View Middle School Classes by Subject
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General Science |
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Instructor: Heather Muckleroy
Course Description: Designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences, Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Ed. explores broad topics such as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, and more, with a large focus on Earth Science (astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science). Hands-on experiments are included throughout, giving students practical experience as they discover the principles behind science and learn how to record and report data. Presented in a conversational format, the author walks students through how to complete experiments, how to identify important parts of information they read, and how to take notes. Students will learn to see God's hand in all of life as they learn about the world He made; they will also read testimonies from modern-day scientists who interpret data through a Christian worldview.
Homework: This course involves extensive lab work, so the majority of class time is spent on conducting experiments. The students will be responsible for reading all assignments from the text, completing “On Your Own” questions, lab reports and study guides from the student notebook. The tests will be administered by the parent and grades reported to me. I will keep a gradebook for all of these assignments, plus additional projects and class participation.
Grade: 6th – 8th
Tuition: $40 per month (sibling discount $20 off and willing to barter)
Supply Fee: $25 per semester
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Apologia, 3 books-Student text (3rd edition only), Solutions and Test Manual, AND Student Notebook
Required Materials: 3 books above, 1.5 inch 3-ring binder, notebook paper, pencils, colored pencils
Class Minimum: 6 students
Course Description: Designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences, Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Ed. explores broad topics such as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, and more, with a large focus on Earth Science (astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science). Hands-on experiments are included throughout, giving students practical experience as they discover the principles behind science and learn how to record and report data. Presented in a conversational format, the author walks students through how to complete experiments, how to identify important parts of information they read, and how to take notes. Students will learn to see God's hand in all of life as they learn about the world He made; they will also read testimonies from modern-day scientists who interpret data through a Christian worldview.
Homework: This course involves extensive lab work, so the majority of class time is spent on conducting experiments. The students will be responsible for reading all assignments from the text, completing “On Your Own” questions, lab reports and study guides from the student notebook. The tests will be administered by the parent and grades reported to me. I will keep a gradebook for all of these assignments, plus additional projects and class participation.
Grade: 6th – 8th
Tuition: $40 per month (sibling discount $20 off and willing to barter)
Supply Fee: $25 per semester
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Apologia, 3 books-Student text (3rd edition only), Solutions and Test Manual, AND Student Notebook
Required Materials: 3 books above, 1.5 inch 3-ring binder, notebook paper, pencils, colored pencils
Class Minimum: 6 students
Physical Science
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Instructor: Becki Diaz
Course Description: This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. Thus, we generally recommend it as an 8th grade course. The text discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. The author especially concentrates on the myths generated by the hysterical environmentalist movement. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household chemicals and supplies. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum. This is a lab only class. Hands on experiments will be completed in class. Parents will handle all the book work at home, administer and grade the module tests, using the Solutions and Tests Manual, and record the grades for their own files. Students will use the Student Notebook to record most written work and lab reports.
Grade: 7th - 8th
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Curriculum: Apologia, Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student text (2nd edition only) and Solutions and Test Manual
Required Materials: 2 books above, lined paper, pen & pencil, (There is Student Notebook available but IT IS optional)
Class Minimum: 6 students
Course Description: This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. Thus, we generally recommend it as an 8th grade course. The text discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. The author especially concentrates on the myths generated by the hysterical environmentalist movement. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household chemicals and supplies. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum. This is a lab only class. Hands on experiments will be completed in class. Parents will handle all the book work at home, administer and grade the module tests, using the Solutions and Tests Manual, and record the grades for their own files. Students will use the Student Notebook to record most written work and lab reports.
Grade: 7th - 8th
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Curriculum: Apologia, Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student text (2nd edition only) and Solutions and Test Manual
Required Materials: 2 books above, lined paper, pen & pencil, (There is Student Notebook available but IT IS optional)
Class Minimum: 6 students
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology |
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Instructor: Diana Stutevoss
Course Description: The students will explore from a Biblical worldview the wonders of the human body. The students will be introduced to the awe-inspiring design, structure, and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
Student Expectations: The student will need to spend approximately 30-45 minutes per day, five days a week to cover the reading assignments and homework worksheets. Grades will be based on quizzes, tests and homework.
Grade: 7th - 8th
Tuition: $35 per month
Supply Fee: $15 per semester
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Curriculum: Masterbooks Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 1st and second volume.
Required Materials: Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems Vol. 2- SKU M928-8, The Musculoskeletal System Vol. 1-
SKU M865-6, Folder with dividers and extra writing paper, 4 pack color dry erase markers, Access to computer and printer
Class Minimum: 4
Course Description: The students will explore from a Biblical worldview the wonders of the human body. The students will be introduced to the awe-inspiring design, structure, and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
Student Expectations: The student will need to spend approximately 30-45 minutes per day, five days a week to cover the reading assignments and homework worksheets. Grades will be based on quizzes, tests and homework.
Grade: 7th - 8th
Tuition: $35 per month
Supply Fee: $15 per semester
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Curriculum: Masterbooks Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 1st and second volume.
Required Materials: Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems Vol. 2- SKU M928-8, The Musculoskeletal System Vol. 1-
SKU M865-6, Folder with dividers and extra writing paper, 4 pack color dry erase markers, Access to computer and printer
Class Minimum: 4
Civics |
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Instructor: Brittany Franklin
Course Description: Uncle Sam and You covers the basics and delves into national symbols, international relations, national security, national holidays, and much, much more. Replete with images, Uncle Sam and You highlights both modern and historical photographs and illustrations. Every week a new unit is introduced with four daily lessons, each with four to six optional activities. Some activities included are creative writing, vocabulary usage, instructions to draw a picture or take a photograph, and reading assignments from The Citizen’s Handbook. The readings from The Citizen’s Handbook are a diverse collection of speeches, personal memoirs, newspaper articles and advertisements, historical writings, excerpts from the Constitution, and much more. In addition, one of the suggested activities is to read two to three chapters daily from eight optional books to give your child a richer perspective on the various topics studied. If you have a voracious reader this is a good choice.
Required Texts: Uncle Sam and You, Part 1 and 2, and Citizen's Handbook
Grade: 6th - 8th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $35 per month or $120 a semester; sibling discount 5%
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: Students will need access to textbooks digital or hardcopy, pencils, presentation supplies, word processing (LibreOffice, for example) is optional. Notebooks, note cards, crayons, colored pencils, rulers
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: Uncle Sam and You covers the basics and delves into national symbols, international relations, national security, national holidays, and much, much more. Replete with images, Uncle Sam and You highlights both modern and historical photographs and illustrations. Every week a new unit is introduced with four daily lessons, each with four to six optional activities. Some activities included are creative writing, vocabulary usage, instructions to draw a picture or take a photograph, and reading assignments from The Citizen’s Handbook. The readings from The Citizen’s Handbook are a diverse collection of speeches, personal memoirs, newspaper articles and advertisements, historical writings, excerpts from the Constitution, and much more. In addition, one of the suggested activities is to read two to three chapters daily from eight optional books to give your child a richer perspective on the various topics studied. If you have a voracious reader this is a good choice.
Required Texts: Uncle Sam and You, Part 1 and 2, and Citizen's Handbook
Grade: 6th - 8th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $35 per month or $120 a semester; sibling discount 5%
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: Students will need access to textbooks digital or hardcopy, pencils, presentation supplies, word processing (LibreOffice, for example) is optional. Notebooks, note cards, crayons, colored pencils, rulers
Class Minimum: 5 students
Starting Points |
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Instructor: Nathan Thomas
Course Description: This one-year worldview study guides the student in establishing a personal biblical worldview as the standard for evaluating ideas. The student will develop critical thinking skills by learning to recognize assumptions and assess ideas presented in literature, media and culture. A variety of learning methods will be used including reading, analysis, outlining, short answer, plot summary, interactive discussion and writing. In addition, the curriculum includes popular movies and apologetics readings through which the student is challenged in critical analysis, reading comprehension, and studies on ethics, man, history and spirituality. The student will learn basic composition and literary analysis while gaining formative experience in public speaking. This course is 5 classes in one, Bible, Literature, Composition, logic, and American History course!
Grade: 7th - 10th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Starting Points
Required Materials: Books, pens, pencils, paper, spiral notebook, have access to a computer for home use.
Tuition: $45 per month, $160 per semester; sibling discount %15
Supply Fee: None (the books needed for this course in all run about $200, but can be purchased individually when needed)
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: This one-year worldview study guides the student in establishing a personal biblical worldview as the standard for evaluating ideas. The student will develop critical thinking skills by learning to recognize assumptions and assess ideas presented in literature, media and culture. A variety of learning methods will be used including reading, analysis, outlining, short answer, plot summary, interactive discussion and writing. In addition, the curriculum includes popular movies and apologetics readings through which the student is challenged in critical analysis, reading comprehension, and studies on ethics, man, history and spirituality. The student will learn basic composition and literary analysis while gaining formative experience in public speaking. This course is 5 classes in one, Bible, Literature, Composition, logic, and American History course!
Grade: 7th - 10th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Starting Points
Required Materials: Books, pens, pencils, paper, spiral notebook, have access to a computer for home use.
Tuition: $45 per month, $160 per semester; sibling discount %15
Supply Fee: None (the books needed for this course in all run about $200, but can be purchased individually when needed)
Class Minimum: 4 students
Writing Structure and Style
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Instructor: Andi Noveroske
Course Description: Incorporating the Institute for Excellence in Writing method, this class utilizes a classical approach to writing. The course as presented to students consists of nine units: 1. Note Making and Outlines, 2. Writing from Notes, 3. Retelling Narrative Stories, 4. Summarizing a Reference, 5. Writing from Pictures, 6. Summarizing Multiple References, 7. Inventive Writing, 8. Formal Essay Models, and 9. Formal Critique (book reports or basic literary analysis) Students will compile personal binders and portfolios of their completed work. Focusing upon a variety of well-known Aesop’s Fables, the weekly lessons move through all nine IEW writing units throughout the course of the year. Each lesson includes a style and structure checklist for students to use in their writing. Parental involvement is expected and encouraged!
Grade: 6th - 12th
Curriculum: IEW (Covers A-C) Incorporating the Institute for Excellence in Writing method, this class utilizes a classical approach to writing.
Tuition: $35 per month; 15% sibling discount; bartering is agreeable
Supply Fee: $10 per semester
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Required supplies: IEW Student Resource Notebook Binder
Additional supplies (optional): Thesaurus, Portable Walls
Minimum Class: 4 students
Course Description: Incorporating the Institute for Excellence in Writing method, this class utilizes a classical approach to writing. The course as presented to students consists of nine units: 1. Note Making and Outlines, 2. Writing from Notes, 3. Retelling Narrative Stories, 4. Summarizing a Reference, 5. Writing from Pictures, 6. Summarizing Multiple References, 7. Inventive Writing, 8. Formal Essay Models, and 9. Formal Critique (book reports or basic literary analysis) Students will compile personal binders and portfolios of their completed work. Focusing upon a variety of well-known Aesop’s Fables, the weekly lessons move through all nine IEW writing units throughout the course of the year. Each lesson includes a style and structure checklist for students to use in their writing. Parental involvement is expected and encouraged!
Grade: 6th - 12th
Curriculum: IEW (Covers A-C) Incorporating the Institute for Excellence in Writing method, this class utilizes a classical approach to writing.
Tuition: $35 per month; 15% sibling discount; bartering is agreeable
Supply Fee: $10 per semester
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Required supplies: IEW Student Resource Notebook Binder
Additional supplies (optional): Thesaurus, Portable Walls
Minimum Class: 4 students
Brave Writer |
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Instructor: Kari Thomas
Course Description: Welcome to becoming a BraveWriter. Come learn with us through literature. BraveWriter curriculum utilizes literature to teach grammar, spelling, punctuation and literary elements. This course coaches kids to learn while falling in love with reading through enjoyable books such as Wonder, Hatchet, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Throughout the course a new book will be introduced every 4- 6 weeks. Literary discussion will abound and we will grow together as we dive into each book. I am excited to offer this course geared towards 6th-8th graders to prepare them for High School. BraveWriter is a relaxed style of learning focusing on moving at the preteen and teens personal speed all while accomplishing much need skills.
Grade: 6th - 8th
Curriculum: Brave Writer
Time: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $25 per month. Willing to barter.
Supply Fee: Individual books will need to be purchased through the year.
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: Welcome to becoming a BraveWriter. Come learn with us through literature. BraveWriter curriculum utilizes literature to teach grammar, spelling, punctuation and literary elements. This course coaches kids to learn while falling in love with reading through enjoyable books such as Wonder, Hatchet, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Throughout the course a new book will be introduced every 4- 6 weeks. Literary discussion will abound and we will grow together as we dive into each book. I am excited to offer this course geared towards 6th-8th graders to prepare them for High School. BraveWriter is a relaxed style of learning focusing on moving at the preteen and teens personal speed all while accomplishing much need skills.
Grade: 6th - 8th
Curriculum: Brave Writer
Time: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $25 per month. Willing to barter.
Supply Fee: Individual books will need to be purchased through the year.
Class Minimum: 4 students
Starting Points |
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Instructor: Nathan Thomas
Course Description: This one-year worldview study guides the student in establishing a personal biblical worldview as the standard for evaluating ideas. The student will develop critical thinking skills by learning to recognize assumptions and assess ideas presented in literature, media and culture. A variety of learning methods will be used including reading, analysis, outlining, short answer, plot summary, interactive discussion and writing. In addition, the curriculum includes popular movies and apologetics readings through which the student is challenged in critical analysis, reading comprehension, and studies on ethics, man, history and spirituality. The student will learn basic composition and literary analysis while gaining formative experience in public speaking. This course is 5 classes in one, Bible, Literature, Composition, logic, and American History course!
Grade: 7th - 10th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Starting Points
Required Materials: Books, pens, pencils, paper, spiral notebook, have access to a computer for home use.
Tuition: $45 per month, $160 per semester; sibling discount %15
Supply Fee: None (the books needed for this course in all run about $200, but can be purchased individually when needed)
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: This one-year worldview study guides the student in establishing a personal biblical worldview as the standard for evaluating ideas. The student will develop critical thinking skills by learning to recognize assumptions and assess ideas presented in literature, media and culture. A variety of learning methods will be used including reading, analysis, outlining, short answer, plot summary, interactive discussion and writing. In addition, the curriculum includes popular movies and apologetics readings through which the student is challenged in critical analysis, reading comprehension, and studies on ethics, man, history and spirituality. The student will learn basic composition and literary analysis while gaining formative experience in public speaking. This course is 5 classes in one, Bible, Literature, Composition, logic, and American History course!
Grade: 7th - 10th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Curriculum: Starting Points
Required Materials: Books, pens, pencils, paper, spiral notebook, have access to a computer for home use.
Tuition: $45 per month, $160 per semester; sibling discount %15
Supply Fee: None (the books needed for this course in all run about $200, but can be purchased individually when needed)
Class Minimum: 4 students
Math Tutoring |
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Instructor: Jane Johnston
Course Description: This is going to be a fundamentally flexible class. There will be opportunity for students to have one-on-one help from teacher, work in groups, and or work independently and ask questions as needed. Any 7th – 12th grade student in co-op is welcome. Please text or email teacher by 9:00 pm on Monday night to secure a spot for Wednesday. I will need Student’s name and content student is having difficulty with, as well as, student’s choice of one-on-one, small group, or independent working with occasional questions.
Grades: 7th - 12th
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: Per 1 hour session: $5
Class size: min of 1 and maximum of 10, depending on the needs of the students during that week.
Course Description: This is going to be a fundamentally flexible class. There will be opportunity for students to have one-on-one help from teacher, work in groups, and or work independently and ask questions as needed. Any 7th – 12th grade student in co-op is welcome. Please text or email teacher by 9:00 pm on Monday night to secure a spot for Wednesday. I will need Student’s name and content student is having difficulty with, as well as, student’s choice of one-on-one, small group, or independent working with occasional questions.
Grades: 7th - 12th
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: Per 1 hour session: $5
Class size: min of 1 and maximum of 10, depending on the needs of the students during that week.
Pre-Algebra |
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Instructor: Jane Johnston
Course Description: During class time each week concepts will be taught enabling students to complete homework during the week. Students will have scheduled individual access to teacher through Zoom 30 minutes per week (at no extra
charge) for questions and clarification of concepts. Students can also schedule extra one-on-one or small group time during my math tutoring class from 9:30 – 10:30. This will be a $5.00 per session.
Prerequisites: Students need a good foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions to excel in this class. A free computer pre-test covering basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division should be taken at home before beginning class. Teacher will make all the arrangements.
This course will cover the following classroom instruction and practice.
Curriculum: Math U See Pre-Algebra
Grade: 8th - 9th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $40 per month; sibling discount 15%. Payment of full semester tuition 15% off total tuition.
Supply Fee: $0 if you buy the Math U See Pre-Algebra Student Pack
Required Supplies: Math U See Pre-Algebra Student Pack, notebook and pencil.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Class Maximum: 10 students
Course Description: During class time each week concepts will be taught enabling students to complete homework during the week. Students will have scheduled individual access to teacher through Zoom 30 minutes per week (at no extra
charge) for questions and clarification of concepts. Students can also schedule extra one-on-one or small group time during my math tutoring class from 9:30 – 10:30. This will be a $5.00 per session.
Prerequisites: Students need a good foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions to excel in this class. A free computer pre-test covering basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division should be taken at home before beginning class. Teacher will make all the arrangements.
This course will cover the following classroom instruction and practice.
- Fluently adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing positive and negative numbers
- Understanding and simplifying exponents
- Using properties of operations, order of operations, and absolute value
- Evaluating radicals
- Identifying the least common multiple and greatest common factor
- Introducing the Pythagorean theorem
- Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales
- Computing surface area and volume
- Adding and subtracting time using both 12-hour and military time
- Introduction to adding and multiplying polynomials
- Identifying rational and irrational numbers
Curriculum: Math U See Pre-Algebra
Grade: 8th - 9th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $40 per month; sibling discount 15%. Payment of full semester tuition 15% off total tuition.
Supply Fee: $0 if you buy the Math U See Pre-Algebra Student Pack
Required Supplies: Math U See Pre-Algebra Student Pack, notebook and pencil.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Class Maximum: 10 students
Theatre Arts I |
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Instructor: Heather Roberts
Course Description: Students will find their voice and presence on stage. This class is ideal for struggling readers. Those boundless energy students will fit in perfectly as we tune that energy into a work of art. Yes we even have room for those quiet and shy students who need an opportunity to shine forth! Each participant is to build confidence and a love for drama using theater games! A student book is not required. I will provide handouts as needed. In this 32 week course, we will cover getting on stage, warming up, creating characters, improvisation, using objects, creating drama, behind the scenes, monologues and duet acting. Students will be tested on materials presented in class, assigned activities for practice, and occasional homework. All students are expected to participate in a monologue or duet scene at the end of each semester.
Curriculum: Intro to Theatre Arts 1 by Suzy Zimmerman
Grade: 5th - 12th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month, $200 a semester; sibling discount 5% (2nd student: $45, 3rd student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $50 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: Students will find their voice and presence on stage. This class is ideal for struggling readers. Those boundless energy students will fit in perfectly as we tune that energy into a work of art. Yes we even have room for those quiet and shy students who need an opportunity to shine forth! Each participant is to build confidence and a love for drama using theater games! A student book is not required. I will provide handouts as needed. In this 32 week course, we will cover getting on stage, warming up, creating characters, improvisation, using objects, creating drama, behind the scenes, monologues and duet acting. Students will be tested on materials presented in class, assigned activities for practice, and occasional homework. All students are expected to participate in a monologue or duet scene at the end of each semester.
Curriculum: Intro to Theatre Arts 1 by Suzy Zimmerman
Grade: 5th - 12th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month, $200 a semester; sibling discount 5% (2nd student: $45, 3rd student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $50 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Musical Theater |
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Instructor: Heather Roberts
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
- What is musical theatre? Students will explore the origin of musical theatre and the shows that have defined the genre.
- Storytelling in Musicals. Students will learn about the “emotional staircase” and how it’s the basis of storytelling in musical theatre.
- Music in Musicals. Students will develop an understanding of how music is used to convey character and emotion, and how that understanding can help strengthen and inform their acting choices.
- Singing Musical Theatre. Students will develop an understanding of proper singing technique and how to use their voice to captivate an audience.
- Dance and Movement. Students will learn how dance and movement contribute to musical storytelling and become familiar with basic choreography.
- Acting the Song. Students will understand the importance of “acting a song” as opposed to just “performing a song”, and learn how to give nuanced, compelling performances.
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Introduction to Speech |
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CLASS FULL
Instructor: Kari Thomas
Course Description: Students will learn the mechanics to successfully stand in front of an audience to deliver a prepared speech with appropriate content and confidence. The class begins with the study of famous speeches and ends with a persuasive speech given by the student on a topic of interest, with much more in between. Students will gain a working knowledge on preparing a speech with effective content and use their voices to communicate to keep an audience interested. Learning to be comfortable with public speaking helps with daily confidence, job interviews, and much more. The students will learn to take their ideas and to communicate effectively to the world. Communication is everything.
Curriculum: Library, famous speeches, poetry, more
Grade: 5th-12th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (FALL)
Tuition: $35 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: Students will learn the mechanics to successfully stand in front of an audience to deliver a prepared speech with appropriate content and confidence. The class begins with the study of famous speeches and ends with a persuasive speech given by the student on a topic of interest, with much more in between. Students will gain a working knowledge on preparing a speech with effective content and use their voices to communicate to keep an audience interested. Learning to be comfortable with public speaking helps with daily confidence, job interviews, and much more. The students will learn to take their ideas and to communicate effectively to the world. Communication is everything.
Curriculum: Library, famous speeches, poetry, more
Grade: 5th-12th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (FALL)
Tuition: $35 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 4 students
Symposium Survey |
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Instructor: Kari Thomas
Course Description: Ever wonder what you want to do? Ever get bored with your typical studies and want something more? Come and learn about lots of different topics and join us in open discussions. Topics will be a brief overview and study which will give the student the ability to try out lots of things. Graphic Design, Blog set up, Photography, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Cultures, and more. Students may sign up on a topic by topic basis each month. This class is for the student that wants to cover a variety of topics to figure out what they really enjoy but doesn't necessarily need a specific credit.
Curriculum: Curated by Kari Thomas
Grade: 6th - 12th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (SPRING)
Required Materials: computer for some topics, general school supplies, some type of camera
Tuition: $30 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 8 students
Course Description: Ever wonder what you want to do? Ever get bored with your typical studies and want something more? Come and learn about lots of different topics and join us in open discussions. Topics will be a brief overview and study which will give the student the ability to try out lots of things. Graphic Design, Blog set up, Photography, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Cultures, and more. Students may sign up on a topic by topic basis each month. This class is for the student that wants to cover a variety of topics to figure out what they really enjoy but doesn't necessarily need a specific credit.
Curriculum: Curated by Kari Thomas
Grade: 6th - 12th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (SPRING)
Required Materials: computer for some topics, general school supplies, some type of camera
Tuition: $30 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 8 students
Study Skills |
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Instructor: Nicole Schultz
Course Description: School, classes, homework, note-taking, lectures, labs, annotating, papers...siblings, chores, sports, lessons, college prep...sleep! AHH! There is a lot for students to manage! When students hit the high school years they need additional skills to balance their workload, achieve their goals, and become independent students.
Curriculum: Victus Study Materials
Grade: 6th- 8th grade
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (FALL SEMESTER); 2:00pm - 3:00 pm (SPRING SEMESTER)
Required Materials: notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters.
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Class Minimum: 2 students
Course Description: School, classes, homework, note-taking, lectures, labs, annotating, papers...siblings, chores, sports, lessons, college prep...sleep! AHH! There is a lot for students to manage! When students hit the high school years they need additional skills to balance their workload, achieve their goals, and become independent students.
Curriculum: Victus Study Materials
Grade: 6th- 8th grade
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (FALL SEMESTER); 2:00pm - 3:00 pm (SPRING SEMESTER)
Required Materials: notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters.
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Class Minimum: 2 students
Gastronomy |
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Instructor: Joshua Schwencke
Course Description: Our programing will be focused on food science and history. Classes will cover familiar foods with a background knowledge on their history, the science during cooking and a small cooking demo. Students will participate in cooking skills such as knife skills and safety, sauce making and meal prep. The science and history of foods used will be also focused on during class duration. This class meets ONCE a month.
Curriculum: A curriculum curated by professional chef, Joshua Schwencke
Grade: 6th - 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MONTHLY; Fall dates: 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, and 12/2. Spring Dates: TBA)
Required Materials: closed toed shoes are a MUST
Tuition: $40 per month (class meets monthly)
Supply Fee: $10 per class
Class Minimum: 7 students
Course Description: Our programing will be focused on food science and history. Classes will cover familiar foods with a background knowledge on their history, the science during cooking and a small cooking demo. Students will participate in cooking skills such as knife skills and safety, sauce making and meal prep. The science and history of foods used will be also focused on during class duration. This class meets ONCE a month.
Curriculum: A curriculum curated by professional chef, Joshua Schwencke
Grade: 6th - 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MONTHLY; Fall dates: 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, and 12/2. Spring Dates: TBA)
Required Materials: closed toed shoes are a MUST
Tuition: $40 per month (class meets monthly)
Supply Fee: $10 per class
Class Minimum: 7 students
Piano |
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Instructor: Olivia Nuncio
Course Description: In our private lessons, I will be teaching piano theory, technique using Bastien methods. I will assess your level at our first lesson and assign books. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students develop a comprehensive understanding of music that will enable them to enjoy playing the piano. It is my desire that my students become lifelong independent music learners. Traditional private lessons will focus primarily on theory, technique, sight reading and repertoire (all genres of music)
Grade: All grade, beginner to intermediate
Curriculum: piano theory, piano technique, and lesson books by Alfred`s and/or Bastien methods.
Time: pick a time at registration.
Tuition: $20 per lesson, $80 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: assigned piano books, notebook for practice assignments
Course Description: In our private lessons, I will be teaching piano theory, technique using Bastien methods. I will assess your level at our first lesson and assign books. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students develop a comprehensive understanding of music that will enable them to enjoy playing the piano. It is my desire that my students become lifelong independent music learners. Traditional private lessons will focus primarily on theory, technique, sight reading and repertoire (all genres of music)
Grade: All grade, beginner to intermediate
Curriculum: piano theory, piano technique, and lesson books by Alfred`s and/or Bastien methods.
Time: pick a time at registration.
Tuition: $20 per lesson, $80 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: assigned piano books, notebook for practice assignments
Beginner Violin |
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Instructor: Kenzie Moczygemba
Course Description: I will be teaching one at a time that way I can help each student individually and help them grow in strength. It takes the student through the basics of violin playing. This class will essentially be a stepping stone for the students. For the first bit they will be learning how to properly handle a violin and bow, by using little games to learn the techniques needed to play with skill. Then around the second or third week we will begin with simple songs. I will walk through them, with each student so they will learn to be proficient in the basics of how to play.
Curriculum: Suzuki
Grade: All grades, beginner to intermediate
Time: pick a time at registration
Tuition: $5 per lesson, $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: violin and bow (with shoulder rest), Suzuki violin lesson book Volume One, notebook for practice assignments
There are great local music supply shops to rent from that can guide you in sizing and accompanying materials.
https://www.stradviolin.com/
https://www.terranovaviolins.com/
Course Description: I will be teaching one at a time that way I can help each student individually and help them grow in strength. It takes the student through the basics of violin playing. This class will essentially be a stepping stone for the students. For the first bit they will be learning how to properly handle a violin and bow, by using little games to learn the techniques needed to play with skill. Then around the second or third week we will begin with simple songs. I will walk through them, with each student so they will learn to be proficient in the basics of how to play.
Curriculum: Suzuki
Grade: All grades, beginner to intermediate
Time: pick a time at registration
Tuition: $5 per lesson, $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: violin and bow (with shoulder rest), Suzuki violin lesson book Volume One, notebook for practice assignments
There are great local music supply shops to rent from that can guide you in sizing and accompanying materials.
https://www.stradviolin.com/
https://www.terranovaviolins.com/
Tae Kwon Do
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Instructor: Ginger Torvik
Course Description: This class will focus on kicks, punches & combination routines, self-defense & weapons. Your student will gain poise, confidence, & endurance as they train hard & learn new skills. Martial Arts are a wonderful way for children to learn the discipline, hard work, & patience that it takes to be successful in life. Students are expected to do push-ups and practice techniques at home at least three times per week.
Grade: 5th - 12th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $40 per month or $160 per semester; 15% sibling discount
Uniform Fee: $35 includes belt & patch for new students, there is an option to buy a special pant
T-shirt: $15.00 new students
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: This class will focus on kicks, punches & combination routines, self-defense & weapons. Your student will gain poise, confidence, & endurance as they train hard & learn new skills. Martial Arts are a wonderful way for children to learn the discipline, hard work, & patience that it takes to be successful in life. Students are expected to do push-ups and practice techniques at home at least three times per week.
Grade: 5th - 12th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $40 per month or $160 per semester; 15% sibling discount
Uniform Fee: $35 includes belt & patch for new students, there is an option to buy a special pant
T-shirt: $15.00 new students
Class Minimum: 4 students