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History 5-6: Early American
This course serves students in both 5th and 6th grade. Learning about our great nation’s history is an important part of your child’s education. Using the text America the Beautiful: Part 1, your student will learn about Native Americans, Explorers, the American Revolution, Westward expansion, and eventually the Civil War. Each unit includes lessons about these major historical events, as well as the important people and places in which they lived and worked. Each week, students will be reading the text and working on assignments at home. Class time will include activities, discussion, and games that will enrich the text and make learning history fun!
REQUIREMENTS
Required Texts:
America the Beautiful: Part 1, by Charlene Notgrass (2020 updated edition)
Maps of America the Beautiful (2020 updated edition)
America the Beautiful Lesson Review (2020 updated edition)
Copy/Supply Fee: $20 (given to the coordinating instructor, Julia Poynter or Becky Massey, at Orientation or at the first class)
Tuition fee: $375.00 ($37.50/month for 10 months, August-May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Julia Poynter, Becky Massey
Julia Poynter
B.S. in Public Health
Julia is a former Bridge Academy student who was homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. She and her husband live in Chesterfield, Virginia, along with their two-year-old daughter, Kenzie. Julia knows what it takes to successfully homeschool, and she earned a full academic scholarship to college. In three years, Julia earned her degree from Liberty University, completing the requirements of the Honors Program and graduating summa cum laude. During her college years, she worked as an intern for the Communications Coordinator at Richmond City Health District. Additionally, she worked for Central Virginia Health District in the Population Health department. Julia has considerable experience in tutoring, editing, and working with children. She was an English major before switching her degree to Public Health. Julia has tutored and taught math, science, English, and history; she has a hard time picking her favorite subject! She is excited to be back at Bridge Academy, assisting homeschool families.
Becky Massey
B.S. in Criminal Justice
Becky began teaching at Bridge Academy in 2017. She graduated from VCU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice. She worked with the Chesterfield County Police as an Evidence Technician. She was among the first civilians hired for crime scene investigations for the department. Becky is currently the Student Ministries Director at Thrive Church. She also oversees the Young Adult Ministry, Celebrate Recovery Ministry and Missions.
Becky has lived in the area her entire life. She has two boys who graduated from Bridge Academy. Becky and her family have a heart for missions both locally and internationally. They have been traveling to Nicaragua for the past 13 years, where they have made lifelong friendships.