This Middle School level course will focus on the Elements of Art and Composition through fun and interesting drawing projects. The course will enhance and round out your student’s education through the development of creativity, critical thinking skills, art history, and art appreciation.
Students will be taught technical skills using graphite pencils and pen and ink during the fall semester, then shift to colored pencils, soft pastels, and oil pastels during the spring semester. For the best experience, Miss Lucinda recommends following this sequence.
Artistic Pursuits is an award-winning comprehensive art program designed to involve students in the Creative Process while developing observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students who are interested in learning new things and are able to listen and follow directions.
** Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.**
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.
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: 6th-8th
Ages 12yr-14yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This Middle School level course will focus on the Elements of Art and Composition through fun and interesting drawing projects. The course will enhance and round out your student’s education through the development of creativity, critical thinking skills, art history, and art appreciation.
Students will be taught technical skills using graphite pencils and pen and ink during the fall semester, then shift to colored pencils, soft pastels, and oil pastels during the spring semester. For the best experience, Miss Lucinda recommends following this sequence.
Artistic Pursuits is an award-winning comprehensive art program designed to involve students in the Creative Process while developing observational skills.
Requirements:
Please note that this is a structured class that is a good fit for students who are interested in learning new things and are able to listen and follow directions.
** Supply & teacher payments are due August 28th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.**
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.
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: K-3rd
Ages 5yr-8yr
Lucinda Brown
Fall 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This year-long studio course provides an introduction to the visual arts as a foundational base for your young student’s art education. Using Artistic Pursuits as the base curriculum, Miss Lucinda will offer hands-on experience with drawing and painting, along with various other fun media and techniques - plus some holiday projects added in. Students will learn to think like an artist, handle materials and understand the subject matter of the artist. Classes will include art history appreciation, demonstrations, and creative studio time, and will always include references to the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color).
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 to instructions and follow directions.
Requirements:
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: K-3rd
Ages 5yr-8yr
Lucinda Brown
Spring 2024
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Thursday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
This year-long studio course provides an introduction to the visual arts as a foundational base for your young student’s art education. Using Artistic Pursuits as the base curriculum, Miss Lucinda will offer hands-on experience with drawing and painting, along with various other fun media and techniques - plus some holiday projects added in. Students will learn to think like an artist, handle materials and understand the subject matter of the artist. Classes will include art history appreciation, demonstrations, and creative studio time, and will always include references to the Seven Elements of Art (Line, Space, Shape, Texture, Value, Form, and Color).
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 to instructions and follow directions.
Requirements:
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.
This is a CORE class that meets twice 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.
My name is Jennifer and I am a deaf teacher and will be teaching this sign language class. This class is for first time sign language learners. We will learn the basics of the alphabet, numbers, and beginning signs. Since I am deaf, I will be signing at all times throughout the class and Summer St. John will be assisting if the students need help understanding what I am saying. I look forward to helping your student learn sign language in a fun filled way. There will be assigned homework this year to help round out the credit if you as the parent desire it to be a full high school language credit.
The book required to purchase for this class can be found on amazon. It is called: Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2.
Requirements:
Students must be able to conduct themselves responsibly in the class while continuing in their homework at home. Since this class is for a language credit, students must be willing to attend class, complete homework and show understanding of what is being taught in class.
This is a CORE class that meets twice 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.
My name is Jennifer and I am a deaf teacher and will be teaching this sign language class. This class is for first time sign language learners. We will learn the basics of the alphabet, numbers, and beginning signs. Since I am deaf, I will be signing at all times throughout the class and Summer St. John will be assisting if the students need help understanding what I am saying. I look forward to helping your student learn sign language in a fun filled way. There will be assigned homework this year to help round out the credit if you as the parent desire it to be a full high school language credit.
The book required to purchase for this class can be found on amazon. It is called: Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2.
Requirements:
Students must be able to conduct themselves responsibly in the class while continuing in their homework at home. Since this class is for a language credit, students must be willing to attend class, complete homework and show understanding of what is being taught in class.
Assistants:
Summer St. John
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
ASL 1 (Fall)
Ages 12yr-18yr
Jennifer Zollo
Fall 2022
Language Arts
- Foreign Language
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
In this class, your child will learn the basics of American Sign Language. This is class will not be given at the credit level needed for high-school credit, but your child will learn to love ASL through immersion and lots of practice. Jennifer Zollo is deaf and desires that all her students learn ASL through regular practice. She has a passion for teaching and sharing all she knows about ASL. Handouts will be given and what is practiced in class will be encouraged to practice at home. Parents are also encouraged to join the class and participate.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Summer St. John
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$96.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
ASL 1 (Spring)
Ages 12yr-18yr
Jennifer Zollo
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- Foreign Language
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
In this class, your child will learn the basics of American Sign Language. This is class will not be given at the credit level needed for high-school credit, but your child will learn to love ASL through immersion and lots of practice. Jennifer Zollo is deaf and desires that all her students learn ASL through regular practice. She has a passion for teaching and sharing all she knows about ASL. Handouts will be given and what is practiced in class will be encouraged to practice at home. Parents are also encouraged to join the class and participate.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Summer St. John
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$96.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
ASL Conversations
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Summer St John
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- Reading
Schedule:
Wednesday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Wanting to better express yourself in sign language? This class dives deeper into ASL with conversation advice, vocabulary, and lots of active practice. The class is in full immersion to better equip students for conversing with deaf people. Students from Jennifer Zollo's ASL class are encouraged to join this class to advance their ASL skills!
Requirements:
Students must know basic signs and the alphabet in order to gain the most from the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Astronomy
Ages 15yr-18yr
Andrew Ringnalda
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