Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization. Lessons for the first semester will come from Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking 6-12. We will also explore arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. This will include the reading of To Kill a Mockingbird, and stories by Edgar Allen Poe. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Homework: 60-90 mins/wk
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:
$25.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Fall)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Stacie Hunt
Fall 2022
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization.. Texts will include traditional sources such as a writing handbook, but we will also examine the arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Spring)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Stacie Hunt
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Argumentative Writing
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization. Lessons for the first semester will come from Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking 6-12. We will also explore arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. This will include the reading of To Kill a Mockingbird, and stories by Edgar Allen Poe. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organizational system.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Art Adventures A
Ages 3yr-6yr
Melissa Voreis
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This class will give your kids the chance to explore their own art making techniques using many different types of art supplies.
Process art is about the process of creating, not about the product that comes from the creating.
When young children are given the opportunity to discover, explore and make mistakes, unique and creative artwork will flow.
They learn to think creatively when allowed the freedom to express themselves through art.
Process art also strengthens fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and spatial intelligence.
It is also a lot of fun!
Requirements:
3-6 year olds
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Art Adventures B
Ages 3yr-6yr
Melissa Voreis
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Wednesday - Preschool A - 131: 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Description:
This class will give your kids the chance to explore their own art making techniques using many different types of art supplies. Process art is about the process of creating, not about the product that comes from the creating. When young children are given the opportunity to discover, explore and make mistakes, unique and creative artwork will flow. They learn to think creatively when allowed the freedom to express themselves through art. Process art also strengthens fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and spatial intelligence. It is also a lot of fun!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Art History
Ages 12yr-18yr
Avonlea Allemann
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This class will be helpful for anyone who is interested in learning how art developed throughout the ages. We will be learning a different period of art as it progressed each week, starting with cave art and ending with modern art. There will be a project each week based on what we’ve learned. For example, in the time of Mesopotamia, your homework will be a drawing of a statue in Persepolis. At the end, you’ll be expected to write an essay on what you’ve learned about the various art stages throughout history.
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:
$22.00
Art History Inspired
Ages 11yr-16yr
Avonlea Allemann
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This class is for those who want to know more about how art was formed in different countries through various artists. Each week, we will be doing a craft, drawing, or making a mixed media project centering around an artist, country, or both. For instance, we would do a colored pencil optical illusion print which started out in Greece. Or focus on a painting of Monet's water lilies while listening to popular music from that time period. Some pieces may take a few weeks while others will take just one week. We'll start out simple with a lesson in drawing and color before we move onto more complicated works of art. Some of the works to come include a still life, paper lanterns, a Thomas Kinkade inspired house, etc. This class will be very family friendly with what is shown and talked about. Homework will be a write up of what you learned about that artist and/or country to go with each project you finish that week. The supply fee will cover a sketchpad and quality colored pencils that they will get to keep as well as cardstock and other paints I will bring for students to use at their disposal.
Requirements:
None
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Art Lab
Ages 10yr-18yr
Ellie Tauscher
Spring 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
"This will be an “open art lab” time for students in art classes to work on projects they’ve started in class and play with techniques they’re learning in addition to class times. We will be open to students coming every week or on an “as needed” basis (with parental approval) but registration for this class is required for either format. I will be available for tutoring or assistance during this time as well as making sure any approved materials are available from the teachers cabinets. Our heart in the art department is that students grow and play with art and learn to enjoy creating both in and out of class, and this is an opportunity to do that.
No prerequisites required to come and participate with students own materials. In order to use teacher materials students must be enrolled in an art class and have approved material usage with their teacher.
Students will bring their own materials or request permission from their teachers to use teacher materials during lab time. Students should bring their own notebook, sketch book, or paper to use and have a project in mind to work on during lab.
There will be no homework. "
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:
$0.00
Artistic Pursuits: 4th-5th
Ages 9yr-11yr
Lucinda Brown
Fall 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Artistic Pursuits curriculum will be used as the base for this year-long course. It is designed to provide a foundational base for your elementary-aged student’s art education. This class will offer hands-on experience with drawing and a variety of fun media projects. Lessons will have a strong focus on the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color) as well as design principles such as composition, balance, overlapping, proportion, movement, etc. Lessons will also include masterworks featuring some of the finest American artists. Through Artistic Pursuits, students will enjoy a comprehensive program that involves them in the creative process and encourages the development of observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students that are interested in learning new things, and are able to listen and follow directions.
Parents, PLEASE make a habit of responding to Slack messages (so I know you have read them) either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
IMPORTANT: Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Artistic Pursuits: 4th-5th
Ages 9yr-11yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Artistic Pursuits curriculum will be used as the base for this year-long course. It is designed to provide a foundational base for your elementary-aged student’s art education. This class will offer hands-on experience with drawing and a variety of fun media projects. Lessons will have a strong focus on the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color) as well as design principles such as composition, balance, overlapping, proportion, movement, etc. Lessons will also include masterworks featuring some of the finest American artists. Through Artistic Pursuits, students will enjoy a comprehensive program that involves them in the creative process and encourages the development of observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students that are interested in learning new things, and are able to listen and follow directions.
Parents, PLEASE make a habit of responding to Slack messages (so I know you have read them) either with a reply in thread or an emoji.
IMPORTANT: Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.