All Science classes are taught and organized by a credentialed high school Biology teacher.
Weekly Curriculum & Assignment Schedule: (Assignments typically take 45 minutes a day, four days a week)
Computer and Internet required.  
Students will be assigned to interact with educational websites.  Please participate in these assignments with your child.  
Students will communicate with teacher via email or signal app.
Labs: 40+ lab hours!   

Textbook: Apologia’s Exploring Creation With Marine Biology (1st Edition)  Students need to purchase, or rent, this textbook.  Rentals available at parent meeting – $25.00 for the year until supplies run out.

Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s learning, including assuring students are keeping up with homework and grading all assignments and tests.  Students are expected to complete the work for the week before lab in order to be ready to learn during lab time.

Costs: $660.00 for the full year. $75.00 registration fee due at the time of registration, $330.00 due September 5, 2025 and $330.00 due January 2, 2026. Or pay one payment of $600.00 September 5 and save! Course Fee covers course curriculum and credentialed teacher’s guidance, all lab fees and group learning sessions.  A lab grade will be provided for parents at the end of the year to those who request it. save!
Research Labs and field trips are an additional fee. 
Materials List: Graph paper, textbook and lab notebook (Composition Style), Goggles, colored pencils, Ruler, scotch tape, scissors, glue stick and computer internet access.

*All upper level Science courses are a full year High School level Science course with labs.  (The 7th and 8th grade students complete similar assignments at their own grade level and thus can earn a middle school level Science credit.)   Students are expected to do daily assignments when assigned in order to get the most out of the labs.  High school students who complete all course requirements, assignments, labs and tests, and receive a passing grade will earn a full year High School level Science credit.  Parents are required to keep records of their students work and assessments.  Teacher will provide parents with a detailed lab grade report at the culmination of the course.  (*Note: Science credit is parent documented NOT teacher documented since I am not grading any of their work.  You may request a Lab credit document from the teacher, documenting how your student did while present in lab. For other options see note on Instructor’s Bio below.)

Weekly Curriculum & Assignment Schedule (Grade level assignments give your students opportunity to engage in the topic of the week. Assignments typically take 20 -30  minutes a day, three – four days a week.) 

• Textbook: Exploring Creation with Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, Apologia (1st Edition). students will need to purchase this textbook.
• Computer and Internet required.  
• Students will be assigned to interact with educational websites.  Please participate in these assignments with your child.  
• Students will communicate with teacher via email or signal app.
• Labs:  Grade level labs taught by Mrs. Schlegel 

Parents are responsible for monitoring their student’s learning, including assuring students are keeping up with homework and grading all assignments and tests.  Students are expected to complete the work for the week before lab in order to be ready to learn during lab time.

Costs: $550.00 for the full year. $75.00 registration fee due at the time of registration $275.00 due September 5, 2025 and $275.00 due January 2, 2026. Or pay one payment of $500.00 September 4 and save! Course Fee. Covers course curriculum and credentialed teacher’s guidance, all lab fees and group learning sessions. 
Research Labs and field trips are an additional fee. 
Materials List: Graph paper, textbook and lab notebook (Composition Style), Goggles, colored pencils, Ruler, scotch tape, scissors, glue stick and computer internet access.

*Students are expected to do the assignments when assigned in order to get the most out of the labs.  Parents are responsible to help students complete work during the week and keep all records of student work.

America’s National Parks – History, Geography and the Wonders of our States through the Eyes of our National Parks.

Grade 3-6. Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary).

Location: 

• Carson, Monday 11:30-12:30
• White Salmon, Thursday 2:00-3:00
• The Dalles, Wednesday 10:00-11:00

Details coming Soon! 

Parents do not need to purchase any materials for their students.  

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks (Includes registration fee of $25.00).   There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September 1^st, February 1^st, and April 1^st;

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Younger Class: grade 3 and up

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing). Classes fall under the grade levels for our science classes. However, IEW is dependent on writing and reading levels rather than a child’s age or grade. Please contact Mary to determine which class – beginning, intermediate or advanced would best suit your child.

Grade 3-6. Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary) 

Locations:

• Carson, Monday, 2:00-3:00
• White Salmon, Thursday, 11:00-12:00
• The Dalles, Wednesday, 11:30-12:30

Come and learn how to write with IEW’s easy to learn method of adding one new style or structure at a time.  It’s super easy and fun!  We will learn to write creatively with easy to learn techniques that make the days of the boring sentences like “Jane runs fast.” disappear!

Students will be taught a lesson (and play fun review games) at each class and then will need to spend about 45 minutes a day finishing their writing assignment before the next class.  This timeframe varies greatly depending on the student.  It could take much less than 45 minutes a day over the remaining 4 days of the school week.  If parents wish to grade their children’s assignments, I will provide the IEW’s rubric, or I am happy to grade them for the students and provide feedback.

Older students who are just beginning IEW or formal written compositions will learn a great deal  from this class.  Each parent can choose where their child fits best.  I am happy to discuss or answer questions over the phone if needed.

Parents will need to purchase their student’s IEW workbook:  Details coming soon. 

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks, includes registration fee.  There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September, February, and April

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Older Class

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing). Classes fall under the grade levels for our science classes. However, IEW is dependent on writing and reading levels rather than a child’s age or grade. Please contact Mary to determine which class – beginning, intermediate or advanced would best suit your child.

Grade 7-12. Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary) 

Location: 

• Carson, Monday, 12:45-1:45
• White Salmon, Thursday, 9:30-10:30
• The Dalles, Wednesday, 1:00-2:00

Come and learn how to write with IEW’s easy to learn method of adding one new style or structure at a time.  It’s super easy and fun!  We will learn to write creatively with easy to learn techniques that make the days of the boring sentences like “Jane runs fast.” disappear!

Students will be taught a lesson (and play fun review games) at each class and then will need to spend about 45 minutes a day finishing their writing assignment before the next class.  This timeframe varies greatly depending on the student.  It could take much less than 45 minutes a day over the remaining 4 days of the school week.  If parents wish to grade their children’s assignments, I will provide the IEW’s rubric, or I am happy to grade them for the students and provide feedback.

Reading level for this class is 6^th-8^th, and each parent can choose where their child fits best.  Depending on writing and reading skills, children can be placed in either the older or younger class.  I am happy to discuss or answer questions over the phone if needed.

Parents will need to purchase their student’s IEW workbook:  Details coming soon.

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks includes registration fee.  There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September, February, and April

Bible: Worldviews and Defending the Christian Faith

Location: The Dalles, Wednesday 2:00-3:00. 15 weeks Fall Semester only: September – December, 2026.

Cost: $100.00

Instructor: Debbie Schlegel

What is truth and does it really matter? This will be a biblical worldviews class where we will explore the truth of who God is and what He is like. We’ll also dive into purpose, morality and life’s biggest questions through a biblical Christian worldview grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Learn how to defend the faith in a respectful, clear and loving way as you learn to let scripture guide your thinking and your life choices.

Math Tutoring: Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus and Calculus (Instructor: Kristhianto N Kainama)

Location: The Dalles, Monday 4pm, Tuesday 4pm, 5pm, Thursday 5pm

Lower Math (Pre Algebra/Algebra 1/Geometry) $40/hours Upper Math(Algebra 2/Pre-Calc/Calculus) $60/hours

I deeply believe Math is a beautiful language created by God to reveal His glory and the profound order of the universe. I am passionate about bringing this language to life. By thoughtfully integrating dynamic visual software and innovative educational tools, I help students conceptualize complex ideas and build real, lasting confidence in their abilities. I provide engaging instruction that supports your student’s unique learning journey. (Check out my Instructor page to learn more about me!)

Maximum students per session 2 (if same school and same subject)

In addition the students will have individual access to online platform IXL Math for remediation or enrichment.

Math Tutoring: All Grades (Instructor: Mary Wayda)

Come drop off your school aged children to work through their math books together with me. I can help guide each child through their daily lesson using mini whiteboards and other manipulatives to help show different math concepts. Sometimes having a different adult other than mom or dad teaching math makes all the difference in learning.

The goal being that after our session together their math is complete for the day.

(Check out my Instructor page to learn more about me!)

Materials Needed: Pencil/Pen and Current Math curriculum/textbook

I can meet in person on Thursdays at the White Salmon location. I can also meet virtually through Teams, Zoom or Facetime throughout the week as schedule allows. Sessions last about an hour. First come, first serve.

$40/session + one time $25 registration fee

Math Tutoring

Mrs.  Mary Wayda. White Salmon, Carson and Parkdale. Sign up for time and price information.

Elective: Underwater ROV

Instructor: Curtis and Debbie Schlegel
Location: Snowden, WA. Thursday 4:30-6:00
Spring session 15 weeks (January-May, 2027)
Cost: $100.00 per person.  (Students do not keep or take home any materials from this elective).
Maximum students 12. (6th – 12th grade) Class fills Quickly! Register soon