I hope you are curious, because in this class we will discover a lot about God’s creation. Our topics for this year will be creation, the universe (stars, planets, rockets), Earth, rocks & minerals, weather, the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom, the human body and some physics, chemistry and dinosaur fun.
Kids will build interactive science notebooks and learn memory songs using "Considering God’s Creation" for our main text. Each lesson will include a variety of crafts & activities. Kids will use the scientific method for our experiments. We will also do biographies of godly scientists. “I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” - George Washington Carver. Join me as we share this year-long class together to listen to God speak about His creation.
Requirements:
Kids do not need to be proficient readers/writers for this class. Students should be ready to write a few words each week (they can trace or copy from the board). Students will be encouraged to follow 3-step directions, work independently, ask for help if needed, take turns, and show kindness and respect to the teacher and fellow classmates.
About once a month I may have a take-home assignment for the kids to do and bring back.
Kids will keep an additional science notebook at home for optional Charlotte Mason-style nature studies during the week.
This class will be a gentle introduction to the first 1-2 chapters of most high school science courses. We will focus on unit conversions, calculator skills, graphing, the metric system, the scientific method, scientific notation, and measuring. There will be a heavy emphasis on study skills such as: taking notes in class, test taking strategies, following directions, and gleaning appropriate information from word problems.
Requirements:
Students must have a TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator (approximately $20)
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 3 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Scratch Programming
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Clark, Mark
Fall 2023
Computer Technology
- Computer Science
Schedule:
Thursday - Computer Lab - 125: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This course will introduce students (ages 13-18) to computer programming using the Scratch language, which was designed in 2007 by MIT to teach fundamental programming concepts to young people. The curriculum will focus on concepts for designing, programming, and developing a video game to help maintain student engagement, retention, and interest, but the skills learned apply to any kind of computer programming. The course will also include a presentation, as each student must “pitch” his game idea to an audience during the final week. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend those days! More information will be provided in Slack at that time.
This is a one semester course (16 weeks) that meets once a week. If students are not able to bring a laptop to class, additional time at the resource center may be required for them to use the FPHRC computer lab.
Students taking the Computer Programming Using Scratch course will learn: fundamental programming concepts, such as loops, variables, and conditionals; different areas of computer programming, including graphics, audio, and logic; understanding user interactions, interfaces, and events; formally defining and designing a computer program
Requirements:
Students must have the “Scratch Coding for Beginners” book, which can be purchased on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMLQ5Z2D . In addition, students must bring a laptop or tablet on which the Scratch app will be installed. (We will work to accommodate students who do not have access to a laptop or tablet in the FPHRC computer lab. This may require extra time in the lab so the student can complete homework outside of scheduled classroom time.) In addition, a notebook and pencil(s) for taking notes are required.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Scratch Programming Junior
Ages 8yr-12yr
Clark, Mark
Fall 2023
Computer Technology
- Computer Science
Schedule:
Tuesday - Computer Lab - 125: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This course will introduce students (ages 8-12) to computer programming using the Scratch language, which was designed in 2007 by MIT to teach fundamental programming concepts to young people. The curriculum will focus on concepts for designing, programming, and developing a video game to help maintain student engagement, retention, and interest, but the skills learned apply to any kind of computer programming. The course will also include a presentation, as each student must “pitch” his game idea to an audience during the final week. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend those days! More information will be provided in Slack at that time.
This is a one semester course (16 weeks) that meets once a week. If students are not able to bring a laptop to class, additional time at the resource center may be required for them to use the FPHRC computer lab.
Students taking the Computer Programming Using Scratch course will learn: fundamental programming concepts, such as loops, variables, and conditionals; different areas of computer programming, including graphics, audio, and logic; understanding user interactions, interfaces, and events; formally defining and designing a computer program
Requirements:
Students must have the “Scratch Coding for Beginners” book, which can be purchased on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMLQ5Z2D . In addition, students must bring a laptop or tablet on which the Scratch app will be installed. (We will work to accommodate students who do not have access to a laptop or tablet in the FPHRC computer lab. This may require extra time in the lab so the student can complete homework outside of scheduled classroom time.) In addition, a notebook and pencil(s) for taking notes are required.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Scripture Art
Ages 10yr-19yr+
Tauscher, Ellie
Fall 2022
Arts
- Multi Media
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Description:
In this class we will cover a variety of mixed media art techniques and talk about the beauty of letting your art be inspired by scripture. We will cover the basics of watercolor, acrylic, hand lettering, and much more. We will spend several weeks at a time exploring and playing with different mediums followed by opportunities to create more complete pieces of art founded on Bible verses chosen by the students for their own work. At the end of the term we will put all of their skills to use creating their own individual pieces on canvas for them to take home. I have been offering this class at the resource center for three years now and the ingenuity and creativity of the students I’ve had always astounds me! It brings me such joy to see my students growing not only in their artistic abilities through this class but in their increased knowledge of God’s word. In addition, their self discovery as we work together to push their boundaries, try new things, and see the value of imperfections and learning from mistakes is beautiful as I watch them growing into young men and women of God. I look forward to guiding even more students through this super fun class this fall! I hope you’ll join us! Please bring supplies I will provide in the first class as well as a good attitude and a verse to work with each class.
Requirements:
None, messy Bible can follow enrollment in this class.
Assistants:
Hannah Fant (maybe), Abigail Hill (maybe)
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Scripture Art
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Tauscher, Ellie
Spring 2022
Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will cover a variety of mixed media art techniques and talk about the beauty of letting your art be inspired by scripture. We will cover the basics of watercolor, acrylic, hand lettering, and much more. We will spend several weeks at a time exploring and playing with different mediums followed by opportunities to create more complete pieces of art founded on Bible verses chosen by the students for their own work. At the end of the term we will put all of their skills to use creating their own individual pieces on canvas for them to take home.
I have been offering this class at the resource center for three years now and the ingenuity and creativity of the students I’ve had always astounds me! It brings me such joy to see my students growing not only in their artistic abilities through this class but in their increased knowledge of God’s word. In addition, their self discovery as we work together to push their boundaries, try new things, and see the value of imperfections and learning from mistakes is beautiful as I watch them growing into young men and women of God. I look forward to guiding even more students through this super fun class this fall! I hope you’ll join us!
Please bring supplies I will provide in the first class as well as a good attitude and a verse to work with each class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Scripture Art
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Tauscher, Ellie
Fall 2021
Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will cover a variety of mixed media art techniques and talk about the beauty of letting your art be inspired by scripture. We will cover the basics of watercolor, acrylic, hand lettering, and much more. We will spend several weeks at a time exploring and playing with different mediums followed by opportunities to create more complete pieces of art founded on Bible verses chosen by the students for their own work. At the end of the term we will put all of their skills to use creating their own individual pieces on canvas for them to take home.
I have been offering this class at the resource center for three years now and the ingenuity and creativity of the students I’ve had always astounds me! It brings me such joy to see my students growing not only in their artistic abilities through this class but in their increased knowledge of God’s word. In addition, their self discovery as we work together to push their boundaries, try new things, and see the value of imperfections and learning from mistakes is beautiful as I watch them growing into young men and women of God. I look forward to guiding even more students through this super fun class this fall! I hope you’ll join us!
Please bring supplies I will provide in the first class as well as a good attitude and a verse to work with each class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$40, Term Total = $40
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Scripture Art
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Tauscher, Ellie
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Description:
The purpose of this class is to inspire scripture reading and memorization by making it beautiful! By exploring different mediums (including watercolors, acrylics, 3D media and more) students will be encouraged to create beautiful artwork based on scripture by learning different techniques each week and completing their own personalized canvas as a final project during the last few weeks of the term.
Check out this link for some examples of previous work done by the instructor and students: https://wordpainter93.wixsite.com/eportfolioofficial/scriptureart
Bring: Pencil, binder/folder/backpack in which to keep sketchbook (provided by teacher) and past projects (recommended, but not required)
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$48, Term Total = $48
Class Fee:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Seedlings Orange Tigers (Block A) - Creation Station
Seedlings Orange Tigers (Block B) - Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Ages 6yr-7yr
Sass, Michelle
Fall 2024
Seedlings
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
A STEM class where kids will use problem solving, creativity and teamwork to design and build things like houses, bridges, catapults, towers, ect.
Requirements:
This class is in a Seedlings Co-op track. Each Seedlings track consists of two classes (Block A and B). By registering for this class, your child will automatically be registered for both blocks. Parents are required to help in a class during one of the two blocks, and will be assigned a class before the start of the session. For more information on Seedlings visit https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/seedlings. All participating Seedlings parents MUST ATTEND Seedlings Orientation, Thursday, August 29, 6:30pm at the Center. ** Seedlings is 10 weeks long. Our last day will be November 14. **
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$30, Term Total = $30
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Seedlings Aqua Turtles Block A (ABCs to Help You Grow)
Ages 3yr-4yr
Cash, Karissa
Spring 2022
Seedlings
Schedule:
Thursday - Dance Studio B - 118: 10:20 am - 11:00 am
Description:
We will be reading Big Thoughts For Little People ( ABC's to help you grow). Each week we will teach two letters along with learning biblical concepts from the book. This will be paired with a fun craft for each letter. Then this will be followed with making letters out of noodles, play dough, Legos ect. At the end of the semester your child will get to take home their completed letter book!
This class is in a Seedlings Co-op track. Each track consists of two classes (Block A and B). By registering for this class, your child will automatically be registered for both blocks. Parents are required to help in a class during one of the two blocks. YOU MUST REGISTER YOURSELF IN THE CLASS/BLOCK YOU WISH TO HELP IN. Helper spots are first come, first served. For more information on Seedlings visit www.fphrc.org/seedlings
All participating Seedlings parents MUST ATTEND Seedlings Orientation, Wednesday Jan 26th, 6:30pm at the Center.