Fall 2025 Class List

Denise Forsythe / History Dragon

2025 - 2026
Class List & Links

History and Writing, with an air of adventure.

2025-2026 Info &Policies

Deadlines & Policies

Registration is per semester. Classes are not offered on a per week or per month basis. Once a class has begun, tuition is non-refundable, so please make your selections wisely. Here is Homeschool Campus' policy about registration and tuition payments.

Full semester tuition or Purchase Orders for full semester tuition are due by August 20, 2025 (Part 1) and January 7, 2026 (Part 2). Here is Homeschool Campus' policy for charter families and here is HSC's policy for private pay families.
Tuition & Fees

All classes are $310 per 16-week semester.

Homeschool Campus does not charge per student or per class registration fees. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit payable via Enrichment Certificate for certain charters (more info to come), or payable directly to the teacher for all private pay students upon registration. Here is Homeschool Campus' private pay policy.
Compliance with CA Education Code

All classes are non-sectarian.

We do not charge any out-of-pocket fees for charter students because we are committed to complying with California education and charter law codes. This is a considerable operating challenge because other vendors and/or learning centers charge fees that we do not. Here is Homeschool Campus' compliance statement with the California Education code.
Registration

Parents must register their students through the Homeschool Campus website.

The direct links to each of my classes on Homeschool Campus' registration website are found below in the class listings. Here is Homeschool Campus' main page.
Class Days & Locations

All of Denise Forsythe/History Dragon's classes are offered through Homeschool Campus at 2 locations:

Capistrano Beach (Friday)
25975 Domingo Avenue
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

Fountain Valley (Monday and Wednesday)
10350 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Charter List
I am intending to renew for 2025-2026 as a vendor with these charters. If there are changes, I will update the list on Homeschool Campus' website:
- Best Academy (application in process)
- Blue Ridge
- Cabrillo Point
- Excel
- Gorman Learning
- Granite Mountain
- iLead
- Mission Vista
- Pacific Coast
- Sage Oak
- SCALE
- Sky Mountain
- South Sutter
- Suncoast Prep

2025-2026 Class List with Links

History Storybook: Ancient Times (1st-3rd)

Step into the past and hear tales of the incredible people, places, and stories of the ancient world! In this engaging and interactive class, young learners will encounter fascinating figures like Sargon, Cleopatra, and Archimedes; wonders like the pyramids of Egypt and Terra Cotta Army; and tales like the Epic of Gilgamesh and Aesop's Fables.

Through read-alouds, picture books, hands-on activities, and creative projects, this class will bring the ancient world to life—one story at a time!

Monday, Fountain Valley, 12:15
Wednesday, Fountain Valley, 12:15
Friday, Capistrano Beach, 8:00

Ancient History for Elementary (3rd-5th)

Get ready for an exciting journey through the ancient world! This year-long class will bring history to life as we explore the incredible stories of early civilizations.

We’ll travel back to the earliest days of human history to ancient Mesopotamia, the Hebrew Kingdom, China, and India. Greece, Alexander the Great’s Empire, Rome, and the early Christian era.

Through engaging stories, hands-on activities, maps, and timelines, students will have an unforgettable adventure into the ancient world!

Monday, Fountain Valley, 11:00
Friday, Capistrano Beach, 9:00

Ancient History for Middle School (6th-8th)

U.S. History for High School (9th-12th)

Students will examine the major turning points in U.S. history from the nation’s founding through the 20th century and the political, social, economic, and cultural changes that shaped modern America. Discover the remarkable principles underpinning U.S. citizens' rights, freedoms, and challenges.

Students will explore Enlightenment principles and the philosophical foundations of American democracy, industrialization, immigration, civil rights movements, and the United States' evolving role as a global power.

** Submitting for Cabrillo Point A-G approval. A-G option for this class requires different homework**

Monday, Fountain Valley, 9:00
Friday, Capistrano Beach,11:00

World History, Modern High School (9th-12th)

This Modern World History course gives young citizens a solid understanding of the world around them so they can meaningfully take part in and contribute to society. What is the western liberal world order? How did it arise? How does it compare to other civilizations and societies? What are its successes, failures, triumphs, tragedies? What are the challenges it faces today?

This course illustrates the criticisms aimed at western civilization and the arguments supporting the uniquely positive aspects of the western world.

** Approved for Cabrillo Point A-G. A-G option for this class requires different homework **

Wednesday, Fountain Valley, 9:00

Globetrotting Adventure: USA (4th-8th)

Join us for an extraordinary journey across the United States (Part 1) and Europe (Part 2)!

In Part 1, students will delve into American geography, iconic landmarks, and captivating myths and stories from coast to coast. They’ll trace the legendary Route 66, marvel at the power of Niagara Falls, and uncover the natural beauty of America’s National Parks and wildlife, from grizzly bears in the Rockies to alligators lurking in the Florida wetlands.

Whether trekking through the Appalachians or traveling the open highways of the West, our journey through the US promises adventure.

Monday, Fountain Valley, 1:15
Friday, Capistrano Beach, 12:15

IEW Frontiers in Writing (3rd-5th)

Join us on this skill-building adventure for 3rd-5th grade writers. Using IEW, a popular writing program with a strong track record of success, students will compose correct sentences and paragraphs about interesting topics from Tom Sawyer to Beethoven.

They will outline and summarize from source documents, write introductions, paragraphs, narrative stories, and write with interesting vocabulary and varied sentence structures.

Wednesday, Fountain Valley, 1:15

IEW Theme-Based Writing: Ancient
(4th-7th)

Join us on this skill-building adventure using IEW, a popular writing program with a strong track record of success. Students will compose well-constructed sentences and paragraphs about interesting topics. From the Trojan Horse to Roman chariot races, students will learn to write with structure and style.

Specifically, they will outline and summarize from source documents, write introductions, cohesive paragraphs, essays, narrative stories, while using interesting vocabulary and varied sentence structures.

Wednesday, Fountain Valley, 10:00
Friday, Capistrano Beach, 1:15

IEW: Following Narnia® Vol 1: The Lion's Song
(6th-8th)

Join us on this skill-building adventure for 6th–8th grade writers! Using IEW, a popular writing program, students journey through the beloved world of Narnia, exploring themes from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to The Horse and His Boy, as well as related history and science topics.

Students will outline and summarize from source documents, and write paragraphs, reports, and stories while using varied sentence structures and vocabulary.

Wednesday, Fountain Valley, 11:00

About Our Instructor

After years of working as a software manager / designer, Denise Forsythe fell in love with teaching as she homeschooled her 3 kids. She has taught for 6 years with Homeschool Campus.

Contact Information

Phone / Text: 773.354.2003

Email: HistoryDragon4ever@gmail.com