We can help! Here at Harbor Christian Academy we have a wide variety of ways for you to finish earning your high school diploma online. With our flexible curriculum, most if not all of your high school classes can be completed online!

Since you found this, you have obviously been looking around online for a way to finish getting your high school education. It can be confusing with all the really cheap “diploma mills” churning out fake diplomas left and right… Who do you trust? Read on…

By making use of the advancements in online education and technology, we actually help you complete the courses you need to succeed. Most of your work will be completed online and you will be graded on your performance. Just like with a traditional school, your grades are up to how well you pay attention and complete the required credits needed to graduate. We are happy to help along way!

Imagine being able to complete your school assignments online, yet still having help just a phone call or instant message away!

Harbor Christian Academy is a fully accredited traditional school that has been in operation in Greenville, SC for over a decade and a half. Our online and traditional graduates have gone on to finish college and move on into their desired career paths. You deserve that too!

A diploma from Harbor Christian Academy is even recognized by the United States Military as we are a “Tier 1″ school. Our graduates have gone on to serve over seas to protect our freedom here at home. This means that you can rest assured that you are attending a 100% real, accredited high school.

Make the choice to take action now… In just a few hours each day you could be earning your high school diploma online from the comfort of your home!

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Call now! 864-242-3096 and ask for Mrs. Janie Ferrell

Tell her you want to get signed up for the Online High School Program… oh and tell her Jason sent you.

Registration is just $80 and affordable tuition arrangements can be made.

~Jason

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Call Us at: 864-242-3096 for enrollment information.

Harbor Christian Academy has been serving Greenville, SC for a decade now and continues to offer a real value when it comes to private education.

Harbor Christian Academy is owned and operated by Janie Turner Miller Ferrell. She has taught school in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, as well as South Carolina for 38 years. She has her Master’s Degree in Education and is certified to teach all grades and subjects for grades 5-12. At the present time, she is working on Her Ph.D in Christian Counseling.

Janie has also been a part of the WGGS-TV16 ministry ever since it came on the air, serving in the area of the Prayer Ministry. At times, she is a guest on the Niteline program,She kept careful notes in a Journal about the early days of the ministry of WGGS-TV and is presently writing a book about these anointed days on top of Paris Mountain.

Janie was listed in “Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers” in 1994. She is also listed in the book for the year 2006.

She is also a published poet.

Harbor Christian Academy is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools as well as the SC Association of Christian Schools, which is our accrediting agency.

Harbor Academy also specializes in helping homes school students in South Carolina and around the country meet the requirements of the law in their states.

Call now to enroll your student or get more information:

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Another Disorder?!

Well, I know that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer but let’s face it. new “disorders” are popping up on a regular basis. I want to know why and I am sure you must wonder about it also. I have taught school for a very long time and I just heard of this “disorder” was on the scene now. Ever heard of Sensory Processing Disorder? Never heard of it? You’re in good company. Neither have many pediatricians, neurologists, psychologists and teachers. Some people think that it is just another attention deficit disorder but it is not related to ADD.

In 1972, A. Jean Ayres, a University of Southern California (USC) psychologist and occupational therapist, published the first book on the condition. Here are just a few of the symptoms that she stated: children have low muscle tone and they are mostly lethargic while others are revved up to go all the time; they annoy other children by running and crashing into them; some cannot stand to hear noises; some cannot tolerate the feeling of clothes on their body; some seemed to be clumsy and are called losers, klutz etc; can’t maintain an upright position at a desk; some are so sensitive to touch that they shriek when their fingernails are trimmed or if they get oatmeal on their face. Sounds and smells can be overwhelming.

Here is a link to two different examples of SPD: http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&vid=7cbcaa27-a3f6-4a7e-81dd-dab7288bbd2b I found this quite interesting because I have seen children like this in the past. I just thought that they were misbehaving.

Sensory processing (sometimes called “sensory integration” or SI) is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a hamburger, riding a bicycle, or reading a book, your successful completion of the activity requires processing sensation or “sensory integration.” The exact cause of Sensory Processing Disorder–like the causes of ADHD and so many other neuro-developmental disorders–has not yet been identified. So what are we supposed to do if we have a child in our classes OR we are a parent of a child with these symptoms? When I was growing up the adults would probably say, “That child just needs a good spanking!” Let’s face. it, a spanking was for all types of out-of-control behavior. However, we knew nothing of how the brain dictated every move we made. Even though research has come a long way many people still, are not understanding that everyone’s brain is “wired” differently.. And along with this, comes frustration for the lack of being able to cope with what is not understood.

On a personal note, one of my best friends, Linda, could not run. When we were outside for recess she would hit the ball but I would take her runs for her. Other kids called her a loser, klutz and all the other related names. She could hit a ball into the next county! {well, almost} When she was in her 30’s, she was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. So could she have had SPD? That would be up for debate.

If I had not heard of this until recently, I feel sure you haven’t either. Ask someone to tell you about Sensory Processing Disorder. They probably haven’t heard of it but if you want to be of help to someone, this website will help you in understanding HOW someone can be successfully treated: http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/treatment-guidelines.html

Until I find another disorder I have never heard of, I remain…

Janie Miller Ferrell

12/13/2008

Disorder of written expression

What in the world is Disorder of Written Expression?

Actually this is a relatively new term. Back in my early days of teaching it was called developmental expressive writing disorder, This is a learning disability in which a person’s ability to communicate in writing is substantially below the level normally expected based on the individual’s age, intelligence, life experiences, educational background, or physical impairments. This disability affects both the physical reproduction of letters and words and the organization of thoughts and ideas in written compositions.

Disorder of written expression is one of the more poorly understood learning disabilities. Learning disabilities that manifest themselves only in written work were first described in the late 1960s. These early studies described three main types of written disorders:

• inability to form letters and numbers correctly, also called dysgraphia
• inability to write words spontaneously or from dictation
• inability to organize words into meaningful thoughts

There are several difficulties in studying disorder of written expression and in implementing a remedial program. Disorder of written expression usually appears in conjunction with other reading or language disabilities, making it hard to separate manifestations of the disability related only to written expression. Delays in attention, visual-motor integration, visual processing, and expressive language may also contribute to writing disorders. Also, there are no standard tests specifically designed to evaluate disorder of written expression.

What causes this? This answer is astounding. The cause is unknown. Imagine that! . Different manifestations of the disorder may have different causes. For example, people who cannot form letters correctly on the page (dysgraphia) may have delays in hand-eye coordination and difficulties concentrating. People who are unable to write words from memory or dictation appear to have deficits in their visual memory. They cannot remember what the words look like. People who produce legible script but cannot organize their thoughts on paper may be suffering from cognitive processing problems. Because disorder of written expression is a little-studied disorder, specific causes have not yet been determined.

Symptoms that suggest disorder of written expression include:

• poor or illegible handwriting
• poorly formed letters or numbers
• excessive spelling errors
• excessive punctuation errors
• excessive grammar errors
• sentences that lack logical cohesion
• paragraphs and stories that are missing elements and that do not make sense or lack logical transitions
• deficient writing skills that significantly impact academic achievement or daily life.

These symptoms must be evaluated in light of the person’s age, intelligence, educational experience, and cultural or life experience. Written expression must be substantially below the level of samples produced by others of the same age, intelligence, and background. Normally, several of the symptoms are present simultaneously.

Several studies have estimated that between 3% and 5% of students have disorder of written expression. However, it is difficult to separate this disorder from other learning disorders. Deficits in written work may be attributed to a reading, language, or attention disorders, limited educational background, or lack of fluency in the language of instruction. Disorder of written expression unassociated with any other learning disability is rare.

To be honest, there are no specific tests to diagnose disorder of written expression. This disorder is not normally diagnosed before age eight because of the variability with which children acquire writing skills. It is most commonly diagnosed in the fourth or fifth grade. Requests for testing usually originate with a teacher or parent who notes multiple symptoms of the disorder in a child’s writing. Several standardized tests accurately reflect spelling abilities, but do not assess other writing skills with the same reliability.

Well, there are no tests, no treatment, no prognosis, no prevention. So what should one do? I would suggest talking to your child’s teacher. If the teacher is unaware of this and just blows it off, tell them to get a life and do some research on the situation so their child can be helped. I can say this in all honesty because I have a 6^th grader this year, who has this disorder and I have been doing research on this.

Resources

BOOKS

American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.4th ed. text revised. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association, 2000.

Sadock, Benjamin J. and Virginia A. Sadock, eds. Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry.7th ed. Vol. 2. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2000.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. P. O. Box 96106, Washington, D.C. 20090. (800) 333-7636. <www.aacap.org>.

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The thought came to me recently and it was this. Why do parents pull their children out of public schools and place them in private schools? Also, why are these students from public schools so far behind the private school curricula? I will get into the second question another time.

In considering the main question, why do parents pull their children out and place them in private schools? From what I have seen in 40 years of teaching in private schools, the number one factor seems to be that teachers are mistreating their child. Of course, children have a slanted perspective of how one is supposed to be treated. Parents will believe their children, which is only natural. However, parents should ask for a conference with the teacher to bring things into a manageable perspective. It is always wise for the child to be at this conference also because more than likely the child will admit to their own misgivings.

Then, on the other hand there is mistreatment from teachers from time to time. We hear on the communication air waves, where teachers have sexually assaulted students. Once this teacher is apprehended they are dealt with by the law enforcement system.

Another factor is that parents think that private schools are reform schools. Parents are not fully aware of the fact that if they hide the information about behavioral problems, teachers WILL find out. Teachers might not see that there is a problem until the “honeymoon” time is over and that is when unmanageable behavior sets in. All of the training in the world, as far as psychology, sociology, and other such courses go, do not prepare teachers for what can actually happen in the classroom. The challenges from this unruly behavior will be discussed at another writing.

In closing, I will relate to you, what happened to one of my students three years ago. She was in Pickens County public schools. She was a smart student with impeccable behavior. One day she went to the restroom. There was an older student, who was in the fifth grade. After this girl came out of the stall, the fifth grade girl sexually assaulted this younger girl. To make a lengthy story short, the fifth grader presented a strong case for herself, as she and her parents met with the school authorities. The bottom line is this: the board believed the fifth grader, who said she did no such thing. The younger girl was punished for lying. At that point they call me and we enrolled her and she has been with our school ever since.

Janie Miller Ferrell

11/11/08

In reference to my previous post on students from public schools being so far behind, once they come to our school, here it is. First of all, many students do not get the one-on-one attention from their teachers so that they can “get it.” I know want to ask why aren’t they placed in “Resource” or “special ed.” Many more students have special needs but the system will not permit classifying students with a handicap because funding is low and they feel like they cannot waste money on these students.

We know about the “dumbing down” of the curricula nation wide through the “School-to-work” program which was implemented several years ago. You have never heard about the school-to-work program? It equates school-to-work with school-for-work–that is, education and training programs in which preparation for work is explicitly a major purpose. Basically, the baccalaureate and advanced degree programs are not discussed here. The focus is on work-preparation programs that serve students in high schools or non-baccalaureate postsecondary institutions or out-of-school youth.

A key element of many, though not all, school-to-work programs is that they combine school and work during the same period of time. This may mean some hours of work each day, some days of work during the week, or some weeks working during the year. Combining school and work serves two purposes. First, it helps young people learn skills and knowledge to qualify for a full-time job in the near future. Second, it gives them the experience of using work to foster their own learning and thus contributes to their capacity for change and continued growth in the longer run.

Now what about the curricula for this program? It is not up to par because it has been weakened or “dumbed down.” Students are asked at an early age, what they want to do in life. They are then placed in this tract and courses will be inflicted upon them so that they have to stay in this same path through high school. One example is this, where a student in the 3^rd grade had to make a declaration as to what he wants to do when he finishes high school, he wants to go to college to become an attorney. That is too bad. He has been in this lower tract and he cannot be expected to pass the college entrance exam.

Can you determine the destination of the school-to-work program? We are heading into a socialistic nation. Our forthcoming president is more than glad to carry us all the way into Socialism. In my next post, I will discuss ‘Socialism in a Christian Society.’ In the meantime, how about reading 1984, which was written in 1949, by George Orwell. This book depicts all that we are seeing around us NOW.

Janie Miller Ferrell

11/12/08

Not a lot of people are not on line for chatting because they are trying to get in those last few days of summer  That is as it should be.

I wonder why were we chosen by God to be in this generation? He knew what we would be up against. I have often thought, Lord you could have found someone better than me to live in this time. My daddy used to say, “Janie, your generation will see the coming of the Lord. I have often thought, “Is this it?” So this never took place and I became complacent.

So many before us have nourished us to be able to stand in this day, to stand in this time, stand in the power of the Holy Ghost. Everything we have ever gleaned from those who have gone on and still gleaning from some still with us was provided to keep us that we would be able to stand in this day against the fury of the devil and quench all his fiery darts. All of heaven is waiting.
what will we do?

Hell is preparing for its own but heaven is preparing for us hallelujah!  God looked into eternity future and decided you and I would be perfect for this time and this day. What He saw in us I do not know. But He obviously saw something and said, these will be able to stand. I will send these in the very last time. The gates of hell will not be able to prevail against these though the winds of evil blow as hard as they might. These I will make to stand and to stand strong

Have you given this any thoughtmy friends? God is not haphazard. He knows exactly what he is doing at all times. Yet he chose you and me for now. It boggles the mind. It is humbling and greatly encouraging. If God believed we could stand then that means we can. That means we will and it means we are.

If another generation is coming behind us and I doubt there will be, but if there is, they will have been chosen to be here as a delight before Him just as we have been.

Where ever He has placed you is no accident. You did not go down the wrong street or up the wrong avenue. You are exactly where you are supposed to be to call upon the name of the LORD and here Him say I AM is here. I AM is here to help you.

You will not lose this battle. Stand ye still and see the salvation of the Lord with you. We may not have the strength to fight in this battle. But our eyes are upon Him. Beloved ALL things are working together for good to THEM THAT love GOD are the CALLED according to HIS purposes.

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We did not choose Him He chose us – John 15:16
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He delights in us – Psalm 16:3
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The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church -Matthew 16:18
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Stand Still and see his Salvation – 2 Chronicles 20:11-25
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The called according to His purposes – Romans 8:28
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He is I AM – Exodus 3:14

The Generation of Fulfillment

“I have ordained you to walk in the newness of life to come and follow me wherever I am that you may see my mighty acts. I have given you my Spirit to be your companion and your guard.

I have equipped you with my Word and my ways. Walk in the newness of my life, be filled with my Spirit always and you will see there is always a fresh reservoir from which to draw. I am the answer to everything.

I want to give some of you more if you will only trust me. I am about to turn the world upside down and you will hear the rush as the lost are shaken loose and run to find shelter. Some will find my path and therefore you must be where I am that they may know which path is good and which path is evil.

I have poured out of my Spirit and will continue to pour but never forget I have poured out my Spirit for my people that you may have my joy and have my refreshing always within you. I will give you new songs and fresh anointing.

I am ready to pour out this refreshing to you. I am about to take some of you and give you my Spirit and out of your belly shall flow rivers of living waters and you will run the race with a joy you have never imagined. You have sat in dead places long enough longing for me.

Call unto me and I will answer and I will saturate you with myself and I will turn your longing into peace and your wandering into steadfastness.

This is a season of historic change in the world. This is the hour when you shall understand why I have given you My Spirit in such great abundance. No other generation since the first have known power such as I am about to give you, for you are the generation of fulfillment and the river is running and there is not enough force in the world to stop what I am about to do through you.”

Psalms 145:3-7 “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. 5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. 6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. 7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.”

Yes, we are that generation. Look at the signs that are lining up. If you can fit the puzzle pieces together you will begin to see what is about to happen More on this later.

We have a Bible test on Samuel today and I am believing that all students will make a good grade. They did not know the story of Samuel until we started our Bible study. This is my major complaint about students, especially since they have been in church. They simply do NOT know Bible characters. Tomorrow we start on the Ark of the Covenant.

When I was a child growing up in the Pelzer-Williamston area of South Carolina, I was taught all about the Bible characters and their families in the Old and New Testaments. That is what Sunday School in the Baptist Church will do for you!!

However, I have found 98% of the youth of today, do not know any of this material. (except my students that have been studying all of this for several years}

My students can give you Scripture by Scripture as to how things will go in the end times. Can you?

In Lessom 2 tomorrow, we will study the Call of God on Samuel’s life. See you tomorrow

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