Using the curriculum Math-U-See, students will learn about Geometry. The course includes learning about two and three-dimensional figures and their properties. In addition, students will use their algebra skills and deductive reasoning to complete geometric proofs. Each week, students will be taught a new lesson on Mondays with review and practice on Wednesdays. Video lessons will be made available for support.
Requirements:
Requires Math-U-See Geometry Student Pack. This includes the student workbook and test book and costs about $45.
Using the curriculum Math-U-See, students will learn about Geometry. The course includes learning about two and three-dimensional figures and their properties. In addition, students will use their algebra skills and deductive reasoning to complete geometric proofs. Each week, students will be taught a new lesson on Mondays with review and practice on Wednesdays. Video lessons will be made available for support.
Requirements:
Requires Math-U-See Geometry Student Pack. This includes the student workbook and test book and costs about $45.
This will be a fun adventure into what it means to be a hero! The first book we will read is George Washington's Socks. In this adventure five kids get transported back in time to the Battle at Trenton smack in the middle of the American Revolution. The kids will meet some famous names in the founding of our country including George Washington and have to make some hard-heroic decisions. The second book we will read will be Ereth's Birthday. This book focuses on a foul tempered porcupine who may expect a little too much from his best friend and ends up an unlikely hero in the end. The third book will be Hatchet. In this book, a 13 year old boy finds himself a victim of a small plane crash in the jungle and moves through a journey of survival and healing. This class will focus on character building through discussion, writing book reports IEW style, and reading. Please purchase the following books being read in class: Hatchet by Gary Paulson, Ereth's Birthday by AVI, and George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff (all available on Amazon). An hour of homework expected each week. Mondays AND Wednesdays.
This will be a fun adventure into what it means to be a hero! The first book we will read is George Washington's Socks. In this adventure five kids get transported back in time to the Battle at Trenton smack in the middle of the American Revolution. The kids will meet some famous names in the founding of our country including George Washington and have to make some hard-heroic decisions. The second book we will read will be Ereth's Birthday. This book focuses on a foul tempered porcupine who may expect a little too much from his best friend and ends up an unlikely hero in the end. The third book will be Hatchet. In this book, a 13 year old boy finds himself a victim of a small plane crash in the jungle and moves through a journey of survival and healing. This class will focus on character building through discussion, writing book reports IEW style, and reading. Please purchase the following books being read in class: Hatchet by Gary Paulson, Ereth's Birthday by AVI, and George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff (all available on Amazon). An hour of homework expected each week. Mondays AND Wednesdays.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$96, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$115.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Globetrotter's Treehouse
Ages 7yr-10yr
Reinhardt, Diana
Fall 2023
Social Studies
- Geography
Schedule:
Monday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Join your fellow Globetrotters up in the treehouse as we travel the world through stories, craft projects, games, art history, missionary biographies, world landmarks, cultural celebrations, music and more! Each week students will add a new flag stamp to their Passport and learn about that country's unique characteristics. We will also study & pray each week for different people groups around the world who need to hear about Jesus.
At the end of this year-long class, each student will take home an information-packed suitcase of all their work and projects.
Requirements:
Requirements:
*This class is meant to be taken alongside the enrichment class Eat Your Way Around the World. At registration you will automatically be registered for both; contact the class coordinator if you do not wish to be enrolled in Eat Your Way Around the World.
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Globetrotter's Treehouse
Eat Your Way Around the World
Ages 7yr-10yr
Reinhardt, Diana
Spring 2024
Social Studies
- Geography
Schedule:
Monday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Join your fellow Globetrotters up in the treehouse as we travel the world through stories, craft projects, games, art history, missionary biographies, world landmarks, cultural celebrations, music and more! Each week students will add a new flag stamp to their Passport and learn about that country's unique characteristics. We will also study & pray each week for different people groups around the world who need to hear about Jesus.
At the end of this year-long class, each student will take home an information-packed suitcase of all their work and projects.
Requirements:
Requirements:
*This class is meant to be taken alongside the enrichment class Eat Your Way Around the World. At registration you will automatically be registered for both; contact the class coordinator if you do not wish to be enrolled in Eat Your Way Around the World.
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Globetrotters on a Mission
Globetrotters on a Mission
Ages 7yr-10yr
Reinhardt, Diana
Fall 2024
Social Studies
- Geography
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Grab your passport and discover countries & cultures through global crafts, missionary biographies, map skills, crafts, games, art history, world landmarks, holiday celebrations, music ... and international snacks!!! We will travel thorough 6 continents, 24 countries, and learn about a new missionary for each continent. Each week students will add a new flag to their passport, learn about that country’s unique characteristics, label its map, make a craft – and sample tasty snacks to help get that well-rounded cultural experience. We will also study & pray each week for different people groups around the world who need to hear about Jesus. The goal is for our kids to be excited about different cultures, learn basic world geography, but most importantly, to have a heart for missions at home and abroad.
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$110.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Graphic Design
Graphic Design 2
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Snyder, Tom
Fall 2024
Arts
- Multi Media
Schedule:
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
We live in a visual world. To make an impact on our world it is vital to be able to communicate visually. This class will present the fundamental concepts of visual communication. LORD willing it will be a year long journey from hand lettering and the use of type to producing a video for a YouTube channel. We will explore drawing, composition, use of color, designing and producing brand identity for a small business, digital photography principles, web design, children's book illustration, storyboarding, and more. We will use Photoshop, Premier Rush, Animate, and many of the software programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of programs. We will learn how to draw on the Wacom One tablet screens in the Computer Lab.
So if you want to give your student an exposure to the world of graphic design, this is the class for you.
I'm Tom Snyder. I have a Master's degree in Teaching and about 60 years experience as a visual artist. I have worked as a school teacher for about the last 20 years. It would be great to be able to share what I have learned with your student.
Requirements:
I will provide a 3-Ring notebook, colored pencils, pens, and some paper. Your student needs to provide a desire to produce good work and communicate important ideas. You may want to provide other materials as we proceed through our time together but I would wait until you know what kind of project your student wants to do for an assignment.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $160
Class Fee:
$120.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Graphic Design, Photography, and Yearbook (Fall)
Ages 13yr-19yr+
McAtee, Amanda
Fall 2022
Arts
- Media
Schedule:
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
The main objective of this course is to teach multimedia communication through learning basic graphics design elements, basic photography and photojournalism concepts, and to develop some journalism and communication skills by building a Firmly Planted 2022/23 yearbook. We will begin the fall semester by learning and developing basic design skills, including layout, graphic design, and digital art. We will learn the basics of portrait photography, studio portraits and photojournalism. We will develop journalistic skills, including writing, interviewing, and gathering information.
This is a year long class and our goal for the fall semester will be to produce all the photography and the production program for the Theater class. The spring semester, we will continue our study of graphics design, photography and journalistic skills with the goal of producing a center yearbook that reflects the experiences of this school year and is an accurate representation of the center. This class encourages student independence, motivation, and responsibility, especially in regards to producing the yearbook.
Requirements:
Students of all ability and experience levels are welcome. Homework: 2+ hours each week. Requirements: Digital camera and a memory card. The digital camera can be a point and shoot although preference would be a DSLR camera. Students will need access to a computer for homework and the ability to download some free software apps. In order to produce the portraits, theater programs and yearbook, students will be asked to attend events and activities outside of the class times. These are meant to be learning activities in which the student will get real world experience in the design, photography and journalism fields.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Greek Myths for Kids
Ages 9yr-11yr
Madruga, Traci
Fall 2023
Social Studies
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 135: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Learn all about the Big 12 - 7 gods, and 5 goddesses - in Greek mythology while reading through the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and doing hands-on activities. The crafts will include painting an amphora, molding Greek columns, and more!