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Classical Conversations: A Journey to Know God and Make Him Known

Community Compass of Pāhoa 2024-2025

Mission: To know God and to make Him known.
This resource will help you find your way through common questions and keep us on a united path. May your journey be educational, fun, and brightened by His everlasting Light.

Daily Schedule

Wednesdays for 24 Weeks

• Fall: August 28 – November 20
  Fall Break: October 9
• Spring: January 22 – April 16
  Spring Break: March 5, 2025

Etiquette

• Arrive on time, every time!
• Supervise your children at all times.
• Reserve cell phone use for emergencies only.
• Participate in community & class activities; refrain from cell phone use or chatting in the back of the classroom.
• Help with cleanup.
• Lend a hand to your tutor; ask how you can help.
• Honor God in words and actions.
• Respect church property; no entry into rooms that are not approved.

Location

Solid Rock East Hawaii
15-2731 Pāhoa Village Road
Pāhoa, HI 96778

What to Bring

Your supply fee covers all items needed for class. On community day, you only need to bring the following:

• Foundations Guide
• Tin Whistle (2nd Quarter)
• Snack and water for class
• Lunch for your family
• Student presentations may include a prop (no weapons, toys, or pets)
• Essentials materials as directed by your tutor

Lead Learners

Foundations/Essentials Director: Tina Henson
Phone: (530) 520-7603
Email: pahoacc@gmail.com

Foundation Tutors:

• Emily Tarring
• Lilly Sundt
• Tiffany Chai

Essentials Tutor: Samantha Sugioka Kai

Roles

• Parent: The parent is the primary teacher, fully responsible for their student’s education. Parents use class-time with the tutor as a tool to review memory work at home.
• Tutor: The tutor is a lead learner who provides weekly academic support by facilitating and modeling the classical method.
• Student: A willing participant who works on the weekly program at home to the best of their ability.
• Director: The lead support for all tutors and parents, ensuring the community runs smoothly.

Community Policies

Illness

• Fever (>100.4°F), vomiting, rash, or severe cough within 24 hours? Please stay home (children & adults).
• Wash hands often and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Chores/Clean-up

• Everyone is expected to clean up after themselves and participate in weekly chores.
• A detailed list of tasks will be provided before dismissal.

Lunch

• Bring lunch for your family and supervise your children. Fellowship during lunch strengthens our community and helps build relationships.

Attendance

• Be present, arrive on time, and be ready for the opening assembly by 9:00 AM.
• Notify the director if you will be absent to ensure adequate tutor coverage.

Childcare

• Parents are responsible for their children. The nursery room is available for younger children, but no childcare is provided. Quiet activities can be brought for children not enrolled in a CC program.

Electronic Devices

• Limit use of cell phones and other electronic devices to emergencies only during community day.

Discipline

• Tutors maintain an optimal learning environment, while parents discipline or correct their children as needed.

Facility

• Respect and leave the building better than you found it.
• No entry into unauthorized rooms.
• Park in the grassy/gravel area, not the parking lot.
• Kitchen facilities are available but must be cleaned after use.

Memory Masters

A Memory Master is a student who has memorized ALL (100%) of the material for a Foundations cycle. This challenge encourages excellence in grammar memorization and recitation—optional and student-led. More details are available upon request.

The Three M’s of Classical Conversations

• Mission: To know God and to make Him known
• Model: Combining classical learning with a Biblical worldview
• Method: Classical, Christian, Community

Presentations

Family Presentations

Each week, one family will:

• Lead our community in pledges.
• Present material on a topic pertaining to our current learning.
• Share something unique about your family (songs, visuals, demonstrations, etc.).

Student Presentations

Students will:

• Share orally in class weekly (2-3 minutes).
• Choose topics based on their interests (recitations, book reports, storytelling, jokes, etc.).
• Tutors will gently encourage shy students.

Dispute Resolution

• Follow Matthew 18 principles: resolve disputes privately first. If mediation is needed, involve the director.
• Use in-person or phone communication for sensitive matters (Personal, Explosive, Religious, Performance-related, Legal).
• Contact the Support Representative (Suzanne Swanson) or Area Representative (Diane Nowak) for unresolved concerns.

Classroom Assignments

ABC Darian/Apprentice Tutor: Aunty Emily Tarring

• Margo Tarring
• Myra Tarring
• Alice Henson
• Elias Sugioka Kai
• Sage Ucker
• Kalia Edens
• Kapena Leite

Journeyman Tutor: Aunty Lilly

• Asher Sugioka Kai
• Reef Sundt
• Luke Wilson
• Vania Wilson
• Ka’eo Edens
• Marcus Hickey
• Fisher Chai

Masters Tutor: Aunty Tiffany

• Ari Sugioka Kai
• CJ Henson
• Cara Henson
• Stella Sundt
• Wyatt Tarring
• Kamaki Ucker
• Sophia Hickey
• Bailey Chai

Essentials Tutor: Aunty Sam

• Ari Sugioka Kai
• Asher Sugioka Kai
• CJ Henson
• Cara Henson
• Stella Sundt
• Jack Loewen
• Justus Stickley
• Wyatt Tarring

Service Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Field trips (1 fall, 1 spring)
• Community service (1 fall, 1 spring)
• Spirit days (1 per month)
• Celebration lunches (Weeks 12 & 24)
• Mom’s night out
• Fundraising
• Other ideas? Share them!

Foundations Guide: Helpful Highlights for Cycle 1

• • At A Glance: pg 205
  • Memory Work: pg 134
  • Maps: pg 244
  • Presentations: pg 251
  • Drawing (Fine Arts 1st Quarter): pg 252
  • Tin Whistle (Fine Arts 2nd Quarter): pg 253
  • Great Artist (Fine Arts 3rd Quarter): pg 255
  • Composers & Orchestra: pg 257
  • Hands-on Science: pg 260

Websites

• ABC Mouse
• Adventure Academy
• XL Learning

Youtube

• Home Video Variety Show

Itunes

IOS Apps

• Classical Conversations Cycles
• ABC Mouse
•  Adventure Academy

Android Apps

Software

Physical Copy

• Spectrum
• All About Learning Press