Equal parts science, history, math, and literature this class will use living books and hands-on projects to explore the famous scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians of the ancient world. The goal of this class is to foster a love for the STEM fields through outstanding storytelling. This year-long class covers ancient times and fall term includes discoveries from Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, Archimedes, and more. Students need not have a love of math or science to succeed in this class, but they should be eager to learn and ready to follow directions.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Teen Hip Hop Jazz 2 (Spring)
Ages 11yr-18yr
Alexa Kehler
Spring 2023
Dance
- Hip Hop
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
In this class students will have the opportunity to enjoy more hip hop and jazz with challenging and fun choreography and props. Students should come to class wearing jazz shoes and clothes easy to dance in. Students may do some tumbling and/ or flag twirling depending on their interest. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year.
Requirements:
Students must have taken at least two years of hip hop or jazz dance experience and have teacher approval. DM Alexa Kehler on Slack for an audition.
This class will be performing in the Spring Dance Shows the week of May 15-20. We are still working on our plans for the spring show, but please reserve that week now on your calendar. Our format will most likely be similar to our last spring show, with our youngest students performing in two of the four shows. Details will be related in full at our mandatory parent meeting to be held at 7pm on Monday, February 27th. Parental attendance to this meeting is essential in order to ensure clarity of information and the success of your dancer. Each family is required to have one parent volunteer to help in some way with the show. Please read the updated class syllabus that is posted on the dance department page of this website for more general dance class information.
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.
Physics is an applied math course that explains the physical laws guiding God's world. Topics will cover kinematics, forces, momentum, energy, fluids, thermodynamics, and more, all using a student-friendly text. This class is a good fit for students who enjoy math and science and are interested in a career in the STEM field. This is a full-year course intended to satisfy a student’s high school science credit requirements. Teacher will supplement the text content, administer labs, grade tests, and provide an overall course grade based on test scores, homework completion, and in-class participation. Parents will administer tests at home, sign off on all homework assignments, and maintain communication through Slack.
Requirements:
Students must have strong math skills - most physics problems involve solving for an unknown using multiple equations, unit conversions/dimensional analysis, and geometry concepts (sin, cos, tan). Math concepts will be taught in class and in the book but an underlying speed and accuracy with mathematics is vital. Prerequisites: Algebra 1/Geometry. Students must bring the textbook, a calculator WITH DISPLAY (such as: https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-Engineering-Scientific-Calculator/dp/B004NB[…]4894100&sprefix=graphing%2Bcalculato%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-14&th=1), a pencil, and spiral bound notebook to class. Materials fee includes the textbook provided by the teacher. Parents must sign off on all homework assignments
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 5 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Musical Theater Jr.
Ages 5yr-8yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2024
Theater
- Improv
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Hello and welcome! I'm delighted to introduce our exceptional class that aims to ignite a deep passion for the performing arts in our young students. This one-of-a-kind program combines the pure joy of musical theater, the electrifying excitement of the circus, and the captivating art of acting, resulting in a truly enriching experience. In this class, your children will have the wonderful opportunity to explore diverse aspects of the performing arts. Through a dynamic blend of engaging games, skits, music fundamentals, and dance instruction, they will embark on a journey that serves as the perfect introduction to this incredible world. It lays a strong foundation for their future involvement in performing arts classes. Our main objective is to help students nurture their confidence, develop effective communication skills, and foster a spirit of cooperation—all while having an absolute blast on stage! Throughout the course, they will be exposed to vocal techniques, music theory, acting skills, the art of storytelling, movement techniques, captivating choreography, as well as essential rehearsal and performance skills. We will also emphasize the importance of stage etiquette, ensuring they understand the professional aspects of performing. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to showcase their growth and creativity in a small showcase that celebrates their achievements. Join us on this incredible journey where your children will not only have loads of fun but also develop invaluable skills that will shape and fuel their artistic aspirations. Get ready for an exciting adventure! There will be a short performance May 23rd, details coming,
Requirements:
Assistants:
Abigail Fisher
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Computers for Kids
Ages 8yr-11yr
Jill Valenti
Fall 2023
Computer Technology
- Computer Science
Schedule:
Monday - Computer Lab - 125: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Come strengthen your computer skills in this hands-on course! Centered around the theme of planning a birthday party, students will learn about: basic typing, computer literacy, and introductory graphic design. In-class assignments will include making a party invitation in canva, searching the internet for a recipe, creating a document for gift ideas, using spreadsheets to manage guests and budget, and sending an email thank you note.
Requirements:
At home, students need access to a computer with a keyboard for typing homework. Students will use a classroom google account for docs, sheets, and email. In-class assignments can be done on a personal laptop or a computer from the computer lab. This is a computer class, so tablets or mobile devices are not permitted
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Groovin Storytime
Ages 2yr-7yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Is your child ready to hop, bound, run, dive, leap, jump, turn, kick and stretch ? Groovin Storytime for kids will encourage age appropriate movement and stories that help strengthen fine motor and gross motor skills while expanding our language skills. In this program, we will introduce stories and body movement in a very fun, loving and professional environment. We will work on skills such as rhythm, coordination, self confidence, discipline and structure. In addition we will also work on social skills like taking turns, making friends, teamwork and listening skills. We will use body actions to communicate an image (leaf falling) , communicate a journey (seeds growing into plants reaching for the sun) or communicate feelings such as strength and joy. Both boys and girls enjoy these classes. Stories will be preschool age appropriate and imaginative for the children. Please have your child in comfortable clothes to move in. Take your child to the restroom before class begins.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Abigail Fisher
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Little Patriot's Treehouse
Ages 6yr-9yr
Diana Reinhardt
Fall 2023
Social Studies
- American History
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 224: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Climb up into the treehouse with your fellow patriots to explore the godly foundation and growth of our great nation.
Students will time-travel through US history with crafts, music, stories, songs, biographies, art history, games, dress-up days, and more! They will memorize the Pledge of Allegiance, The Star Spangled Banner, how to name & locate all 50 states, create a timeline of US events, and much more - all while creating their own patriotic notebook!
The material in this course is based on K-2nd grade Abeka history texts along with other Christ-Centered resources.
Requirements:
Students should be ready to write a few words each week (they can trace or copy from the board). Students will be encouraged to follow 3-step directions, work independently, ask for help if needed, take turns, and show kindness and respect to the teacher and fellow classmates.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Preschool Fun B
Ages 3yr-6yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Wednesday - Preschool A - 131: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
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!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Globetrotter's Treehouse
Ages 7yr-10yr
Diana Reinhardt
Fall 2023
Social Studies
- Geography
Schedule:
Monday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Join your fellow Globetrotters up in the treehouse as we travel the world through stories, craft projects, games, art history, missionary biographies, world landmarks, cultural celebrations, music and more! Each week students will add a new flag stamp to their Passport and learn about that country's unique characteristics. We will also study & pray each week for different people groups around the world who need to hear about Jesus.
At the end of this year-long class, each student will take home an information-packed suitcase of all their work and projects.
Requirements:
Requirements:
*This class is meant to be taken alongside the enrichment class Eat Your Way Around the World. At registration you will automatically be registered for both; contact the class coordinator if you do not wish to be enrolled in Eat Your Way Around the World.
Students will be encouraged to follow 3-step directions, work independently, ask for help if needed, take turns and show kindness and respect to the teacher and fellow classmates.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Seedlings Orange Tigers B, Lego Mania
Seedlings Orange Tigers A, Sign Language
Ages 6yr-9yr
Jilda Burlacu
Spring 2024
Seedlings
- Seedlings
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 224: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Learn and have fun while building with Legos. In this class we will build various things while learning about physics, building structure, working together, and using creativity. We. will also have a show and tell component where children can bring their creations from home to share with the class.
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 . **