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S.O.A.R. with Science (Space, Oceans, Atmosphere, & Rocks)
Unveil the wonders of God's creation as we explore aspects of earth science and astronomy. Our focus will be on space, oceanography, meteorology, and geology. We will learn about the atmosphere and oceans as we discover God's design of the oceans, what weather encompasses, and how these oceans affect weather systems. We will explore the solar system and the universe as we learn about Earth's special design, the planets, stars and comets, and the space program. We will also discover God’s design for our planet while digging into rocks, the Genesis Flood, and the Ice Age. While the textbook is designed for third to eighth grades, our class will be geared for 5th-6th grades. (2025-2026)
REQUIREMENTS
Required Texts:
God's Design for Heaven and Earth (Student book, Masterbooks Curriculum)
Copy/Supply Fee: $50.00 (paid directly to Stephanie York at Orientation or at the first class attended)
Tuition Fee: $395 ($39.50/month for 10 months, August-May)
ABOUT THE TEACHER

Stephanie York
B.S. in Psychology and Masters in Education
Stephanie is a native of Chesterfield County. She attended VCU and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education. Throughout her college career, she worked with children in a local daycare and summer camp programs. Following graduation, she taught elementary school in Chesterfield County Public Schools. Several years later, she and her husband, Chris, were blessed with their first child, and she left the school system to focus on being a mom to her son. As their family grew to a family of five with three boys, she returned to work at her church as the preschool and daycare director and later implemented a private Kindergarten program. It wasn’t long before the Lord placed on her heart the desire to homeschool, so she left the work place to become mom and teacher to her 3 elementary aged boys. During her years of homeschooling, Stephanie has taught numerous homeschooling classes ranging from elementary age to high school at various co-ops in the area. She has a passion for teaching and loves to make learning come alive for students. Each of her boys are now “grown and flown,” and she and her husband are blessed with amazing daughters-in-law who love Jesus. In 2024, Chris and Stephanie welcomed their first two grandchildren into the family. Stephanie is very active in her church and serves in leadership as a trustee and elder. She also assists in leading women’s ministry in and outside of her local church.