Middle School Engineering: Challenging the Next Generation
Ages 11yr-13yr
Giselle Veach
Spring 2022
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Join us for this challenge based Engineering course in which students will apply STEM concepts to solve problems they may encounter in the real world! Students will work individually or as teams each unit to create a solution to the unit challenge, with some guidance from the teacher. Examples of challenges that will be implemented in class include: The Bridge Challenge, Designing an earthquake-proof building, The Perched Water-Proof Pot, etc. Concluding the course, students will present their favorite work on the final day of class. Bring a notebook, pencil, ruler, pen, scissors, protractor, compass, calculator.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Middle School Engineering: Challenging the Next Generation
Ages 11yr-13yr
Giselle Veach
Fall 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Join us for this challenge based Engineering course in which students will apply STEM concepts to solve problems they may encounter in the real world! Students will work individually or as teams each unit to create a solution to the unit challenge, with some guidance from the teacher. Examples of challenges that will be implemented in class include: The Bridge Challenge, Designing an earthquake-proof building, The Perched Water-Proof Pot, etc. Concluding the course, students will present their favorite work on the final day of class. Bring a notebook, pencil, ruler, pen, scissors, protractor, compass, calculator.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Middle School English
Ages 11yr-14yr
Rachael Becker
Fall 2023
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets once a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
This class is a year-long class for middle school students. We will meet once per week for one hour. Homework will be approximately 1 hour per week. The focus this year will be on reading quality literature, narrative and essay writing, comprehension strategies, conventions review, vocabulary study. Students will need the following books: The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien, George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery. Homework is due before class each week in order for students to be prepared for class discussions/activities. Points will be deducted from assignments for late work. This is a pass/fail course (80% for passing). Assignments may be done on paper or on Google Classroom depending on the assignment. Electronic materials will be available on Google Classrroom. Other content for this class may come from YouTube videos and other websites as needed.
Requirements:
Grades 6-8
Needed for each family to purchase: three-ring binder with dividers if using for multiple classes, writing notebook (college-ruled), pencil, high lighter, sticky-notes, The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien; George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery.
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. New students may be accepted on case-by-case basis. Please contact teacher to request.
In this class, students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will practice the three main types of writing: expository, argumentative, and narrative. Grammar concepts will be woven throughout. I also hope to cover a unit on public speaking in the 2nd semester
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$85.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Middle School English
Ages 11yr-14yr
Rachael Becker
Spring 2024
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets once a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
This class is a year-long class for middle school students. We will meet once per week for one hour. Homework will be approximately 1 hour per week. The focus this year will be on reading quality literature, narrative and essay writing, comprehension strategies, conventions review, vocabulary study. Students will need the following books: The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien, George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery. Homework is due before class each week in order for students to be prepared for class discussions/activities. Points will be deducted from assignments for late work. This is a pass/fail course (80% for passing). Assignments may be done on paper or on Google Classroom depending on the assignment. Electronic materials will be available on Google Classrroom. Other content for this class may come from YouTube videos and other websites as needed.
Requirements:
Grades 6-8
Needed for each family to purchase: three-ring binder with dividers if using for multiple classes, writing notebook (college-ruled), pencil, high lighter, sticky-notes, The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien; George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery.
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout. Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Homework: 60 mins/wk
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. In order to do this, students will be expected to research and read a variety of articles that relate to their chosen topics. Also, articles and plays from Scope Magazine by Scholastic will be used occasionally as a way to expand ideas and discussion. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using Simple Solutions and teacher chosen grammar activities. Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Homework: 60 mins/wk
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout.
Requirements:
Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. In order to do this, students will be expected to research and read a variety of articles that relate to their chosen topics. Also, articles and plays from Scope Magazine by Scholastic will be used occasionally as a way to expand ideas and discussion. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using Simple Solutions and teacher chosen grammar activities. *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Requirements:
Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Middle School Pottery Wheel
Ages 10yr-12yr
Tracy Gregory
Spring 2024
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This class is for beginning and returning pottery wheel students. Students will be guided in wheel throwing techniques with the goal of making functional pieces for use in their homes and spaces. They will be encouraged to bring their own ideas to the classroom and will be given exciting demos. Students will also receive instruction in basic terminology of the ceramics studio pertaining to clay body, stages of clay becoming ceramics and the many curious and helpful tools potters use to create their own signature style. Teaching through lecture & demonstration, as well as 1:1 instruction will all be given in this course.