Grades 6 -8 Program
Grow in confidence and critical thinking
Wednesdays | Journey@South Hutch | Fall 2026: Sep 9-Dec 2 | Spring 2027: Jan 13-Apr 7
Christ-centered science and social studies classes that help students grow in curiosity, independence, and academic confidence.
Journey Together’s middle school courses give Grades 6–8 students a structured, Christ-centered place to grow in curiosity, independence, and deeper academic engagement. While current offerings include social studies and science alongside younger grade levels, middle school students are guided toward stronger research, discussion, presentation, and critical-thinking skills as they prepare for high school learning.
For the 2026–2027 year, Journey Together offers middle school students classes in science and social studies. As the program grows, additional middle school-specific courses may be added.
Wednesdays | Journey@South Hutch | Fall 2026: Sep 9-Dec 2 | Spring 2027: Jan 13-Apr 7
Program Offerings
Science: Ecosystems
Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
$60 / semester*
Instructor: LoriAnn Carroll
This Science course will use the Ecosystem unit study from the Good and the Beautiful. Take your geography skills a bit further and learn about how each unique ecosystem
impacts life around us. Explore the wonders of the vast world that surrounds us, from the amazing creations found in your own backyard to the most extreme biomes on Earth, in the updated Ecosystems science unit. Every little part of the earth, from the drops of water in the ocean, to lumbering elephants, to each unique person is an important part of our world.
Social studies: world geography
Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
$60 / semester*
Instructor: Amanda Krehbiel
This World Geography class will encompass many different aspects of geography with interactive virtual travels around the world. We will spend the two semesters covering all seven continents, and looking at a few main countries in each. We will study things such as landforms, map skills, ecosystems, animals, and many hands on activities related to that country. Sometimes it may even include cultural snacks and games. In the 3rd through 5th grade class, students will participate in research/note taking skills during class. In the 6th through 8th, there will also be an expectation of an at home country research project to present in class. This class will compile passports, portfolios, experiences of all the countries we visit and learn about. The students will walk away with a wider perspective of the great world which God has created for us to live in.
*Pricing does not include additional program fees. Scholarships available.
Meet the Instructors
LoriAnn Carroll
LoriAnn Carroll loves working with kids and
enjoys cultivating wonder and curiosity in
young hearts, coming alongside parents in
nurturing their children to know and love their Creator. LoriAnn has been homeschooled all her 13 years of schooling and is passionate about alternative schooling and adapting to each child’s abilities and interests. She has been a homeschool helper to her many nieces and nephews ranging from kindergarten to Jr. High. She has taught and managed a class for 2yr-3yr olds incorporating memory work and engaging storytelling. She has taught and managed a kindergarten class with an emphasis on tangible and age appropriate learning in art, science, and history. She has provided one-on-one assistance to Jr. High students in math, science, history, and English.
LoriAnn is excited to continue being involved in local homeschool families’ journeys.
Amanda Krehbiel
Amanda Krehbiel is excited to be joining our co-op as the geography teacher. She has spent 7 years in Hutchinson public schools teaching 1st grade and 1 year teaching English in China. Amanda has such a heart for the nations and bringing cultures to our Kansan kids. She has traveled to 6 countries and loves sharing her experiences. She is always learning about new places and hopes to travel to more both nationally and internationally. Amanda married her husband, Justin, in March and together they love to go on walks, travel, and host their friends. Amanda also loves reading, running, and hosting. She looks forward to getting to know our 3rd-8th grade kids this coming school year.
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