To ensure a delivery by Christmas, all orders must be placed by noon December 18th. Any orders received after noon on December 18th will be available for pick-up with in 7-10 business days. All orders are for pick-up at Threaded Ink Media unless customer advises otherwise. If the order is shipped, shipping charges will be applied.
The goal of each of the three Artios programs is to raise up educated, culturally literate, artistically trained, spiritually discerning servant leaders of the Kingdom. Taken from the Greek, Artios means complete, sufficient, whole and qualified. The name itself contains and defines the three fold vision of the Academy.
To Educate
By providing highly specialized and intensive training for students who possess special talents and/or interests in the visual and performing arts as well as a creative and integrative approach to academics both at home and through the optional Artios Academics program
To Equip
By providing not only artistic and academic preparation, but also a Christian worldview philosophy which will prepare the students to effectively minister and make a positive difference in their God-given areas of artistic expression and chosen field of profession. To Elevate
By raising up educated, artistically trained, spiritually discerning, culturally literate servant leaders of the Kingdom.
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Artios Academy of Arts and History
Artios Academy of Arts and History exists to give homeschool students a foundational, historically based instructional program in the arts. The Academy of Arts and History meets one half day a week. On that day, students attend age-appropriate classes in music, history, arts and drama. There are four separate levels of instruction in the Academy program: Primary (kindergarten and 1st grade), Elementary (2nd through 5th grade), Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and High School (9th – 12th grade). Students receive instruction in both arts history and arts related skills which are based on the National Arts Standards. In addition to being taught the arts within their historical context, students are also taught arts appreciation in a classical four year rotation of time periods (Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern) in a Charlotte Mason style, hands-on approach. Students of Artios Academy of Arts and History will gain a Christian worldview of the arts while receiving skills and expertise in art, music, and theater.
For more information regarding our rural program, Academy Shorts, for small groups of students in rural settings cilck here.
Artios Plus
Academy Plus is a collection of various arts related classes that are offered both before and after Academy class hours. Classes in drama, music, art and dance, as well as private instruction in musical instruments, band, choir and drama clubs are part of the Academy Plus program.
In addition, open enrollment classes from the conservatory program are also listed as part of the Academy Plus program. Open enrollment classes for the Preparatory program may be found under the Preparatory Academy link and are registered for under the Preparatory registration process.
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts is a unique program designed for high school students who have each demonstrated proficiency, talent, and a personal desire to pursue their interest in a particular area(s) of the arts. A natural outgrowth of Artios Academy of Arts and History, the Conservatory program serves as great preparation for those students wishing to pursue college level training in the arts, as well as those who wish to pursue their areas of interest as means of ministry in the future.
Each student involved in the Conservatory program benefits from focused and specific classes in his or her chosen interest area, as well as small class sizes and individual attention, coaching and mentoring. Students who have already learned skills in other foundational arts programs find their skills pushed to a higher level of understanding and proficiency.
Artios Conservatory offers a distinctive approach to the arts by requiring each student to participate in the worldview class scope and sequence, and by offering a broad approach to arts history and various arts disciplines. It is our desire to prepare students not only in art-related skills, but also to help each student lay a foundation of firm Biblical and Christian worldview of the arts. Our minds should be filled with God's ideas before interacting with the culture. This enables us to have interaction with culture, but not accommodation. This approach is what sets all Artios Academy programs apart from other arts programs, and insures a safe and appropriate environment for arts instruction.
Strands of study offered vary by location, but may include any of the following: visual art, music, visual media (film, digital/film photography), theater (acting or tech/media), and literary arts. All majors begin with basic foundation courses in the arts, progress to discipline-specific courses, and are completed with preparation for senior projects, recitals, shows and portfolios. Artios Advanced Arts Education Diplomas are awarded to graduates. Students enrolling in Artios after freshman year are eligible to receive credits based on prior instruction and demonstrated abilities, and are thus eligible for either a full Artios diploma or a provisionary diploma. Recent graduates from the Artios program have received arts-related scholarships to a variety of colleges based on portfolios and auditions using materials and instruction received while attending Artios Academy.
For information regarding our summer residence conservatory program, Artios Outpost, click here. (and then that goes to a page about Artios Outpost)
Artios Preparatory
Artios Preparatory Academy is an academic program which operates as an optional extension of the Artios Academy of Arts and History and the Conservatory programs. Though our curriculum is college prep, our concern for our students and their families goes far beyond the scope of academics. We care deeply about discipling students' hearts to apply Biblical principles to every area of thought and daily life. We have as a priority an integrated and creative approach to instruction, which gives students the tools and knowledge necessary to see life as a whole. Thus, students are able to apply their knowledge in each academic and arts related subject on a broad scale of implementation, versus an isolated knowledge with no practical application.
God has given parents the responsibility of teaching and training their children. It is our goal to be an extension of the home, and to come alongside homeschool families by providing structured tutoring in the middle and high school core academic subjects. By providing an approach to education that is creative, integrative and thoroughly grounded in a Christian worldview, Artios Preparatory Academy prepares students to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith.
This program is available in either an on-site or online format. Our online program, Artios Home Companion is available for students in areas where an Artios Academies location or specific Artios program is not offered.
Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 4, 2010. The course concludes June 7, 2010.
If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris.
Do you want to not only interpret Supreme Court cases but also build a foundation for evaluating future judicial decisions? Learn constitutional law with Michael Farris! Dr. Farris is offering his high school-level Constitutional Law course to help you:
Understand our nation’s founding documents
Explore precedent-setting Supreme Court cases
Master tough legal terms and complex judicial and legislative concepts
Tackle tough questions about what the Founders really intended and what you can do to uphold their vision
Broaden your understanding of and appreciation for the Constitution of the United States
Students may enroll in either the spring semester (January—June) or fall semester (September—February) and receive a copy of Dr. Farris’ textbook Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, along with an audio CD-ROM containing his recorded lectures (supplemented by the discussions of a live class). These lectures are provided in MP3 format for easy playback on multiple audio devices.
Students participate in secure Internet chat sessions hosted by Dr. Farris every other week for “live,” text-based discussion. They may also post questions to Dr. Farris at any time using our secure Internet forum, which allows all students to see and learn from Dr. Farris’ answers.
Dr. Farris, a former bar examiner, presents both a mid-term and final bar-style exam question for students to research and answer. The exams are intended to test the student’s ability to apply the course material to a fictitious legal scenario. Answers are written in essay format and sent to Dr. Farris to be reviewed, critiqued, and graded. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.
Tuition is $250 for HSLDA members and $275 for non-HSLDA members and is due in full upon registration. Late enrollments may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
With 205 bones and 700 muscles the horse is a challenging animal for anatomy students to study.
That was until champion rider Gillian Higgins came up with the novel idea of showing people how it all works.
Rather than bog them down with dusty diagrams and skeletal sketches, she hit upon the idea of painting the inner workings of the horse on the beast itself.
Gillian Higgins shows-off her anatomical study on thirteen-year- old Kiitos ahead of a lecture on equine anatomy
Now veterinary students, race horse trainers, eventers, pony club members and dressage judges are flocking to her lectures to see the horse painting in action.
Ms Higgins uses water-based hypoallergenic paints which are easy to wash off afterwards. She takes four hours to apply the equine make-up - painting the skeletal structure on one side and the multi-coloured musculature on the other.
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'Painting the skeleton and musculature on the side of the horse really helps to bring the subject to life,' she says.
'You can discover how to get the best out of your horse by seeing exactly what happens as it moves.'
The champion rider Gillian Higgins paints the flexor muscle chain on one side of the horse
Gillian, 27, a sports remedial therapist, from Nottingham, first hit on the idea three years ago after completing a degree in equine business management at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
She said: 'I realized that many riders and trainers could benefit from a better understanding of how the horse works. With all those bones and muscles with incredibly long names, it can be a bit much to take it all in.
'I'm trying to show the anatomy and how the horse works in an interesting and easy to understand way.
'I started gradually with a bit of paint but then became more and more in demand. Now I go all over the country from Cornwall to Inverness and I'm soon flying off to South Africa to give a demonstration there.'
A horse has 205 bones and 700 muscles. Painting a steed helps students remember which one is where
Normally her models are her 12 year old eventer Freddie Fox or six year old Henry - although if she travels further afield from home she relies on schools and colleges to provide a steed for her. Greys are best because the colours show up more clearly.
Gillian, who won a gold medal at the student riders nations cup in 2006, said: 'Freddie Fox is the best model because he has just the right temperament and loves to be the centre of attention at the demonstrations. Being painted isn't much different for them as being groomed or handled. They don't mind at all.
'The worst thing that has ever happened was when a horse that had not minded being painted in the slightest, then had to go into an arena in front of 150 people. He got a bit spooked up by the crowd and was jumping around and became a little bit too much.'
For more information and details of Gillian's book How Your Horse Moves visit here!
Quality online education with world-class support Liberty University Online Academy is an online academic program specially developed for grades 3-12 and supported by Liberty University — the world’s largest Christian university and non-profit online educator.
Proven curriculum that’s simple to administer
Liberty University Online Academy offers a turn-key home learning system with solid curriculum that is simple to manage. With Liberty University Online Academy you and your homeschoolers will benefit from:
Online academic support through a unique faculty/student messaging system
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Flexible, yet structured program, customized to
meet the needs of each student
Biblically-based, Christ-centered curriculum
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Save $250 on Spring Tuition! Call (866) 418-8741 for details, or click here to submit your online application and to begin enrolling your student in the Spring 2010 semester!
Looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas for your spouse or your teen? The best gift of all may be the gift of prayer or a book to encourage a more abundant prayer life. We wish to offer a few suggestions to consider:
* The Only Necessary Thing by Henri Nouwen
* The Power of the Praying Teen by Stormie Omartian
* The Prayer that Changes Everything by Stormie Omartian
* Prayer by Richard Foster
* Letters to Malcolm by C. S. Lewis
* Experiencing Prayer with Jesus by Henry & Norman Blackaby
* Praying God’s Word Gift Set by Beth Moore
* Breakthrough Intercessory Prayer Ministry, prays for your request for a 21-day period. Read more about this resource here!
We are excited about the plans for this year's annual MASTERS National Conference where you can learn to develop your communication skills for the Master. We hope you will join us for the best training offered by ICC!
My name is Julie Sky and I have quite a need. I am a Christian single mother and also a flight attendant based out of Colorado Springs. I do not have family here and I have lost my sitter. I home school my 13 yr. old daughter and our former babysitter was a homeschooler who homeschooled my daughter when I worked along with her other children. Well, due to financial reasons she had to return to work and I lost my sitter. What I need is a Christian family who homeschools to watch my daughter. She already has her work and does not need to be personally taught. She is a great Christian young lady who is polite, respectful, and kind. We are moving from Breckenridge and I will need someone by this weekend. The situation is critical as I will need a sitter for 2 trips this month. I normally fly 3 trips a month and am gone a total of 9 days out of the month. I have my schedule a month ahead of time so there are no surprizes. If I cannot find a sitter for my daughter I will lose my job and we will be in trouble. Could you please help me find a family who would be willing to help us? The need is great. Please call me at your earliest convenience. Julie Sky, 303-720-8125 or julieeaglesky1@yahoo.com.
As former homeschool moms, we remember how December was usually full of activities that competed with school time. Church play rehearsals, Christmas concerts, get-togethers with relatives, crafting special gifts, and other events eat up time. Don't feel guilty about cutting back on course assignments by eliminating 3–5 problems from each math lesson, scaling back on composition writing, or skimming over a chapter in history. Also, look for academic content in the holiday activities in which your teens participate. For example, count that concert attendance as part of a music course, incorporate family seasonal reading time into the literature class, and log the hours your teen spends Christmas caroling as part of her community service. You’ll see that these activities then become a part of your schooling for December instead of being perceived as distractions from school.
We also recommend that you take extra care to maintain control over your calendar during the holidays. Be purposeful in scheduling time of relaxation for you and your teens. Plan some evenings when everyone will be at home together and you can enjoy hot chocolate and a Christmas movie classic or enjoy reading Scripture or singing Handel’s Messiah! The many wonderful opportunities available during the holidays will require deliberate restraint to guard against exhaustion. Taking a hard look at the calendar before it becomes overloaded will reap good fruit.
Did you know studies show that discouragement and despair are heightened during the holiday season? The majority of us have experienced this firsthand. The main reason tends to be unmet expectations. We envision and expect a perfect holiday with no personal conflicts, no financial concerns, and no lack of cooperation from teens. When this scenario fails to present itself, we are disappointed.
In order to refocus your thoughts, make an honest assessment of your expectations for the holidays and ask the Lord for wisdom in knowing which ones He would have you release to Him. If relations with extended family are strained, consider spending quiet time in prayer for these relatives asking the Lord to give you grace to cope with them.
If your teen’s lack of cooperation is more evident during the holidays, take great care not to respond in anger but to ask the Lord for an opportunity each day to encourage your teen or to tell him that you love him. The Lord may use these kindnesses to change his heart.
If money for gift giving is non-existent, focus on giving gifts of time and abilities. For example, have each family member make a coupon book for others in the family. A teen might present a coupon to a sibling that offers to make his bed for a month. A mom can give out coupons to each child for a batch of homemade cookies. Other coupons could provide time for a hike or walk in the park or making a special meal. Another suggestion came from a mom whose son had very little money to spend on gifts, so she asked him to memorize a poem from Valley of Vision (a collection of Puritan prayers). When he recited it to her from memory, it was music to her ears; and it represented a love gift of time from her son. Perhaps there is a passage or chapter in Scripture that your teen could memorize for you—it doesn’t cost a penny, but it is a heartfelt gesture.
Here are some additional ideas to fend off low spirits and melancholy you may feel during December. Make a priority of staying in the Word of God—no matter how busy you are! You can’t be refreshed if you aren’t drinking in and meditating on truth. Perhaps you’ll want to purchase a special Christmas devotional for the month to do with your teens or perhaps schedule time to read over the Christmas story as a family. During your homeschool day, play Christmas carols as background music. These songs are rich in lyrics, beautiful in melody, and they will set a wonderful atmosphere in your home.
You and your teens may enjoy planning a simple way to bless someone less fortunate. It may be purchasing gifts for Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree ministry or for a family in your neighborhood or church who is experiencing difficult times this season. Other ideas include baking cookies and delivering them to volunteer fire departments, visiting the elderly in nursing homes as your teen uses his or her musical talents to brighten the residents’ day, or setting aside a few extra minutes during each school day to pray for specific servicemen and women who will be spending Christmas far away from friends and family.
The holidays accentuate heartaches. If you are in the midst of a particularly painful time, we extend our sympathies to you. We offer you the hope that the Lord is your provider, redeemer, and restorer. He carries you on His heart because He is the healer of broken hearts. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. The Lord promises to give you comfort, so cry out to Him and seek His face.
If you are fortunate not to be experiencing grief this holiday season, ask the Lord for awareness of those in the homeschooling community who may desire help, solace, or comfort. Your involvement may be to open your home for some needed fellowship, to open your wallet to meet a particular financial necessity, or to open the Word of God and share an encouragement verse by way of a personal note.
If you don’t know of anyone needing help and feel so led, consider making a donation to the Home School Foundation, an affiliate of the Home School Legal Defense Association that channels donations to homeschooling families in want.
We encourage you to pray diligently during December so that exhaustion, discouragement, and disappointment will not be the hallmarks of your holiday season! May the Lord give you an abundance of joy and peace as you celebrate His birthday. He is the perfect gift coming down from the Father of lights. - HSLDA
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