Upcoming Meet the Teacher Events

Please plan to join us at these upcoming Meet the Teacher events! You will meet our extraordinary teachers and learn more about our 2015 classes.

Saturday, April 11, 2015
Homeschool Family Expo
http://www.homeschoolfamilyexpo.com/
Klein ISD Multipurpose Center
7500 FM 2920 Rd, Spring, TX 7737
10:00am-3:00pm
Extraordinary Education is one of the presenting sponsors.
You will find our booth next to the entrance.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Open House/Meet the Teacher
EE Campus, Lunch Room Building
6:00-7:00 - New Family Info Meeting
7:00-8:30 - Open House/Meet the Teacher

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Open House/Meet the Teacher
EE Campus, Lunch Room Building
6:00-7:00 - New Family Info Meeting
7:00-8:30 - Open House/Meet the Teacher

Mock Trial State Contest Results

The Extraordinary Education Mock Trial Team competed at the Texas State Mock Trial Tournament in Dallas on March 6-7, 2015. This was the third year that the EE team has advanced to state and also the third year that EE has competed in mock trial.

The team earned a number of nominations for "Outstanding Witness" and "Outstanding Advocate" in their rounds. Each judge can nominate only one ONE student for each of these awards per round, so each nomination is a great honor. To receive recognition at the banquet a student had to be nominated by all three judges in a single round or by two judges in each of two separate rounds.

Here are the nominations our team received for these awards.

Outstanding Witness

• Jacob Smith (3 nominations)
• Arin Yost (2 nominations)
• Ethan Briscoe (1 nomination)

Outstanding Advocate

• Jonathan Mitchell (4 nominations) – AWARD, RECOGNIZED
• Arin Yost (4 nominations) – AWARD, RECOGNIZED

Our team was the only team out of 28 teams at the contest to have two students recognized for the Outstanding Advocate Award.

In general, the team did very well at the state contest. Although they did not advance to the finals, they had split ballots in three of their four rounds and several of the ballots they lost were by a very small margin or even a single point. Their only decisive loss was to Tivy High School - who went on to compete in the "Final Four". Be sure to congratulate these extraordinary students when you see them!

Mock Trial Team members pictured above (l-r)
Bottom row:
Ethan Briscoe, Arin Yost
Second row:
Jason Eaton, Jacob Smith
Third row:
Allison Chamberlain, Natalie Herreid
Top row:
Matthew Sheppard, Jonathan Mitchell
Not pictured:
Team Sponsor: Elise Eaton
Attorney Advisor: Maureen Ball
Coaches: Michael Eaton, Karina Brisack

NOTE: EE is looking for students to be part of next year’s Mock Trial team. Membership is limited to 10 students. Be sure to register early to claim your spot!

Extraordinary Results at PSIA Contest!

Extraordinary Education students competed at the Private Schools Interscholastic Association District 10A contest on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The competition was held at
San Jacinto College North. FIFTEEN of our students placed in the top 6 spots in a variety of events ranging from traditional subjects such as Math, Science and Vocabulary to more creative topics such as Drawing, Writing and even Music Memory. EIGHT of these students are now qualified to advance to the State contest and  TWO more are qualified as alternates. The PSIA State meet will be held in Fort Worth in May. Be sure to congratulate these students when you see them!
Special thanks to Kuvonne Vorderbruggen for her hard work in coordinating the team this year!

Abigael Jones
* 1st PLACE - Number Sense 6 - STATE QUALIFIED
* 1st PLACE - Spelling 6 - STATE QUALIFIED
* 1st PLACE - Math 6 - STATE QUALIFIED

Kiki Vorderbruggen
* 1st PLACE - On-site Drawing 6 - STATE QUALIFIED
* 1st PLACE - Music Memory 5/6 - STATE QUALIFIED
6th PLACE - Ready Writing 6

Alina Rodriguez
* 1st PLACE - Vocabulary 5 - STATE QUALIFIED
* 2nd PLACE - Ready Writing 5 - STATE QUALIFIED

Kessa Vorderbruggen
* 1st PLACE - Music Memory 3/4 - STATE QUALIFIED
* 3rd PLACE - Ready Writing 3 - STATE ALTERNATE

Preston Morgan
* 1st PLACE - On-site Drawing 7 - STATE QUALIFIED

Nanma Abraham
* 2nd PLACE - Math 7 - STATE QUALIFIED
4th PLACE - Vocabulary 7

Emma Cruz
* 2nd PLACE - Science 7 - STATE QUALIFIED

Spencer Martin
* 2nd PLACE - Spelling 7 - STATE QUALIFIED

Catherine Salinas
* 3rd PLACE - Music Memory 7/8 - STATE ALTERNATE

Mia Cruz
* 3rd PLACE - On-site Drawing 6 - STATE ALTERNATE

Carlos Rodriguez
4th PLACE - Math 3

Bradley Rice
4th PLACE - On-site Drawing 7

Alexa Underwood
5th PLACE - Ready Writing 5

Olivia Salinas
5th PLACE - Maps, Graphs & Charts 4

Maddox Crenshaw
6th PLACE - Number Sense 5
6th PLACE - Math 5

Homeschool Football

Registration for the 2015 Warrior football team is now open. 

The Tomball Christian Warriors is a Christian-based, homeschool support organization that focuses on developing Godly men and women through competitive sports, striving for excellence in competition, character and ministry as to be an example of Christ throughout our community and around the world.

You can visit their website at www.tomballchristianwarriors.com

This is not an Extraordinary Education team, but some of our EE students are either currently on the team or have been in the past.

Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Schedule Preview

We have been hard at work creating the schedule for Fall 2015-Spring 2016. With so many different teachers and classes, and a wide variety of personal preferences and needs to take into consideration, it can be a challenging task!

You may preview the proposed schedule at the link below.

FALL 2015-SPRING 2016 DRAFT SCHEDULE

Please keep in mind that the EE schedule is always a work in progress. New classes will definitely be added over the next few months, and some will have to be changed to different times or days or be removed altogether for different reasons.

REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.

• CURRENT FAMILIES may register after 3/27.
• NEW FAMILIES may register after 4/17

Please also be sure to read the Fall 2015 registration requirements at the link above so you will be prepared for the registration process.

Conroe Area Homeschool Semi-Formal Event

May 2, 2015
Theme: A Night in Paris

Who:   Homeschool High School Students (grades 9-12, OR 14 yrs old by day of dance) and their guest.

This event is open to all area homeschoolers. You do not need to be a member of any support group to attend this event.

What: Semi-formal private party including dinner followed by dancing and music.  This event is not a “couples” event.  Join other homeschool high school students for a very special evening of fellowship and fun. 

When: Saturday, May 2, 2015.  6:30-11 pm

Where: North Montgomery County Community Center, 600 Gerald, Willis Texas

Mandatory Dress Guidelines:  You must dress appropriately or you will not be permitted entry into this event.

• Guys: Either (1) dress slacks and/or a traditional coat and tie.
• Gals:  Modest, no shorter than 4 inches above top of  knee-cap - to floor-length dresses. (Modest means: No cleavage and No backless gowns.) Every dress shorter than the knee will be measured before entering.  Failure to comply with dress code, students will not be allowed in and money will not be returned.
• Parents/Chaperones:  Your choice of semi-formal/formal dress (please observe the same guidelines set forth above) or church attire.

Conduct:  Keep your dress, dance, and attitude respectful.  Remember who you represent!  If your behavior is inappropriate, you will be asked to leave the event and you will not be allowed to re-enter.
Smoke-free and alcohol-free event! 
No Public Display of Affection!

Cost: (includes dinner)

• Early Bird by March 20: $50 per person including alumni
• March 21- April 17: $70 per person including Alumni
• NO Registrations will be accepted after April 17.  No WALK INS!
• Adults parents wanting to eat 30.00.  Adults not eating are welcome to attend or drop in free of charge, however, we will have a limited number of extra chairs.

Send the following information to:

Billie jo Craig
9613 Crystal Springs Dr.
Conroe, Texas 77303

Name
Address
Email – this is how we will send out information
ADULT contact phone number
Age
Grade

Checks payable to : Billie jo Craig

Questions: 936-203-2866 OR billiejocr@yahoo.com

Scholarship Opportunity

Montgomery County Right to Life is looking for students who would like to earn money for college and be part of God's work on our Lone Star College campuses.  MCRTL sponsored its first pro-life scholar, Christian Rodgers, in 2013.  Christian began Lone Star Pro-life group on the Montgomery campus of LSC and his group has quickly grown to 118 students.  God, the Giver of Life, is raising up a pro-life generation that is turning back the tide of abortion, euthanasia and disregard for life.  You can be a leader in God's work in our community!  Apply today!

• Amount: $2,000 per year.  Renewable.
• Devote 50 hours each semester to organizing pro-life projects and events through an on-campus pro-life group.  This averages out to only about  2.5 hours per week!
• Students agree to be in the program for a minimum of 2 years. 
• Deadline:  March 16, 2015
• Eligibility: Students who will be high school graduates, who will have at least 2 years of undergraduate course work to complete in the fall of 2015 at Lone Star College.
• Students will receive training through Texas Right to Life during the summer for 1 week to prepare them and will receive support and follow-up throughout their time in the program. 
• Application is available online at Montgomery County Right to Life's website:  www.mcrtlife.com

For more information please  visit www.mcrtlife.com or call Teresa at 281-900-8209

Stanford Testing 2015

Extraordinary Education will again be hosting standardized testing for those families who choose to test. Stanford Testing at EE is open to all area homeschoolers. See below for costs and co-op expectations.

• STANFORD Achievement Test (SAT) - MAY 18, 19, 20 (MON, TUES, WED)
• Daily test period: 9:00 am-noon (Exact times will vary by grade level and specific tests given each day.)

Please take some time to look over information about the test before registering. Basic testing information can be found on the BJU Press website: http://www.bjupress.com/testing/stanford.php

The STANFORD test will be ordered by families individually and administered as a group at the EE campus. The test results will be delivered directly to each family privately.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31.
LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO APRIL 30, ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. 
Please be aware that an expedited shipping fee may also be required by BJUP for test orders placed after our ordering window.

Please contact EVE GEIGER with questions about SAT testing. (egeiger@extraed.org) A separate email will be sent out to registered families with further information about the Stanford Test procedures and how to order the test for your child/children.

DETAILS

• The Facility Fee for current EE students is $5/student. (plus the cost of the test) 
  Facility Fees for current students will be deducted from your ClassJuggler account. You will still need to register below to reserve your child's spot.
• The Facility Fee for non-members is $15/student. (plus the cost of the test)
  Facility Fees for non-members must be paid online at the time of registration. 
• Facility Fees help cover test-related expenses as well as facility-related expenses.
• Students registering after March 31 will incur a Late Fee and will only be accepted on a space available basis. The Late Registration Fee is the same regardless of membership status. 
• The Facility Fee payment on this form only helps cover the costs of using the FACILITY during testing. 
• EACH FAMILY MUST ORDER THEIR OWN TESTS DIRECTLY FROM BJU PRESS ACCORDING TO EMAILED INSTRUCTIONS.
• This test is being offered as a "co-op" activity. This means that test administrators are NOT paid for their time and all testing families are expected to volunteer to serve in some way on test days.
  Volunteer Positions:
  • Test Administrator - Stay on site all three days to administer the test to students. Must be a qualified tester with BJUP. Qualified Testers must have a Bachelor's degree in ANY subject and complete a tester application with BJU Press.
  • House Manager - Stay on site one or more days to answer phones, greet visitors & handle crises, etc. Oversee all other volunteers for the day. Insure that there are enough volunteers, snacks, and paper goods ahead of time.
  • Recess Monitors - Stay on site one or more days to monitor students during testing breaks. Recess/snack breaks occur at various times throughout the testing day.
  • Snack Service - Stay on site one or more days to set up snacks, serve snacks and clean up kitchen and snack trash. Recess/snack breaks occur at various times throughout the testing day.
  • Snack Providers - Provide snacks for the group each day. Homemade/healthy snacks are preferred. Snack providers must also serve on site at least one day of testing.
  • Facility Set-up - Haul chairs/tables to specific rooms based on numbers needed. Must be done on Friday, Saturday or Sunday prior to testing day.
  • Facility Clean-up - Return furniture to original locations, sweep rooms, take out trash. Must be done immediately after testing on final day.

Instructions for ordering tests and testing day procedures will be EMAILED to registered families. Please insure that you can receive email from extraed@att.net and office@extraed.org. Please also check your "spam folder" or "bulk mail box" regularly so that you do not miss important messages.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT TO INSURE THAT MESSAGES ARE RECEIVED AND READ REGARDING THIS TEST. Extraordinary Education is not responsible for missed messages or mail going to spam folders.

It is important to point out that standardized testing is NOT required in Texas. We offer testing to families as a way to help parents assess their child's progress and assist them in making curriculum and course choices.

It is also important to note that the "SAT" test we will be administering is the "Stanford Achievement Test". It is NOT the same "SAT" test that students take for college entrance. That test is administered by the College Board, and it is only for high school students who are preparing for college entrance.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW