The game of Chess is 1500 years old and remains one of the most popular strategy games of all time. It is played in many places by all ages, all over the world. If this isn’t already exciting, it is also important to note that chess improves memory skills, social skills, perspective, creativity, and critical thinking. The Basics of Chess class will emphasize all of these skills plus teach healthy competition. The class is designed for the student who is just learning chess or has a basic understanding and wants to improve skills. The board, set up, pieces, and strategies will be taught along with some healthy and fair competition.
The material fee will cover your student's own personal chess board and book.
This class is probably not for your student if….
your student is already very good at chess
your student is extremely competitive (sometimes students get upset losing, but if this is a consistent behavior the class will not be a good fit)
your student cannot sit still through a board game
your student is extremely talkative
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$40.00
Narnia - Magician's Nephew Unit Study
Ages 6yr-8yr
Heather Cates
Winter/Spring 2021
Language Arts
- Reading
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will explore the world of Narnia through the first book - The Magician's Nephew. We will read one chapter a week during class. We will also complete other activities as we progress through the book - lapbooking, writing, crafts, and other activities.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Tap I
Ages 6yr-9yr
Anne Knoedler
Winter/Spring 2021
Dance
- Tap
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Tap I offers an introduction into the world of rhythm and sound. We will learn the foundational steps that are the building blocks to fast, beautiful tapping. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Dancers will have the opportunity to share their dances at our Spring Show. The Spring Show is scheduled for May 21st and 22nd at 6:30 PM, with a dress rehearsal the evening before on May 20th at 6:30 PM. Students taking multiple classes (or siblings) receive half off their second class taken with the same instructor. Fees may be paid monthly or by semester. Costume fees for the Spring Show are due by March 15th. (Estimated $25 to rent.)
Tap Shoes Required
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$64.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Lego Club
Ages 6yr-12yr
Seleia Neal
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Monday - Dance Studio B - 118: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Let your imagination soar as you make awesome Lego creations! Each week there will be new challenges and prompts to inspire your child's creativity. Each class will include some time for free play , as well as time for each child to show off their creations to the rest of the class before we clean up. Come join for a time of creativity and fun!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Coding with Scratch - T
Ages 8yr-14yr
Elora Neal
Winter/Spring 2021
Schedule:
Tuesday - Computer Lab - 125: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Beginning and intermediate students follow simple instruction to become an expert coder using the popular block-based visual programming language Scratch. Develop the essential skills needed to work with code, including problem-solving and critical thinking. Students will learn to create and customize their own projects. Each student must have a Scratch account prior to the first class. The instructor will need login information, such as the email address and password associated with each account, in order to help students log in each week. Accounts can be created at scratch.mit.edu. Students should use their real name as their username. [Parents: the Scratch website is run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is intended to be safe for children to use. The online version of Scratch works well on Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu computers.]
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Ballet 2A
Ages 7yr-12yr
Kaylah Alicea
Winter/Spring 2021
Dance
- Ballet
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - New students will be accepted by audition only. Please contact the teacher to schedule your student's audition. This class will be taken after Ballet 2A or 1B is completed successfully and teacher agrees student is ready to move forward, or by audition. Barre Skills – All basic barre positions and steps but adding in port a bras and by the end of the year – releves. Center Floor - Chasse, pique, single pirouette working towards double in fifth, arabesque, chasse sote, glissade, echappe, balance, assamble, changment, chasse tour jete, begin learning pique turns, Pas de bouree ́. Ballet attire is required to attend class (pink tights, leotard, and ballet slippers) as well as hair pulled back in a bun.This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Dancers will have the opportunity to share their dances at our Spring Show. The Spring Show is scheduled for May 21st and 22nd at 6:30 PM, with a dress rehearsal the evening before on May 20th at 6:30 PM. Students taking multiple classes (or siblings) receive half off their second class taken with the same instructor. Fees may be paid monthly or by semester. Costume fees for the Spring Show are due by March 15th. (Estimated $25 to rent.)
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$64.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
American Sign Language for Beginners
Ages 7yr-16yr
Summer St John
Winter/Spring 2021
Language Arts
Schedule:
Tuesday - Preschool A - 131: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
In this class we will be learning all the basics of ASL: fingerspelling the alphabet, numbers and greeting.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Ballet IA
Ages 7yr-10yr
Anne Knoedler
Winter/Spring 2021
Dance
- Ballet
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Ballet I is all about helping students express themselves well and gracefully while still having a lot of fun! I want to encourage a love of dance and that comes with instruction that is not only foundational but joyful as well. Ballet attire is required to attend class (pink tights, leotard, and ballet slippers) as well as hair pulled back in a bun.This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Dancers will have the opportunity to share their dances at our Spring Show. The Spring Show is scheduled for May 21st and 22nd at 6:30 PM, with a dress rehearsal the evening before on May 20th at 6:30 PM. Students taking multiple classes (or siblings) receive half off their second class taken with the same instructor. Fees may be paid monthly or by semester. Costume fees for the Spring Show are due by March 15th. (Estimated $25 to rent.)
Ballet Shoes Required
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
This will be a fun class as we work consistently through the Math U See single and multiple digit multiplication Gamma book. No previous experience with multiplication is required. However a solid foundation in addition and subtraction is highly recommended. I will be using the Math U See manipulatives as well as skip counting, dot to dot pages, and regular 5 minute math drills. I have 5 kids, have been homeschooling for 27 years, and teaching other students for about 15 years so I understand how different each student can be. As a teacher my goal is to help them succeed even if math is not their strongest subject. Over the years I have learned how vital the parent's role is in the student's success and that consistency is definitely the key in math! Therefore their assignments will consist of about 20 questions a day and 1 quiz a week. I'm looking forward to working together and getting to know you and your sweet student!
This is a two day a week class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Lyrical 1A (7-12)
Ages 7yr-12yr
Alexa Kehler
Winter/Spring 2021
Dance
- Lyrical
Schedule:
Monday - Dance Studio A - 116: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is preferred but not required. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We may be dancing with props including ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes. Dancers will have the opportunity to share their dances at our Spring Dance Show. The Spring Show is scheduled for May 21st and 22nd at 6:30 PM, with a dress rehearsal the evening before on May 20th at 6:30 PM. Students taking multiple classes (or siblings) receive half off their second class taken with the same instructor. Fees may be paid monthly or by semester. Costume fees for the Spring Show are due by March 15th. (Estimated $25 to rent.)