The students will be starting the year investigating Core Values and writing a 5 paragraph essay in MLA format. The writing component of this course will center on the 5 paragraph essay, thesis statements, topic sentences, strong introductions and conclusions. This course will teach MLA format along with clear and concise essay writing. Other areas we will cover are sentence structure, story elements, comparing and contrasting, persuasion and argument, poetry and playwrights. Specific authors we will focus on are Benjamin Franklin, Robert Frost, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare among others. Larger works will be Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, The Christmas Carol, and Othello.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$105.00
Supply Fee:
$15.00
Barbell Basics - Thur
Ages 15yr-18yr
Devin Kvalvik
Winter/Spring 2021
Physical Fitness
Schedule:
Thursday - Outside - OUT: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
Learn the basics of powerlifting, increases strength and build muscle.
Wear workout attire.
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students. Using the curriculum Math-U-See, students will learn about Algebra 2. The course covers topics involving factoring polynomials, using the quadratic formula, applying the binomial theorem, and working with imaginary numbers. Each week, students will be taught a new lesson on Monday with review and practice on Wednesdays. Video lessons will be made available for support.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$104.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Civics and Economics B
Ages 15yr-18yr
Heather Cates
Winter/Spring 2021
Social Studies
- American History
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Open to new students.
This course is divided into 2 semesters. Fall/Winter Term 2020 covered a basic understanding of civic life, politics, and government with a short history of government foundations and development. Winter/Spring Term will cover Economics: the laws of supply and demand, money, history of money, prices, the influence on the economy, and inflation/deflation.
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
Using the curriculum Math-U-See, students will learn about Geometry. The course includes learning about two and three-dimensional figures and their properties. In addition, students will use their algebra skills and deductive reasoning to complete geometric proofs. Each week, students will be taught a new lesson on Mondays with review and practice on Wednesdays. Video lessons will be made available for support.
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
Using the curriculum Math-U-See, students will learn about Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry. The course includes learning about trigonometric ratios, identities, polar equations, logarithms, functions, and vectors. Each week, students will be taught a new lesson on Mondays with review and practice on Wednesdays. Video lessons will be made available for support.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$104.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Chemistry
Ages 16yr-18yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Chemistry
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
This course is an overview of basic chemistry concepts for high school students. We will be using Apologia's Chemistry, 3rd edition, as our text. As a core class, students will receive a grade based mainly on module scores. We will spend our class time reviewing the week's lesson and
conducting labs. We will cover one module every two weeks.
Students will need access to Google Classroom. Tests will not be conducted during class time but will be posted on the Classroom stream with a due date given. Instructions for testing will be given in class.
Students need to bring a pen or pencil, their lab notebook, and their textbook.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$106.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Mommy & Me Fitness Fun
Ages 2yr-4yr
Kristin Krasko
Winter/Spring 2021
Physical Fitness
- General Fitness
Schedule:
Monday - Auditorium - 002: 10:30 am - 10:55 am
Description:
It's all about our kids doing things they love to do, while you participate with them. We will playfully tackle the obstacle course, play games, explode with fun in parachute play, and learn the basics of body movement exercises. Activities help develop agility, coordination, directionality, listening skills, gross and fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Parents will enjoy helping their child grow more skillful and independent. Classes will make for an exciting play date!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$60.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Littles Clay Play
Ages 3yr-7yr
Sia Hoyt
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Kiddos will experience creativity flow and freedom in this grounding and therapeutic tactile experience of working with clay and water. With help, they will also create and bring home their own tiny teacher-guided creations for the family home or for keepsakes including tiles and pinch pots.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$64, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Exploring the World of Animals
Ages 3yr-4yr
Heather Cates
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This semester we will be exploring the amazing world of animals, from creatures great to small. Each week we will learn about a new animal through books, crafts, and play.