2026-2027 Classes at Shannon Tobias Library -- Thursdays

Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo

Description: I am really excited about looking more closely at Children’s Literature with your student this year. Over two decades ago, I took a Children’s Literature class in college and absolutely loved it. There is something delightful about children’s books that, to me, is timeless and enjoyable...no matter your age. I know the idea of studying children’s stories as a high school student (or middle school student) may seem a little unusual, but I feel as a homeschool parent and tutor that we are able to study just about anything at any level. That is one of the joys of homeschooling. To be able to share with all of you my love of books and reading together brings me great joy. We will be doing a lot of reading, a lot of discussing, a lot of thinking, and, hopefully, some fun projects during this class.

I am hoping, to some degree, to examine the books we read through the lens of God’s Word, particularly Philippians 4:6-9. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” These descriptive words will, at times, be our guide as we discuss the books we are reading...true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy...

I am looking forward to an amazing year of reading and discussing a variety of children’s books from the last 150+ years. I pray that this class is a blessing and a joy to all who participate in it.

Homework: This will include reading from the shared schedule, outside reading, six projects, etc.

Tentative Book List:

• Guns for General Washington by Seymour Reit 
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
• Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
• The Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
• Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin
• The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
• Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
• Family Grandstand by Carol Ryrie Brink

Note: You will need to acquire the required books (unabridged) for this class via purchase or the library.

Required Supplies:

• A Look Into Children's Literature text, provided by Mrs. Ceravalo
•  Pencil

Supply Fee: $25

TUITION: $360/student per year (When signing up for this class, you can choose to pay for the whole year ($360) or by semester ($180/semester) or by quarter ($90/quarter).)

(This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum. This class may not be offered if registration is below the student minimum.)

Note: Check or cash payments accepted.

Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo

Description: I am excited to learn Greek alongside the students in this class! We will start off with a fun introduction to the Greek alphabet, using Greek Alphabet Code Cracker. In Greek Alphabet Code Cracker, understanding the Greek alphabet is the key to decoding clues and recovering the stolen Urn of Achilles! Students will learn all of the Greek letters, from Alpha to Omega, along with their phonetic pronunciations. Students will practice writing the letters and, in the process, they will gather clues from witnesses and trace the path of the thief! This workbook text is an excellent introduction to Greek for students of all ages.

After completing the Greek Alphabet Code Cracker book, we will dive into learning the basics of Biblical Greek. Students can grasp the Bible’s message more clearly with Master Books’ Intro to Biblical Greek. Learning the original language of our New Testament Scriptures is an excellent way to honor God, know the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and better comprehend the infallible Word. Along the way, students will study:

• Punctuation (and how it’s used!)
• Nouns, verbs, voice, and moods
• Nominative, genitives, vocatives, accusatives, and datives (the –tives of when to use what word and how)
• How to understand many of the Greek references your pastor makes
• The importance of properly translating the Bible
• A basic understanding of how a concordance and lexicon work
• A refresher course in English grammar
• How to apply your new skills!

*If time allows, we may also dig into some of WordUp!: The Vocab Show. WordUp! is a homeschool family favorite vocabulary curriculum that expands your student’s vocabulary in a whole new way! Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin stars in this entertaining game show which uses the study of Latin and Greek roots to help grasp vocabulary used in literature, science, and standardized tests. It’s a zany game-show style course sure to make your students laugh.

Required Texts:

-Greek Alphabet Code Cracker, available at Christianbook, Classical Academic Press, or Rainbow Resource

-Intro to Biblical Greek, available at Christianbook, Master Books, or Rainbow Resource

-Another text or two may be needed...research on this is in the works.

Please Note: If you feel that your student may need to view the accompanying videos for Intro to Biblical Greek an extra time, please consider purchasing the curriculum pack that includes the videos at Master Books.

Required Supplies:

-pencil

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Supply Fee: $10

TUITION: $340/student per year (When signing up for this class, you can choose to pay for the whole year ($340) or by semester ($170/semester) or by quarter ($85/quarter).)

(This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum. This class may not be offered if registration is below the student minimum.)

Note: Check or cash payments accepted.

Tutor: Mr. Tony Ceravalo

Description: Calling all junior network engineers… In this class, taught by a tutor with 20+ years of experience in the networking field, students will take a deep dive into the basics of networking using a text from Cisco Press. Along the way, students will take quizzes to see how they are doing with the material. They will be able to ask questions from a professional currently working as a Senior Network Engineer. At the end of the class, a student could potentially take (at their own expense) the CCST Networking test through Cisco. Students between the ages of 14 and 17, who choose to take the test, will need parental permission/consent. More information available at Cisco. The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification can serve as a stepping stone towards the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. 

Homework:

Required Text:

Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide available at Amazon  

Require Supplies:

• Notebook
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Supply Fee: $15

TUITION: $440/student per year (When signing up for this class, you can choose to pay for the whole year ($440) or by semester ($220/semester) or by quarter ($110/quarter).)

(This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum. This class may not be offered if registration is below the student minimum.)

Note: Check or cash payments accepted.