Classes


 
 

Status Class Name
Class = Full
Ages Teacher Term Category
ASL for Littles Ages 6yrs-8yrs McFarland, Noah Fall 2025 Language Arts
- Foreign Language
Schedule: Wednesday - Classroom - 224: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:This fun class for young learners will help bridge the gap between the Hearing and Deaf community and will give students a head start for future ASL classes which are offered here at FPHRC. Each week they will learn new signs like the alphabet, finger spelling, seasons and holidays, weather and animals and our final weeks we'll be signing to familiar worship songs! The class will have plenty of games to keep the learning fun and engaging! Note: This class will be taught by a student teacher.
Requirements:A notebook and writing instrument is recommended for writing down the words we're learning in each class but not required. I will provide a list of words after each class and post to our Slack channel.
Assistants:
Homework:< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:1
Admin Tier:Elective
Admin Fee:$5.00, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:$80.00
Supply Fee:$5.00
Astronomy Ages 15yrs-18yrs Ringnalda, Andrew Spring 2022 Science
- General Science
Schedule: Monday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:Astronomy might be considered the first science. Charting the movements of the stars and planets was one of man’s earliest "scientific" endeavors. We will be using Dr. Sarah Salviander’s Astronomy and Astrophysics materials. This class uses an online text that can be found at https://sixdayscience.com/curriculum/textbooks/. Students will need to purchase the Activity & Lab Book and the Exam Book to comply with the course’s user agreement. Further information will be sent after registration. We’ll be using the course Biblical Supplement along with the regular course materials to demonstrate that astronomy and Biblical teaching are not in conflict. This is a full-year course intended to satisfy a student’s high school science credit requirements. A student should have familiarity with algebra, and we will review math concepts as necessary. Requires Astronomy and Astrophysics Lab and Activities e-book, Astronomy and Astrophysics Test Book. Some labs will require nighttime sky viewing. Prerequisite: Algebra Homework: 5+ hours/week, some labs will require nighttime sky viewing
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:None
Billable Hours Per Week:1
Admin Tier:Class Override
Admin Fee:$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:$125.00
Supply Fee:$0.00
Astronomy Ages 15yrs-18yrs Ringnalda, Andrew Fall 2021 Science
- General Science
Schedule: Monday - Classroom - 220: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:Astronomy might be considered the first science. Charting the movements of the stars and planets was one of man’s earliest "scientific" endeavors. We will be using Dr. Sarah Salviander’s Astronomy and Astrophysics materials. This class uses an online text that can be found at https://sixdayscience.com/curriculum/textbooks/. Students will need to purchase the Activity & Lab Book and the Exam Book to comply with the course’s user agreement. Further information will be sent after registration. We’ll be using the course Biblical Supplement along with the regular course materials to demonstrate that astronomy and Biblical teaching are not in conflict. This is a full-year course intended to satisfy a student’s high school science credit requirements. A student should have familiarity with algebra, and we will review math concepts as necessary. Requires Astronomy and Astrophysics Lab and Activities e-book, Astronomy and Astrophysics Test Book. Some labs will require nighttime sky viewing. Prerequisite: Algebra Homework: 5+ hours/week, some labs will require nighttime sky viewing
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:None
Billable Hours Per Week:1
Admin Tier:Class Override
Admin Fee:$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:$125.00
Supply Fee:$15.00
Astronomy: Exploring Creation Ages 10yrs-13yrs McNabb, Courtney Fall 2025 Science
- General Science
Schedule: Tuesday - Shop - SHOP: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:Your student will explore and learn about the sun, planets, asteroid belt, dwarf planets, the Kuiper belt galaxies, nebulae, and even black holes as they reveal the marvel and might of our loving Creator. Their awareness of the beauty of the universe and its Creator will expand as they expand their studies to the far reaches of what we can see out in space.
Requirements:Purchase textbook: Exploring Creation Astronomy 2nd Edition (about $50)
Assistants:
Homework:< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:1
Admin Tier:Elective
Admin Fee:$5.00, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:$110.00
Supply Fee:$25.00
Automotive Technology Ages 14yrs-19yrs+ VanGelder, Kirk Spring 2026 Science
- Automotive
Schedule: Tuesday - Shop - SHOP: 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:This course is designed to take students one step deeper in automotive maintenance skills than Basic Car Care. We will continue to learn about each of the major systems on a vehicle, how they operate, and how they are maintained. With more access to the shop area, we expect to do more hands on activities with approximately 50% classroom time and 50% shop time. The supply fee includes safety glasses and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:Louis D'Andrea
Homework:< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:2
Admin Tier:Specialty
Admin Fee:$5.00, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:$100.00
Supply Fee:$50.00
Automotive Technology Ages 14yrs-19yrs+ VanGelder, Kirk Fall 2025 Science
- Automotive
Schedule: Thursday - Shop - SHOP: 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:In this class we learn about automotive technology using the current projects that are available to us at the center. This includes the Mustang and the Suburban as well as other projects that may come up. We discuss the theory of operation for systems & projects that we take on for each vehicle. Over time, we will cover basic theory of operation, maintenance, and light repair of all major systems on a vehicle.
Requirements:Ability to follow directions, especially safety rules. An interest in mechanical things and an eagerness to learn.
Assistants:
Homework:< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:2
Admin Tier:Specialty
Admin Fee:$5.00, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:$100.00
Supply Fee:$25.00
Automotive Technology 1 Ages 14yrs-19yrs+ VanGelder, Kirk Fall 2024 Science
- Automotive
Schedule: Wednesday - Shop - SHOP: 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:This course is designed to take students one step deeper in automotive maintenance skills than Basic Car Care. We will continue to learn about each of the major systems on a vehicle, how they operate, and how they are maintained. With more access to the shop area, we expect to do more hands on activities with approximately 50% classroom time and 50% shop time. The supply fee includes safety glasses and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:Louis D'Andrea
Homework:Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:2
Admin Tier:Specialty
Admin Fee:$5, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:$100.00
Supply Fee:$25.00
Automotive Technology 1A Ages 14yrs-19yrs+ VanGelder, Kirk Spring 2025 Science
- Automotive
Schedule: Wednesday - Shop - SHOP: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:This course is designed to take students one step deeper in automotive maintenance skills than Basic Car Care. We will continue to learn about each of the major systems on a vehicle, how they operate, and how they are maintained. With more access to the shop area, we expect to do more hands on activities with approximately 50% classroom time and 50% shop time. The supply fee includes safety glasses and misc supplies. Taught by a 30+ year Cascadia Technical Academy Auto Tech Instructor.
Requirements:Wearing of safety glasses while in the shop. Ability to follow directions, especially safety instructions and rules.
Assistants:Louis D'Andrea
Homework:< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:2
Admin Tier:Elective
Admin Fee:$5, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:$100.00
Supply Fee:$25.00
Autumn Explorers Ages 2yrs-4yrs Maddox, Mallory Fall 2025 Early Education
Schedule: Tuesday - Preschool A - 131: 11:00 am - 12:50 pm
Description:Celebrate the fun of fall with our sensory-rich, play-based preschool class designed especially for curious toddlers and preschoolers! Each week, children will explore the colors, textures, and sounds of autumn through hands-on activities like pumpkin & gourd comparisons, leaf suncatchers, pine cone art, and splat-painted fall trees. From sunflower seed tweezing and pumpkin goo sensory bags, we’ll nurture fine motor skills, creativity, and early science discovery. With a blend of art, music, sensory play, and outdoor discovery, this class will leave your child excited to learn and explore every crisp leaf and pinecone they find. Join us in a seasonal journey where nature and learning go hand in hand!
Requirements:Children must be able to attend class without parent (special needs with a student helper is fine). Students need to use restroom before class, and have a parent available on Slack for bathroom breaks during class.
Assistants:
Homework:None
Billable Hours Per Week:2
Admin Tier:Elective
Admin Fee:$5.00, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:$170.00
Supply Fee:$25.00
Avian Adventures Ages 4yrs-6yrs Harmel, Athena Summer 2026 Early Education
Schedule: Monday - Preschool A - 131: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Preschool A - 131: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Preschool A - 131: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Preschool A - 131: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:Are you ready for an adventure? Each day we will be learning about a new bird in depth with different classifications and habitats! We will work on our bird journals daily to further our knowlege by gluing information, drawing, and our daily bible verse we will discuss. We will do a special bird craft daily (for example making a pinecone bird feeder!). We will do a daily bird experiment (for example dissecting an owl pellet!). And we will make a fun bird snack for ourselves daily (for example edible bird nest!). If weather allows, we will have some outside time with bubbles, chalk, and coloring. Excited to explore Gods creations with you- let the adventure begin!
Requirements:Please let me know if there is a food allergy thank you.
Assistants:
Homework:None
Billable Hours Per Week:12
Admin Tier:Elective
Admin Fee:$5, Term Total = $60
Class Fee:$100.00
Supply Fee:$0.00

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