Beehive uses Traditional American Education which allows for higher student achievement and accellerated progress. This is the method used to
teach our Founding Fathers, and many other of America's greats, including certain LDS church presidents! Through this method of education they developed
greatness of character, greatness of intellect, and greatness of humanity. Under this system, it was and is not unusual for students to go on to college
at age 14 and be in a profession at age 17 or 19!
STARTING DATE: AUGUST 3, 2009 or September 8, 2009
DAYS: Monday through Thursday
TIMES: 8AM - 2:50PM
AGES/CLASSES:
Primary - Ages 5-7
Intermediate - Ages 8-10
Juniors - Ages 11-14
Seniors - Ages 15-18 (This class is open ONLY to returning students who are approved by the administration. Limit 6)
COURSES OF STUDY:
PRIMARY CLASS - Following classic American education we first emphasize reading, language arts skills, and scriptural knowledge, and then the basics of
math, geography, history, science, art and music.
INTERMEDIATE, JUNIOR & SENIOR CLASSES - Since all students will be new to the Beehive curriculum, each will be tested, beginning at the first
levels of the curriculum and then placed in the curriculum in each subject where each needs to start. Major emphasis this year in science will be Biology and in
social studies, the study of government at all levels, with especial attention to the US Constitution and its formation. Also offered, in addition to Language
Arts and Math will be the Great Books Colloquium, Doctrine & Covenants & LDS Church History, Personal Finance, Creative Writing, Choir, Art, and PE.
Costs:
Registration - New Student: $200.00
Curriculum Fee: $240.00 JUNIOR & SENIOR CLASSES also, secure their own copies of The Making of America by Cleon Skousen and
The Real George Washington by Parry, Allison, and Skousen.
Tuition:
PRIMARY CLASS: $3,025.00 for the year. May be paid by the year, by the semester or with 11 monthly installments of $275, beginning July 1, 2009.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $3,300.00 for the year. May be paid by the year, by the semester or with 11 monthly installments of $300.00, beginning July 1, 2009.
JUNIOR & SENIOR CLASSES: $3,740 for the year. May be paid by the year, semester, or with 11 monthly installments of $340.00, beginning July 1, 2009.
To register or to make an appointment to see the school:
CALL 656-2187 or email Mrs. Kessler, the Director, at mrsk97@msn.com
Page Directory:
1) Mission Statement, Philosophy, and Program
2) Registration, Divisions, Tuition
3) Calendar, Faculty, PTSA
4) Student Government, Publications, Uniform Standards
5) Graduation Requirements, Subjects, Admissions
MISSION: To provide a Gospel-Enriched Classic American Education for 11 through 18 year olds.
Classic American Education is defined as that education which is founded upon the principles of conduct and character found in the
Bible. This form of education lead to the most literate society on the face of the earth and simultaneously the most free and prosperous.
As Latter-day Saints we also include the principles revealed through the Prophet, Joseph Smith, succeeding latter-day prophets
and latter-day Scriptures.
Classical American Education had three distinct characteristics which promulgated its greatness: 1) the building of Christian character;
2) first learning to read so as be able to read the Bible and then the studying other subjects and 3) the Puritan work ethic as
applied to the acquisition of knowledge.
BEEHIVE PHILOSOPHY We believe that each student is an individual with an his own purposes and missions in life. Therefore, no
one type of education fits all. However, there is need for a return to classic American education which gives everyone a commonality
of basic knowledge, which builds character, intellect, and humanity, and through which we can understand one another,
and by which we learn where our interests, talents, and missions lie.
In consequence, Beehive education begins with an emphasis on learning to read, to write, and to understand the scriptures.
It progressess from there into the various disciplines: of literature, mathematics, science, social sciences, and the arts, culminating in
the equivalent of an excellent and advanced level high school education by the end of the 10th level of the curriculum, usually shortly after
turning 15 years of age.
At this point student paths diverge, depending upon interests, desires, life missions. Available paths are: 1) GED/ACT prep giving the
student an early entry into college; 2) accredited high school diploma; 3) work study to start a career; 4) trade courses at a local high
school or Dixie college; 5) going into business for himself and taking courses either through a local high school, or Dixie College.
SCHOOL SCRIPTURE
I Timothy 4:12: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example
of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
CALENDAR: Mondays - Thursdays, August 3, 2009, through Thursday, May 26, 2010.
Breaks and Vacations- Labor Day, UEA Break, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Break - 2 weeks,
Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation - June and July.
FACULTY - BEEHIVE - 2009-2010
The Founders - Craig & Mary Kessler
Craig R. Kessler - CFO and Facilities Manager; Adjunct Instructor
began teaching in 1967, loves his students and the subjects he teaches.
Mary C. Kessler - Director and Instructor has been teaching since
1982, and is a published author whose greatest joy is her family.
Mrs. Carrie Heaton - Physical Education, Music and Writing is a personal trainer and fitness coach with several years
of experience who also very much enjoys working with teens. She is adept at music and writing, having been a part of award-winning choirs and
testing out of the English requirement at BYU.
HELP WANTED/TEACHER TRAINING - Beehive is looking for three persons of good and devout Latter-day Saint character who wish to be
trained in private school teaching. Compensation will be commensurate with class load and includes weekly teacher-training sessions,
assignments, and critiques. Call Mrs. Kessler @ 656-2187 or email her @ mrsk97@msn.com. to secure further information.
PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The Parent-Teacher-Student Association carries out several activities during the year,
including an Opening-Organizing Social, two Service Projects, a Christmas Party, a Talent Show,
School Olympics, the Awards Assembly and Closing Social. They also play a major role in fund-raising and the
publications listed below.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications - With the assistance of faculty and parents, Beehive students produce three
publications. THE BuZZ is the school newspaper, The Hive is the yearbook
and The Honey Pot is the literary magazine which includes student and faculty photographs,
art, poems, stories, and essays.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
School Government - Students practice leadership skills through active participation in student
government. Each classroom elects a President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Activities Chairman
and Quartermaster, for quarter-long terms. This gives all students in each class an opportunity to lead
during the school year. Each class is also given the responsibility for cleaning and maintaining its own
classroom and a portion of the common facilities.
STANDARDS - UNIFORMS
Standards of dress and deportment for students, faculty and all while on campus are set forth in the
pamphlet, For the Strength of Youth
published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Uniforms - are required of all students. They consist of a navy or red polo shirt embroidered
with the school insignia.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To GRADUATE from BEEHIVE SCHOOLS requires completion of at the tenth level of the BEEHIVE CURRICULUM with a GPA of at least 3.0.
(2010 graduates, must complete at least the seventh level of the curriculum in order to graduate.)
This regimen is equivalent to 32 regular high school credits: 4 Seminary, 4 Language Arts, 4 Mathematics, 4 History, 4 Sciences,
2 Foreign Language, 2 PE, 1 Health, 2 Fine Arts, 2 Practical Knowledge, 3 Elective.
SUBJECTS offered include: All Language Arts - Study Skills, Reading, Comprehension, Grammar, Mechanics,
Spelling and Vocabulary, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, Speech and Debate, Interpersonal Communication,
Journaling; Mathematics, Geography, History, Government, Economics, Family Living, Personal and Family History,
Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Computers, Health - "Live Smart" Coaching, Study Skills - "Study Smart" Coaching,
Latin, Spanish, Music, Piano, Choir, Band and Orchestra, Art, Theater, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, Financial and
Life Management, Home Management, Religion, Church History, GED, ACT/SAT and Missionary Prep. Not all courses are offered each year.
2009-2010 COURSES: English-Literature and Grammar; Creative Writing and Vocabulary; Math at the individual's level;
US Constitution and Government; Biology with labs; Doctrine & Covenants and Church History; Choir; Beginning Art; Personal Finance;
Health - with Organic Gardening and Live Food Preparation; PE.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES - SCHOLARSHIPS
Call the Director: Mary Kessler - 435-656-2187
ADMISSIONS: 1) Call for an appointment and interview. 2) Make out application/registration form. ($150.00) 3) Student takes entrance exam.
($50.00) 4) If accepted, pay Curriculum fee and arrange for payment of tuition.
ADMISSION to BEEHIVE SCHOOLS is open to students of all races, ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, and colors, who profess belief in
Jesus Christ and endeavor to follow his teachings, who are of good character, and who are judged capable of doing the school work as
evidenced by the entrance examination.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Call Mrs. Kessler for details. 435-656-2187
