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.
Utilizing courses from Hillsdale College (online.hillsdale.edu), this class will cover the basics of civics. These will include the founding documents that form the basis for the US government and its structure (Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, US Constitution) and the writings of the men who wrote these documents (Federalist Papers and Anti-Federalist Papers). We will then proceed to studying the three constitutional branches of government, citizenship, and current challenges.
Students will need to create a free account with Hillsdale College Online. We will be using several of their online courses as the basis for this year-long course: Intro to the Constitution, Constitution 101, Constitution 201, Federalist Papers, Presidency and the Constitution, US Supreme Court, Congress: How it Works and Why It Doesn’t, Public Policy from a Constitutional Viewpoint, Civil Rights in American History, American Citizenship and Its Decline, and The American Left: From Liberalism to Despotism. Parents should preview these online lessons, as they often deal with controversial issues and are intended for college students.
Students should expect to spend about 1 hour each school day studying for this course by watching the Hillsdale lectures and doing any associated readings. Instructor will administer and correct tests and keep grade records.
Requirements:
Students will need an internet connection to view the course materials.
A class for teacher/staff that need childcare for their younger kiddos in order to teach their class. Open to members if space is available. We will do art, puzzles, games, read, free play, etc to keep kids engaged and learning at the same time. A snack is provided.
Wednesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Welcome to our Worship Dance Class! This class is a beautiful opportunity to come together and express our reverence to the Lord through the art of dance, particularly with worship flags. It’s a dedicated time to offer praise and gratitude for all that He has done and continues to do in our lives. Our journey in this class will be firmly rooted in the fruits of the Spirit, and we will begin each session with scripture and prayer, allowing His presence to guide us. As a community, we’ll build a strong foundation together, acknowledging that He is in control, and explore how we can better serve Him through our worshipful movement. Join me in this spiritually uplifting dance experience. Students will be performing in the Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory parent meeting 7pm 2/24. Each semester’s Admin fee includes the show costume rental fee.
This is a 2 hour delight directed course for students who want more time/freedom exploring the medium of clay. Students are required to outline their own project objectives for the term. Students may check out books and magazines from our ever-growing library of Ceramic Literature. All studio access pass: tools, including pottery wheels, slab roller, hand building tools, etc. Students are expected to be fully responsible for set up and clean-up of their personal project, space and tools used. This class is a good fit only for students who can self-direct and work on their own during class. I will oversee their projects, answer questions, help plan, prep, process and troubleshoot their work.
Requirements:
Enrollment is only for students who have previous class experience in our ceramic’s studio. This class is a good fit for students who want the freedom to explore the ceramics medium as their curiosity leads them. Students need to practice self-discipline and time management and be able to work independently.
Get started or improve your keyboard typing skills. Beginning to intermediate levels. In-lab instructor guides student through fun exercises, games and skills tests using Typing.com and other tools. Bring your own computer or use a lab one.
Homework: 1+hr/wk
Children ages 9-12 years old will develop a strong understanding of a safe and effective workout in a fun and encouraging environment. Each class builds on the last class to improve agility, strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Join Miss Kristin, (AFAA- Aerobics, and Fitness Association of America), Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Together we will work through obstacle courses, resistance and bodyweight training, basic sports movements, interval training, and some fun self defense moves. Many new and exciting games like spiderball, sprout, pinball, and tower topple. As well as tug of war, dodgeball, scooter and relay races, and much more! This program is designed for each child to build confidence in their abilities, at their own level of fitness, while learning teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Please bring water & athletic shoes.
Preschool geared class time! Our daily schedule includes a block of time each day when children choose an activity from a number of developmentally appropriate options. During free choice a student might create art, build structures with blocks, engage with our sensory table or look at books from our small library. Children move freely selecting a variety of play that interests them. I use that time as an opportunity to teach and build relationships with students to help learn and facilitate conflict that arises from play. After this block of time we have a clean up warning, followed by a clean up song. When the room is complete we sit in circle time for a variety of learning games and songs. We sing each other's names and talk about the weather. Each child has an opportunity to give a report on what they see outside. We sing the days of the week, talk about colors, numbers and discuss the Calendar daily. We typically read a story, play a game,play instruments for our group activities. This facilitates cognitive development and encourages social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, reciprocal language skills, sharing and empathy. Please include a healthy snack and take your child to the restroom before each class. I will provide water and cups. Please send them in clothes that can get messy!
Join us and have fun as we groove to contemporary Christian music and learn a mix of hip hop and jazz. Dance moves will always be conservative. Students should come to class wearing shoes and clothes easy to dance in. Outside tennis shoes must be CLEAN for use on our dance floors. Jazz shoes are recommended but not required. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Students will be performing in a Winter Showcase on January 19th as well as the Spring Dance Show in May (16th-19th). Parents please view and sign our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information. It is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department or at this link: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance.
Requirements:
No previous experience required. Parents are required to view and sign the dance department syllabus available at: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance and parents new to the dance department need to attend a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 7pm.
Language Sensory Adventures will provide fun sensory rich literacy experiences for your child to explore during their most vital period of learning and development.
Classes will be made up of different sensory and language stations to explore and learn with all the senses; things to touch, taste, smell, hear and look at.