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Algebra Prep
Vendor for Most Charter Schools
Instructor Michele Small
Grades 7th-9th
Need help preparing for Algebra 1? If your child hates math or just need some extra accountability to get their work completed, Michele Small can help. Using Saxon Math 8/7 or Algebra ½ for 2nd year students, this course reviews arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry, and introduces pre-algebra concepts. Students will specifically learn about adding/subtracting/multiplying fractions, equivalent fractions, the metric system, repeating decimals, scientific notation, Pi, graphing inequalities, multiplying algebraic terms, and other pre-algebra concepts. Set them up well for Algebra 1 with the instruction and homework accountability this class provides.
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$250 private pay $300/semester charter schools
Required Textbooks for Algebra prep Saxon Math 8/7, 3rd Edition, Student Text ISBN: 1591413206 Saxon Math 8/7, 3rd Edition, Solutions Manual ISBN: 1591413281
Saxon Math 8/7, 3rd Edition, Tests & Worksheets ISBN: 1591413249 (Or order as a kit - ISBN-13: 978-1591413509)
To register, contact Michele Small.
Math FUNdamentals
Instructor: Michele Small
Grades 3rd- 6th
$25/month or $90/semester
Private Pay only (no charters)
Did you know that math can be fun? With play, movement and teambuilding, your student can learn to love math. We wil anchor in those multiplication facts and introduce new math concepts in a gentle way that’s not frustrating. Supplemental to your curriculum at home, no matter what math program you use, this class will help review or introduce fundamentals of math with your thriving or struggling student. Come join the FUN!
PDF (Percents, Fractions, & Percents
Instructor- Michele Small
Grades: 5th -8th
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Conquer any fraction frustration with the help of Mrs. Small. This class is geared for middle school students who want to build foundational math skills to better understand percentages, decimals and fractions. We will also cover place value; order of operations; number lines; and more.
Using your own curriculum this class will help middle-school students prepare to move on to higher-level math. Mrs.Small can also help eliminate math monsters by providing homework accountability to keep up with math lessons with either a syllabus she provides or one completed by the parent using your preferred curriculum, or feel free to attend class without the homework accountability.
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$225 private pay ($275 charter schools)
To register, contact Michele.
Community Provider for Most Charter Schools
Conversational Spanish
Beginners
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor Georgina Tanefski
3rd grade & Up
Instructor Georgina Tanefski ¡Hablemos! Let’s talk! This class is for students starting their Spanish speaking journey. We start with the ABCs, letter sounds, useful vocabulary and listening to Spanish stories for “ear training”. Students will participate in “assisted” oral presentations and “around the table” discussions on given topics. Homework is given to reinforce classroom learning. Basic reading and writing is required for homework, but this class should not be considered a writing class. Speaking Spanish is the goal.
Class fee is $150 for private pay ($180 for charters) per semester. No textbook required. Minimum 5 students needed for class to remain open. I like to keep the class size small (10 max.) so students get as much “talk” time as possible.
For all Spanish classes: There is only one requirement- the student must be the one who wants to learn Spanish! Students will engage in relevant conversations, activities and games. Weekly homework will be assigned
Questions? http://conversationalspanishfundamentalsacademy.wordpress.com/faqs/
To register, contact Georgina at gtanefski@gmail.com.
Chartering Freedoms
Vendor for most community providers
Grades 4th-8th
This exciting new class will explore the founding documents of this great country! In a fun and engaging way, middle school students will learn about the principles that the United States of America has been built upon. The term Charters of Freedom is used to describe the three documents in early American history which are considered instrumental to its founding and philosophy. These documents are the United States Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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This class will explore these documents along with ideas like separation of powers, natural rights, consent of the governed, property rights, promotion of moral character and necessity of the union. We will learn in fun and engaging ways as we interact, discuss, play games and even participate in simulations to help us understand how and why chartering these freedoms was and is meaningful and valuable.
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$200 per semester for private pay
$240 per semester for charters
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Contact Shannon Baer for more information.
Conversational Spanish
Beginners
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor Georgina Tanefski
3rd grade & Up
Instructor Georgina Tanefski ¡Hablemos! Let’s talk! This class is for students starting their Spanish speaking journey. We start with the ABCs, letter sounds, useful vocabulary and listening to Spanish stories for “ear training”. Students will participate in “assisted” oral presentations and “around the table” discussions on given topics. Homework is given to reinforce classroom learning. Basic reading and writing is required for homework, but this class should not be considered a writing class. Speaking Spanish is the goal.
Class fee is $150 for private pay ($180 for charters) per semester. No textbook required. Minimum 5 students needed for class to remain open. I like to keep the class size small (10 max.) so students get as much “talk” time as possible.
For all Spanish classes: There is only one requirement- the student must be the one who wants to learn Spanish! Students will engage in relevant conversations, activities and games. Weekly homework will be assigned
Questions? http://conversationalspanishfundamentalsacademy.wordpress.com/faqs/
To register, contact Georgina at gtanefski@gmail.com.
Art of Making
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor: Shannon Baer
GRADES 6th-12th
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The visual arts have profound purpose and meaning for us as individuals and corporately as a culture. We will explore imagination and develop skills as we inspire and support one another in the Art of Making. This class will be less focused on traditional drawing and painting but instead on printmaking, metal work, photo transparencies, recycled materials, sculpture, wood work and mixed media. For this class each student will need a pair of latex coated gardening gloves and a smock or apron. This course will cover many of the California Common Core Visual Arts State Standards.
$225 per semester
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To register, contact Shannon Baer
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Homeschool Coach- accepts most charter schools
Bringing Literature to Life
Community Provider for Most Charter Schools
Instructor: Anita Fischer
Assistant Instructor : Kayleigh Fischer
4th - 8th Grade
Lets read! This is a class for students who love to read or want to develop a love of reading. Using a collection of books from various genres, we will explore authors, settings, character development, literary devices, and plot structure. Each class will include Socratic discussion, a game or craft to enhance our learning, and a time of reading together. Each book will conclude with a fun celebration in class.
Come join us as we bring literature to life!
While the book list is not yet complete, it will include:
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The False Prince by Jennifer Neilsen (Kayleigh's favorite book),
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The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit (One of Miss Anita's Favorites)
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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C O'Brien
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery
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Wednesday Wars by Gary D Schmidt
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Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
Contact Anita Fischer to enroll.
Beginning Writing
Sky Mountain & Excel Vendor
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
IEW LEVEL A: (Grades 3rd-6th)
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TEXTS: All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
Using IEW book All Things Fun and Fascinating, students will learn how to write "How To" paragraphs, research reports, narratives and expository essays. Students will be introduced to IEW tools such as key word outlining, banned words, dress ups, and sentence openers. Students will learn grammar, parts of speech and punctuation rules through games, class activities, and completing editing exercises in Daily Grams: Grade 5 book by Wanda Philips.
As with all of Mrs. De's writing classes, classes will begin and/or end with fun games to review grammar and punctuation rules, and students will have plenty of opportunities for speeches and presentations. This class truly is a FUN and Fascinating class to take!
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Grades 3rd-7th, $200 per semester ($250 for Sky Mountain & Excel)
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Contact Carrie De Francisco to enroll.
Creative Writing: Once Upon A Time
Sky Mountain & Excel Vendor
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
IEW LEVEL B & ADVANCED B:
(Grades 5th-9th)
TEXTS: Fables, Myths, and Fairytales by Maria Gerber (2019)
TEXTS: Fables, Myths and Fairytales by Maria Gerber (2019)
Students will improve their writing skills and IEW techniques learned in Level A with an emphasis on Dress Ups and Decorations (literary devices). In the first semester, students will read and write fables, myths, and fairytales. In the second semester, students will read and write narratives, fictional stories, and poetry. Students will learn grammar, parts of speech and punctuation rules through games, class activities, and completing editing exercises in Daily Grams: Grade 5 book by Wanda Philips. LEVEL A is a prerequisite.
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As with all of Mrs. De's writing classes, classes will begin with creative writing prompts, classes will end with fun games to review grammar and punctuation rules, and students will have plenty of opportunities to share their original stories and poems in author circles.
**LEVEL A is a prerequisite.
$200 per semester ($250 for Sky Mountain & Excel
Contact Carrie De Francisco to enroll.
Advanced Writing:
The Art of Persuasion
Sky Mountain and Excel Vendor
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
IEW LEVEL B & ADVANCED B: (Grades 5th- 9th)
TEXTS: IEW Student Resource Notebook (SRN) and an Atlas.
In this class, students will improve their writing skills and learn advanced IEW techniques, dress ups and decorations while using their persuasive skills. Students will learn about Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle and will use it to persuade an audience, write argumentative essays, and present compelling speeches. Students will become food critics, book reviewers, marketing specialist, bloggers, and so much more as they hone their persuasion, writing, and speaking skills. As with all of Mrs. De's writing classes, classes will begin and/or end with fun games to review grammar and punctuation rules, and students will have plenty of opportunities to present speeches and give presentations.
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**Completion of LEVEL A is a prerequisite.**
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$200 per semester ($250 for Sky Mountain & Excel)
Contact Carrie De Francisco to enroll.
Nature Journaling & Science Writing
Sky Mountain and Excel Vendor
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
Grades 4th-8th
TEXTS: Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman (2015)
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In this class, students will explore nature. Using nature journaling, students will learn how to observe and appreciate nature, hone research skills, and write expository paragraphs and poetry. During class, students will learn about plants, animals, insects, and ocean life as they use poetry and drawings to illustrate their journal entries (paragraphs). For homework, students will research different biology and botany topics, write paragraphs, and add entries to their nature journals. There will also be lots of class presentations as students share with each other what they researched and observed during the week. Students will be introduced to IEW tools such as banned words, dress ups, and sentence openers. Students will learn grammar, parts of speech and punctuation rules through games, class activities, and completing editing exercises in Daily Grams: Grade 5 book by Wanda Philips.
As with all of Mrs. De's writing classes, classes will begin and/or end with fun games to review grammar and scientific knowledge, and students will have plenty of opportunities for presentations.
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$200 per semester ($250 for Sky Mountain & Excel)
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Contact Carrie De Francisco to enroll.
Mad Science Club
Sky Mountain & Excel
Instructor: Carrie De Francisco
(4th- 8th grade)
The Mad Scientist is back @ FUN! Come explore scientific concepts with Mrs. De. Each week, be prepared to make a mess, get dirty, explore the unknown, pose questions, seek answers, spark the imagination, and feed your curiosity.
Every six weeks, a new scientific topic will be explored:
1st 6 Weeks: Space Exploration
2nd 6 Weeks: Dissection Labs
3rd 6 Weeks: Kitchen Science (& Chemistry)
4th 6 Weeks: The Biology of Birds
5th 6 Weeks: Geology ROCKS!
Games, experiments, and tons of hands-on activities!
Optional homework will be given each week.
No books are required for this class.
All handouts will be provided by the teacher.
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$100 per semester plus $50 lab fee
Student will need to supply own non-latex gloves and safety goggles
and will need to bring them to class each week.
Space is limited due to the hands-on nature of the class, so contact Carrie De Francisco to reserve your student's spot.
Tuesdays
Science FUNdamentals
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Instructor: Bernadette Gonzalez
Assistant Instructor: Andrew Gonzalez
(4th- 8th grade)
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FUN Science!
The title says it all! We are going to make science FUN! Stressed about teaching real science in your already busy schedule? Don't have the time or space for the prep that goes with this amazing subject? Leave the planning to us.
FUN Science will take your student on a journey through the rain forest, down into the human body, and out to the interstellar medium. We will explore the basics of Life Science, Chemistry, and Physical Science over a three year period in order to provide a solid middle school science foundation.
Except this class will have a twist. It is our belief - as mother and son with 15+ years of experience - that science is best studied with hands-on experiments. We have culled the best projects we have worked on as docents at the Aquarium of the Pacific, students at City of Hope Saturday Science, and partners at the Natural History Museum to stir a passion for STEM and scientific learning. Be prepared to roll up you sleeves and dive in to dissections, chemical solutions, and circuits in this exciting hands-on class.
Chemistry (2021-2022)
This is a FUN class, packed with in class projects and experiments to excite students' minds about science. All work will be completed in class with optional reading available for those students who want to drill deeper into subject matter. Worksheets to accompany science experiments will be provided and completed in class for home and Charter School samples.
The pricing will be $175 + $25 materials fee. A $20 deposit is required to hold a child's spot in the class.
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Space is limited due to the hands-on nature of the class, so contact Bernadette Gonzalez to reserve your student's spot.
Wednesdays
Vendor for most community providers
World Geography ~Exploring Countries and Cultures
Instructor: Claire Scotti
Vendor for most community providers
(Grades K-8th)
Does your child want to be a world traveler? Hop aboard as we travel the world and explore different countries and cultures.
The purpose of this geography enrichment course is to provide students with a broad yet rich understanding of the world around them! We will "visit" different countries and learn about the daily lives and environment of those living in distant lands through map skills, living books, food, music and rich discussion!
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Student's will create a "passport" filled with all their "travels", give presentations and create artwork based on all the incredible places we will explore.
$200 per semester ($250 charter school)
Contact Claire Scotti to enroll.
Ancient History
Taught From a biblical worldview
Instructors: Rebekah Mackie and Claire Scotti
Grades K-8th
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Mrs. Scotti and Mrs. Mackie are teaming up again to share their love of literature and hands-on projects, as we learn about ancient history and watch the story of God’s plan begin to unfold! From the creation of the universe to the story of God’s chosen people, as it intertwines with the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and the Greeks. Some of the highlights of this class will include learning about the Jewish holidays and how they point to the need and the arrival of our Savior, building a pyramid, making our own edible, Sumerian tablets, and so much more!
Kids will listen to quality literature and fill a notebook with projects to help them remember the important past and how it shapes the way we live today. A literature list for related, amazing, chapter-books to read aloud at home will be sent to you, after your child is registered.This class meets for 1 1/2 hours a week, and there are three ways for parents to take advantage of it:
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Give the subject of history to us, and your child will get a good framework of knowledge from creation to Greek Civilization.
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Use your own Ancient History Curriculum at home and let this class reinforce concepts you have covered.
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Use the same curriculum with your children that Mrs. Scotti and Mrs.Mackie will be using at home with their own children (My Father’s World: Creation to the Greeks) and leave the review, reinforcement and hands-on projects to us.
$225 per semester and $25 deposit to hold spot in the class.
Contact Rebekah Mackie & Claire Scotti to enroll.
Conversational Spanish
Jr. & High School
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor Georgina Tanefski
¡Sigue adelante! Keep going! Improve your conversational skills in a peer-friendly environment. For students in 7th - 12th grades who speak some Spanish. 4 different times, same great class! Tuesday OR Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 10:30 - 11:30 am.
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Weekly homework: students prepare written outline or notes on given topics for class conversations. Activities, games and oral presentations to promote talking in class. Where else do you hear that?! :) Teacher will moderate to assist with oral production: vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Some reading and writing required for homework, but this should not be considered a writing class.
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Class fee is $150 for private pay ($180 for charters) per semester. No textbook required. Minimum 5 students for class to remain open. I like to keep the class size small (10 max.) so students get as much "talk" time as possible.
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For all Spanish classes: There is only one requirement- the student must be the one who wants to learn Spanish! Students will engage in relevant conversations, activities and games. Weekly homework will be assigned. To register, contact Georgina ¿Hay preguntas? Questions? http://conversationalspanishfundamentalsacademy.wordpress.com/faqs/
To register, contact Georgina at gtanefski@gmail.com.
Art Through Photography
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor: Cynthia Garcia
GRADES 6th-12th
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In this course students will learn to use photography to create art. We will learn about light. How to find it and how to use it in our pictures. We will learn how to use our cameras. We will find our own style to tell a story and learn to document through photography.
We will have in class discussions, activities with lots of hands on learning with weekly homework assignments of taking pictures and editing using the techniques we learn about. The class will have an online blog that they will learn to use. Its where assignments will be posted and where we will all post our work. Students will research styles of photography as well as photographers for a final project.
Students will have time in class to use a DSLR to learn basic functions and learn hands on. Students may use any camera and editing software they have available for assignments. Phone camera, DSLR, etc. We will spend some time in each class learning the camera functions, settings and more technical parts of the camera they are specifically using as well as editing software they are using.
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$200 per semester ($250 for Charter Schools)
To register, Cynthia Garcia
Meet the Masters Art Program
Vendor for most community providers
Instructor: Rebekah Mackie
Come discover the life, works, and techniques of 10 master artists in this hands-on, art history course. Students will watch a multi-media presentation where they observe the works and discover the life story of each artist. Then they will keep a notebook about each artist and create a project in the style of that artist using a variety of art media while learning vocabulary and drawing techniques. Parents will be impressed at the next, art museum field trip when their children can say, “Look Mom! That was painted by Degas!” For a preview of the art work the students will create, visit MTH Website.
Grades 1st -8th. $200 (or $250 for charter) per semester
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To register, contact Rebekah Mackie.
Art: Drawing Techniques
Vendor for most charter schools
Instructor: Gina D’Elia
Think drawing is a gift that has to come naturally?
You might be surprised to see that drawing is a skill that can be developed with practice.
In Art- Drawing Techniques, students will learn how to draw utilizing techniques that teach them how to draw what they see, not what they think they see. We will further explore using shapes and lines to understand the basic form of an object by focusing on Composition and Rendering Skills.
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Students will also be introduced to “The Elements and Principles of Art” and how to apply them, in a variety of subject matter, (Still Life, Portraits, Animation, Animals, Optical Illusions, Linear Perspective, and Landscapes) and Mediums (Sketching, Charcoal, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink).
This class is designed for those who have little experience and those with experience, to thrive.
Students will work on technical skills, with their instructor, while developing their own personal style and meaning to their work. Every year, new pieces are created to teach new and returning students, engaging and dynamic masterpieces of art!
$250 per Semester
An additional $50 fee for Charter Schools.
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To register, Gina D'Elia
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Culinary Arts for Teens
Instructor: Katherine Kenz
Grades 7th-12th
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Cooking is FUN and delicious! Students will make delicious food every class. This class will explore cooking techniques, food safety, a little science behind cooking delicious food, and making simple to more complex dishes. Students will learn how to prepare a variety of things from salads, desserts, poultry and meat, bread, baked goods, and even some ethnic foods. There will be some light homework preparing a food project at home and a light written component further developing concepts learned in class.
Fee: $150 per semester
Equipment fee: $50 per semester (toward food to cook in class)
SPACE IS LIMITED DUE TO SAFETY AND KITCHEN SPACE
Sports & Fitness
Grades 4th-8th
Coaches: Ezra Lima
Description: The class will be an hour each week, divided into scheduled sections in order to get the most out of our time. The class will be divided as follows:
5 minutes of warm up to open
20 minutes of exercises and workouts that focus on different areas of the body (i.e. upper body, legs, arms, etc)
30 minutes of fun games/activities (both team games and individual)
5 minutes of cool down to finish class
Materials needed for the class are minimal. Students are only required to have a notebook/binder with paper and a pencil to log personal progress during the workout portion of class.
Class also assists charter school students in providing material for P.E. logs for schools that require them.
Cost: $25/month
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LEGO CLASS
Instructor: Claire Scotti
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Do you love all things LEGOS? Then you should join us for some LEGO FUN! We welcome LEGO builders of all levels and all ages.
***Parents of K & 1st graders must remain in the class for safety reasons.**
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Each week we will use our creative skills to build cityscapes, space stations, moving vehicles, marine and forest habitats, and so much more. We will also engage in monthly STEM building challenges which will encourage teamwork (and discovering some important engineering principles along the way). It wouldn't be a FUNdamental class without a few LEGO games, fun trivia Lego facts, and "free build" days too!
Students do not need to bring LEGOs, but they are encouraged to build their own creations at home to share in class each week.
FEE: $25 a month (paid on 1st Wednesday of each month)
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To register or for more information, contact Claire Scotti
Gameology
Instructor: Bella Pedevillano
(MONTHLY CLASS)
What is “Gameology? It is “the art of using games to learn or study.” Shhhh! Don’t tell them they are learning! Each week the students will play cards, board games or group games to review or learn skills
in math, English, vocabulary, history, science, art, geography and even logic. It is an hour of FUN & GAMES! (Grades 3rd-8th) $25 / month. Contact Bella to register
Dance FUNdamentals
Vendor for most charter schools
Instructor Anita Fischer
Assistant Instructors : Various High School student
​5th -12th Grade
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Does music get you swaying, do you wish you had a vocabulary you could call on when you want to move. Come join us and learn the basics of all kinds of dance: Ballet, Jazz, Hip hop, Tap, and there may even be some social dance.
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This class will be divided into sessions where we focus on a different style of dance. Each Session will include a warm up & Conditioning, some technique or center work and choreography. By the end of each individual unit you will be able to perform a short dance.
15 week session (5- 8th grade)
$200 per session ($250 for charter schools)
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To register for the class, contact Anita.
Music FUNdamentals for Singers
Grades 3rd-8th
Vendor for most Community Providers
Instructor: Dianne Harmel
Grades 3 - 8
FALL ONLY
Have FUN learning the fundamentals of singing:
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Learn healthy singing technique for choir or solos
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Gain confidence in group singing and public speaking
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Class to include fun diction exercises, basics of music notation, sight-reading with solfege (Do-Re-Mi etc.), improv games for expressive singing, and more!
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First 7 weeks’ focus on Music of America, just in time for Veteran’s Day!
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Second 7 weeks’ focus on Christmas music with optional public performance.
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All materials will be provided at no extra fee.
Cost $200 ($250 for Charter)
Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15
To register, Dianne Harmel
Ukulele Class POSTPONED
Instructor TBA
Whether you are a beginner or you just want to hone your skills, join our Ukulele class. Each week students will learn strumming techniques and chords. At the end of class, students will be strumming and singing a new song.
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To register for the class, contact FUNdamentals
From Page to Stage Productions
Broadway Style Theatre that Glorifies the Lord
Instructor / Director: Rebekah Mackie
Students will experience performing in a Broadway Style Show in an atmosphere that brings glory to God in all that we do. They will learn about the audition process, acting, stage presence, singing, harmony, blocking, and choreography. The end of the 2nd semester will culminate with a live performance.
SHOW: TBA
Grades K-12th grade .
Wednesdays from 9:00-10:30.
$100 fall semester & $50 spring semester (sibling discounts available). During the school year, additional costs per student will include: purchase or rent a costume (approx. $35-100 depending on role casted), purchase a cast t-shirt and food/ drink item to the concession stand for show.
To register for the class, contact Rebekah Mackie