Welcome to a new school year. It has begun fast and furious with a lot of work on all of our parts, but the students are doing fantastic.

Initially, Geometry was a struggle for the students, due to the differences between it and algebra, but they are doing relatively well now. Right now, they are learning the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.

In Algebra 1, the students are manipulating algebraic equations to solve for unknowns and algebraic statements to find solutions. They are also having to identify what those unknowns are in the equations and statements. This will help them think deeper when they run into bigger and longer equations and story problems.

The Pre-Algebra classes are learning about fractions. Ideas behind adding and subtracting fractions, and reducing their answers, include finding greatest common factors and least common multiples. The process behind these two concepts can become confusing, but they are incredibly important.

Publications has produced their first newsletter, done some work helping to wrap up last year's yearbook, is helping with computer software, and is continuing to study aspects of creative writing (which will hopefully help their newsletters sound fresh).

Consumer Math has focused a lot on money, and it's effects on everyday life. We have defined a lot of terms, played out several scenarios utilizing a budget, and are reading a book with a biblical look at how money should be viewed. What a blessing!

The keyboarding and foreign language classes continue to work on their material online. This varies per language, per class, and per student depending on where they are at. However, they are doing a great job of keeping pace with the given schedule, and in some cases working ahead!

As you can hopefully see, the students are doing an excellent job in their studies, and with their attitudes. We have amazing students, and with your prayers, we will have an amazing year! Thanks for your past prayers and support!