Seminar Resumes!

Welcome back, Brilliant B'ers!

The new year brings us a fresh opportunity to attack our coursework and assignments with vigor and verve. The 2nd semester will provide numerous occasions for you to practice the skills you learned in the first fifteen weeks. Those craving a creative outlet will find it in the Mock Trial and Short Story events. I'm very excited to see how the Lord reveals Himself to us and works in our lives in the weeks ahead! Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work! ;)

NEWS YOU CAN USE:

• NEW SCHEDULE/CALENDAR: Check your email for an updated seminar schedule and calendar for the 2nd semester.





• FIELD TRIP: I've planned a class field trip for you! On February 4th, we'll visit the Clermont County Municipal Courthouse to observe a Mock Trial tournament. This experience will provide valuable insight as we prepare for our own MT.





• PROTOCOL: Beginning January 25, you will begin attending educational protocol sessions to prepare you for the Spring Event in March. Parents' involvement will be essential to the success of this special occasion. Please look for additional information and opportunities to sign up in the coming weeks.

• OUTLINING HELP: Because you'll be outlining chapters fairly regularly this semester, I've added an outline generator link to our "References/Websites" section. This is designed to be a TOOL for you until you feel comfortable outlining on your own. Proper outlining is a skill that you will need throughout your entire academic career!





• DVD DAYS: For a few weeks, a portion of our Research/Origins seminar will be set aside to view"Inherit the Wind." This film will not only underscore our study of Defeating Darwinism, but it will also provide you with yet another opportunity to view courtroom proceedings. Gotta' love that integration! :)

Work hard this week, and give your best effort to stay focused and on course. :)