NEW STEM SCIENTISTS is a "Hands-On" class for 7-12 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform ALL NEW SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS that reinforce that concept, to take home. Our classes will include Science, Chemistry, Physics & Engineering.
Requirements:
Parents need to notify the teacher through Slack if their child will be absent so an experiment can be set aside for that student.
Parent help in class is always appreciated.
This is a WELL ROUNDED curriculum with a focus on fractions, but NOT solely fractions. It also includes: mental math, linear measure, multiple digit multiplication and division, variables, geometric figures, and formulas. It is very important that the student knows their multiplications facts 1-10 and has an understanding of long division. Each student will have access to a weekly video they can watch before coming to class to help assist them in their understanding of the lesson. This is very helpful if your family goes on vacation or needs to miss a week.
Requirements:
Epsilon student pack https://store.demmelearning.com/epsilon-student-pack.html; Google Classroom app; Marco Polo app; Parent's signature on their student's weekly quizzes; All IEP students must be accompanied by a parent during each class.
Assistants:
None
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Seedlings Neon Narwhals A, Situational Awareness & Safety
Seedlings Neon Narwhals B, PE and Games
Ages 7yr-9yr
Sara McDonald
Spring 2024
Seedlings
- Seedlings
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 135: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This class will cover safety in public places, ‘stranger awareness’ and emergency situations with a focus on being aware not afraid.
Requirements:
This class is in a Seedlings Co-op track. Each Seedlings track consists of two classes (Block A and B). By registering for this class, your child will automatically be registered for both blocks. Parents are required to help in a class during one of the two blocks, and will be assigned a class before the start of the session. For more information on Seedlings visit https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/seedlings. All participating Seedlings parents MUST ATTEND Seedlings Orientation, Tuesday, January 16, 6:30pm at the Center. ** Seedlings is 12 weeks long. Our last day will be April 25 . **
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$25, Term Total = $25
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Defending Your Faith
Ages 12yr-18yr
Doug Morgan
Fall 2023
Theology
- Bible
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Have you ever wondered what to say when someone challenges your faith or asks a question about God? Apologetics is a major step in your personal spiritual growth. Knowing why we believe what we believe is more important now than it has ever been. This interactive class will not only be taught from a Bible-based perspective, but will be done through fun and entertaining conversations. Each class begins with Q&A time, where I will answer any questions you can think of, while encouraging participation. The structure of the course is done in a fresh and relevant way, this is not your grandpa's Sunday School class. Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Bring a Bible, notebook and pen. I will supply the book.
Book: One Minute Answers to Skeptics: Concise Responses to the Top 50 Questions & Objections
by Charlie H Campbell and Charlie H. Campbell
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$60.00
Supply Fee:
$16.00
Seedlings Orange Tigers A, Sign Language
Seedlings Orange Tigers B, Lego Mania
Ages 6yr-9yr
Jianna Cates
Spring 2024
Seedlings
- Seedlings
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 224: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
A basic intro to American Sign Language, with emphasis on fingerspelling, conversational signs, and games for retention.
Requirements:
This class is in a Seedlings Co-op track. Each Seedlings track consists of two classes (Block A and B). By registering for this class, your child will automatically be registered for both blocks. Parents are required to help in a class during one of the two blocks, and will be assigned a class before the start of the session. For more information on Seedlings visit https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/seedlings. All participating Seedlings parents MUST ATTEND Seedlings Orientation, Tuesday, January 16, 6:30pm at the Center. ** Seedlings is 12 weeks long. Our last day will be April 25 . **
This will be a twice a week class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each student will need to have the Pre-Algebra Math U See book and test book. This is a well rounded curriculum which covers: positive and negative numbers, exponents, expanded and exponential notation, roots and radicals, variables, geometric formulas, rations and proportions, polynomials, irrational numbers, square root formula, and more. It is very important that the student has a good understanding of: multiplication facts 1-12, long division, fraction (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and decimals. Each student will have access to a weekly video they can watch before coming to class to help assist them in their understanding of the lesson. This is very helpful if your family goes on vacation or needs to miss a week.
Requirements:
Pre-Algebra student pack https://store.demmelearning.com/pre-algebra-student-pack.html
Google Classroom app
Marco Polo app
Parent's signature on student's quizzes each week
All IEP students must be accompanied by a parent during each class
Assistants:
None
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
LEGO® Builds - All About Dogs
Ages 5yr-7yr
Sharon Czerwien
Spring 2024
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 224: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
LEGO® & DUPLO® Builds is designed for 5-7 year olds.
During each class period, children will have the opportunity to hear a true dog story and will then be given a building task. Using DUPLO and/or LEGO bricks, children will be encouraged to creatively build something from each story’s theme. Mrs. Czerwien will allow for much creative freedom!
Requirements:
Assistants:
If no other classes are available, my two children (ages 9 & 10) can be my helpers.
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
LEGO® Builds - Military Jets
Ages 8yr-12yr
Sharon Czerwien
Spring 2024
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 224: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
LEGO® Builds—Military Jets is designed for 8-12 year olds. The students will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations while incorporating the day’s military jet theme.
There will be two parts to each class period.
1) A brief YouTube video on the week’s theme to help the students learn more about the week’s STEM-based concept.
2) A LEGO Brick “Build Task” where the students get the chance to use their creativity to build with LEGO Bricks.
Mrs. Czerwien will allow for a great amount of creative flexibility during each class period!
For this course, each student will receive their personal LEGO set, LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Supersonic Jet (31126). The set will be paid for via the class supply fee. The students will get to take their set home at the end of the semester.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Single Digit Addition and Subtraction (Spring)
Ages 5yr-7yr
Adam Connor
Spring 2023
Math
- General Math
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 218: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 218: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
I am a student teacher and will be teaching this class twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each student will need to have the Alpha Math U See book and test boo (the green ones). This is a WELL ROUNDED curriculum with a focus on single digit addition and subtraction, which also covers: place value, counting to 100, skip counting, shapes, telling time, and more. Each student will have access to a weekly video they can watch before coming to class to help assist them in their understanding of the lesson. This is very helpful if your family goes on vacation or needs to miss a week.
Requirements:
Alpha student pack https://store.demmelearning.com/algebra-1-student-pack.html
Google Classroom app
Marco Polo app
Parent's signature on each of the student's weekly basic quizzes
All IEP students must be accompanied by a parent during each class
Assistants:
None
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Lyrical Youth
Ages 8yr-11yr
Jade Moore
Fall 2023
Dance
- Lyrical
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. 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:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance. 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.