Mathematics
Academic Enrichment for Homeschoolers
Math, English, Science, Art, and PE - Taught with Musical Overtones!
* Academic Enrichment is not a replacement for regular homeschool instruction.
Your student shall greatly benefit from Mr. Shiloh's many years of math teaching experience, including much of his own curriculum, such as his 'Math Is A Foreign Language' series of worksheets.
Our overarching goal is to impart a love of both reading and writing to the students, whether silently reading a book or finding rhymes that fit a new tune, language arts come alive at the SCMA!
Science
Our informal science lessons may include building a strong bridge, fun with balloon-powered cars, or watching a 'Mt. St. Helens eruption' using vinegar and baking soda. At the SCMA, Jesus is Lord - even of science!
Our students learn basic art concepts such as use of shapes, shading, texture, and more. Break out the scissors and glue!
Having been in k-8 education for over 25 years, Mr. Shiloh knows the importance of kids being physically active for a large portion of each day! Indoor activities may include balloon volleyball, obstacle courses, or a game of musical 'Duck, Duck, Goose'!
Is it difficult for you to motivate your child to do their work? We can show you how to end the 'tug-of-war', how to work together, parent and child, toward a common goal.
Music, Music, Music!
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Starting with kindergarten, our students learn how to read instrumental music, play a drum set, guitar, piano - and much more!
At the SCMA, your child shall be able to read vocal music and sing with proper breath control, diction, and tone for an enjoyment of singing that will last a lifetime.
Music Theory
The SCMA typically features the 'Instrument of the Week.' (Mr. Shiloh plays over 15 different musical instruments from Accordion to Zither). Students shall also gain a deep musical appreciation covering varied cultures over many centuries.
'Quacky Treble Clef' and 'Daniel the Dolphin' lead the way as children discover 'Presto' tempo, melodic fifths, and how 'piano' is not always a musical instrument!
How it works:
1) Parents and child decide weekly goals.
2) Your child is rewarded one 'Dolphin Dollar' for completion of work.
3) On our last day of each month, students may exchange their Dolphin Dollars to 'fish' for prizes or choose items from the treasure chest!
This very short video provides an excellent overview of the music portion of the SCMA.
This 14 minute video from a 2001 Christmas concert contains performances from our first graders, fourth graders, middle school choir, and beginning, intermediate, and advanced band. We hope that you will enjoy the performance!
The SCMA: Where Music and Academics Meet
Excellence in music education, academic enrichment, and homeschool support The Shiloh Christian Music Academy has it all!
The Shiloh Christian Music Academy
Fluency is the key to math success and confidence. Can your child instantly add or subtract numbers? From sharpening skills in single-digit addition through multiplication with integers, SCMA mathematics will benefit your child for a lifetime.
Art
Physical Education
Language Arts
Academic Motivation
Music History and Appreciation
Musical Performance
It's all happening at the Shiloh Christian Music Academy!
This middle-school level song (in three part harmony with different entrances) was masterfully performed by Mr. Shiloh's third grade students at Kessler Elementary School.
The Academic Motivation program is optional and may be altered to maximize your homeschool support.
If your child does not finish his or her work, they can receive the Dolphin dollar by finishing their work on the following week.
Each semester (Fall and Spring) ends with either a Christmas or Spring concert including vocal and instrumental performance.