

FUN HEP FACT:

Our first class in 1997 was a Biology Lab. Tonight 2 of the students in that first class were at the Open House. Between them they have 5 children enrolled this coming year.

Two more students from that first class have another 3 students enrolled for next year. And one more student has his son enrolled in camps this summer.

So, out of the 11 students in that first class taught by Dr. Cynthia Hoobler, we now have 9 second generation children attending next year or coming to a camp this summer.

Who is interested in a Summer Cooking Camp for their kids? Well we will be having 3 camps this summer! We will have an elementary kids week, middle school week, and high school week.
Anyone interested in doing the class please sign up at Home Education Partnership of Texas, Inc. located at 208 E. Edgewood Dr Friendswood, TX 77546. Classes will be done at Morning Kolaches located at 5033 FM 2351 Friendswood, TX 77546 - weeks and times are below.
Culinary Arts
Each of these courses is an introduction to Culinary Arts. Students will learn kitchen safety while learning to use knives and other kitchen equipment. Using delicious recipes that are age appropriate, students will prepare foods and eat the finished dishes. Students will be encouraged to prepare the dishes at home to share with their families. Classes will be held at Mornings Kolaches down the street from the school. A supply list will be provided before the course begins. Special thanks to the Salazar Family for letting us use the Mornings Kolaches kitchen!
High School Culinary Arts Camp
Instructor: Chef Travis Hamilton
Cost: $350 including supplies
Dates: July 15-18
Time: 1-4 pm
Middle School Culinary Arts Camp
Instructor: Chef Travis Hamilton
Cost: $325 includes supplies
Dates: June 24-27
Time: 2-4 pm
Elementary Culinary Arts Camp (grades 3-5)
Instructor: Chef Travis Hamilton
Location: HEP TX
Cost: $250 including supplies
Dates: June 10-13
Time: 2-4 pm

Over the next couple of weeks, you will be hearing a lot about the ESA Walk-a-thon supporting Camp Hope.
Camp Hope works with PTSD survivors. Many live at Camp Hope for six months working to spiritually, mentally, and emotionally regain their lives after combat duty.
Over the years, ESA has contributed over $18K to Camp Hope. We hope that you will help us get to $20K or more this year.
We invite all of the school to come walk with us on the morning of Saturday, April 20 at Frankie Carter Randolph Park. Parents are invited to come and support Camp Hope and learn about Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society.
We will be distributing a flyer about how you can support ESA's Walk-a-thon. You can support us by pledging money per mile that an ESA member walks OR you may donate money. Please make all checks payable to Home Education Partnership of Texas. This is an ESA account and all money raised will go directly to the PTSD Foundation of America.

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gerda Arnold around 9:49 am today. Gerda was diagnosed with colon cancer in the fall. Please keep her family in your prayers.
This is a cute photo of Gerda (on the right) with Stacey Keller at the old location.
We will all remember Gerda's cheerful smile and her "Peachy, peachy, peachy" reply when she was happy to see you!
RIP my friend.

Interested in Aviation? Join HEP TX on Friday, April 4, from 10-Noon for our Aviation Open House. Evelyn Husband Thompson (wife of the Challenger Commander) will be our guest speaker.

Our teachers will be present and our students are planning on showing what they have learned this first year of our Aviation program.

For 24-25, we are adding Year 2 taught by Robert (Bob) Hein, former US Marine and SW Airlines pilot.

Check out our webpage for more information! heptx.com

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Join HEP TX for an awesome “journey through time” with our award-winning Journey Through Time courses.

Six years ago, Joanne Juren was awarded a grant through the Nobel Corporation (National Society for High School Scholars) for innovation in home education. This prize was awarded for her innovative use of the Flip-It methodology for JTT 11 and 12. Cathy Duffy gave JTT a GREAT Review and said it was the first true Honors Humanities Course available to homeschool students.

JTT is a 7-year honors humanities program. Over the last 20 years, HEP TX has equipped over 2000 students (and still counting) with strong writing and thinking skills. These students have since earned many master's degrees and doctorates (63 doctorates as of 1/1/24). Former students usually comment about how the Journey Through Time program has enabled them to excel in college and later in life.

Students attend class 3 hours per week and should complete another 5-8 hours reading, preparing, writing, and studying for the weekly class time. Being a member of the JTT program is an honor and a privilege so the student must maintain an 80/B average each semester to continue enrollment. If you are interested, contact [email protected] or [email protected] for an interview.

Honors Students must present a written recommendation from the previous teacher to enroll in JOURNEY THROUGH TIME or they may be invited to test for admission. Please have the recommendation at enrollment time. New students must be approved by Mrs. Joanne Juren or Mrs. Tiffany Henry for admission to the JTT program. JTT classes examine many of the greatest works of world literature.

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As we finish year 1 of our AOPA Aviation 4-year program, we are excited to announce that we are offering years 1 and 2 in 2024-25.
You are invited to our Open House on April 5. We have a surprise guest speaker! Come and learn about our Aviation program, meet our teachers, and tour the building. Our current Aviation students will provide some fun entertainment while showcasing some of their STEM projects this year.

New to HEP TX? Curious about our program? Want to see our building?

We invite you to come meet our administrative staff, learn about the program, and tour the building on 2/29/24 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Later, we will host a MEET THE TEACHER DAY on 4/23 at 7:00-8:30 pm.

Fall Schedules are now available on heptx.com. There is also a pdf file that you may download.

NEW COURSE ALERT!

Health and Nutrition (8-12) – Cheryl Red - This yearlong, 28-week course is a high school level course that explores the physical, nutritional, mental, and spiritual concepts of healthy living. It is designed to help students understand that their health is ultimately about stewardship: managing what they have the best they can.
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition covers what maturing students need to know to help them make the best choices they can for themselves as they become young adults. Students will study the systems of the human body, senses,
genetics, temperaments, and the physical influence on thoughts and feelings. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of both macronutrients and micronutrients, including the importance of exercise and proper diet. This course counts as 1 science credit on the high school transcript. Textbook: Apologia’s Health and Nutrition book and student workbook.
Time: Mondays; 2:45-4:15 pm
Dates: 8/26-12/9/24 and 1/6-4/14/25