Tk/K grade ELA - Taraleigh Duffy

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M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$625

Songs, Stories, Art, Rhythm, and Play! This class focuses on language development, introducing learners to upper and lowercase letters, their phonetic sounds, and handwriting through theme based literature, art, songs, movement and play. Students will also be introduced to classroom structure, taking turns, calendaring, the pledge of allegiance, ASL, and much much more. The overarching philosophy of this class will be play based learning!

Material fee: $30

k/1 grade History - Mindy Chittock

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Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

We will cover the early days of American History with engaging activities and projects tailor made for younger children. This class will be an exciting introduction to the history of our country as we study important events and people integral to its foundation. Themes of life long ago, rules and working together, community, national symbols, and maps will be integrated seamlessly throughout. Learning through children's literature, games, chants, songs, projects, and play will be our primary objective!

Materials Fee: $25

1st/2nd grade math - Savina Havens

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M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$625

This class will use the Saxon math curriculum which will teach important concepts and problem-solving strategies, use hands-on manipulatives, and give guided practice. Lessons will be taught in whole group as well as in small groups. Practice through a variety of games and other activities will reinforce concepts. Homework will consist of any unfinished classwork and typically one lesson will be sent home for parents to teach each week. A list of minimal supplies to be purchased will be sent home at the start of each semester.

Materials Fee: $25

3rd Grade Math - Mindy Chittock

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M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$625

"I love math!" and "Math is my favorite!" are commonly used phrases by students in this class. Students will develop confidence and a love for math in this hands on class full of problem solving and fun (yes, math and fun go together)! Our 3rd grade math class will primarily follow the Saxon Grade 3 Math Curriculum to build strong math skills through daily practice, hands-on learning, and explicit instruction. Lessons will include math fact practice, real-world applications, group activities and games, problem solving, mental math, and independent work. Lessons taught at home and homework will be required. All curriculum is provided.

4th grade Science - Stacey Bickmore

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Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

This NGSS based class will be broken into two units. The Earth’s Systems will be covered in the fall semester, and Plants and Animal’s Structures will be covered in the spring semester. This class will feature videos and slide presentations, informational reading, hands-on activities, review games, and experiments. Some of the topics we will explore include: volcanoes, erosion, rocks and minerals, weathering, cells and tissues, organ systems, plant and animal structures, brains, senses, and tropisms.

Material Fee: $25

5th-6th Grade math - waitlist started

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$625

Students will be exploring 5th & 6th grade math through California Saxon.  Math facts, mental math skills, and problem solving will be a part of each class. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention. 

5/6th Grade Science- Rebecca Gonnella

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Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

As most scientists learn best, we will place a large emphasis on learning through hands-on experiments and active student participation. This course will meet the state standards for 5th in a fun and interactive way that will foster a love for the world around us and a desire to better understand how it works.

Material Fee: $40

5/6th Grade History - Barbara Davis

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Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

We’ll bring alive the story of early America in this hands-on, interactive history adventure designed especially for curious 5th and 6th graders! Students will journey from the rich cultures of the first Indigenous peoples through the age of exploration, colonial life, and the American Revolution. Students will become explorers, revolutionaries, mapmakers, pioneers, inventors, and storytellers through games, creative projects, art, readings, and debates, that turn learning into an experience. Each week, students will build a personalized Interactive History Notebook filled with maps, timelines, sketches, reflections, and more to help them connect deeply with the people and events that shaped the United States. Students will also complete a biography project, choosing a historical figure to research throughout the semester, present their learning through a format that best fits their interests.

Material Fee: $25

Algebra - Sherry Torgerson

M,w,th 12:30-2:00

$625

This course will use the Holt/McDougal/Larson Algebra 1 textbook. This class will build upon math skills from the Pre-Algebra text. Content will focus on functions, solving linear equations, polynomials, and factoring. Also, solving with the quadratic equation, data analysis, and probability. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention.

ISBN-13: 978-0547647135

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8th Grade Science - Raleigh Grogan

Monday 10:40-12:00

$200

This class focuses on introductory physics concepts that help students understand how the world works. Students study motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism through hands-on experiments, problem solving, and real-world applications. The course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and using evidence to explain physical phenomena.

Material Fee: $40

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7th-8th grade ELA - Rebecca Gonnella

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M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$625

This combined seventh and eighth grade English Language Arts class develops reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills through engaging literature. Students strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and communication while practicing analytical writing, discussion, and presentation skills. Instruction is designed to meet the needs of both grade levels while preparing students for future academic success.

Tk/K grade math - Taraleigh Duffy

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M,W, TH 9:00-10:25

$625

This introduction to the mathematical world will be fun and engaging. Learners will be introduced to numbers, value, counting, sequence, shapes, colors, patterns, direction, and simple addition through hands-on projects, manipulatives, theme based songs, art, and teamwork activities. The overarching philosophy of this class will be to learn through play!

Horizons Math, Grade K, Student Workbook 1 required for course.

K/1 grade Science - Mindy Chittock

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Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

Students will love learning to observe, ask questions, and problem-solve through a variety of hands-on experiments, labs, and other engaging activities. A variety of concepts and topics will be covered in this class, which will be sent home at the beginning of the year!

Materials Fee: $25

2nd/3rd grade Science - waitlist

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

Material Fee: $25

2nd grade ELA - Cathleen Whiting

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M,W, TH 10:40-12:00

$625

This class is an engaging, hands- on literacy experience with an emphasis on using a balanced literacy approach. This will include shared, independent, and guided reading, writing, and word work. Children will learn to read through direct phonics instruction and much- loved children’s literature. Both whole group instruction and small guided reading groups will be used to meet individual needs. A list of minimal supplies and curriculum to be purchased will be sent home at the beginning of each semester.

4th grade history - Stacey Bickmore

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Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

This California History class consists of class-wide reading of non-fiction passages, followed by a range of related learning activities. Students will engage in the study of California’s geographical regions, maps, Native American history, the Spanish Missions, the Mexican-American War, the Bear Flag Revolt, and the Gold Rush.

Material Fee: $25

3rd Makers and Movers - Stacey Bickmore

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Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

This class allows for creative juices to flow! Each meeting will consist of something different and fun. Throughout the semester we will craft, explore, compete, move, build, learn, and problem solve. Some classes will require focus and strategy, some days will be relaxing and calm, and others will require active minds and bodies. Get ready for some funin this class that covers the whole “kit and caboodle” in one semester!

Material fee: $25

4th-5th grade ELA - Stacey Bickmore

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M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$625

Students will explore literature through a variety of sources and genres, while also practicing grammar, listening, speaking, spelling, vocabulary, and writing skills. With a focus on mentor texts, mainly through picture books, I will model fluency and higher-level thinking/questioning skills, build vocabulary, promote classroom community, and collaborate with the students. The students will also collaborate in small groups and with partners regularly. These strategies, along with engaging picture books, will help develop reading comprehension skills and writing skills.

Material Fee: $25

4th/5th Art: PROCESS Art - Taraleigh Duffy

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Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

This class will focus on the journey, adventure and wonder that occurs when children have the freedom to explore and enjoy the process of making art, not just the finished product. It will encourage individual thought, creation and expression. Throughout the course we will look at a few different famous artists, experiment with the techniques, mediums and processes they used, and see how we can implement these, along with new ideas, into our own artwork. We'll dive into a different project each week, with a couple projects spanning over a few weeks. Students will be encouraged to be creative, think outside the box and forge their own unique masterpieces. Welcome to process art- its all about finding joy in the journey! No clean up (for you) required:)

Material Fee: $40

5th-6th grade ELA -Rebecca Gonnella

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M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$625

Students will learn parts of speech, elements of literature, rules of punctuation and capitalization, connotation & denotation. Writing skills will be practiced with in class journals, personal narratives, essays and letters. Peer editing and various workshops along with whole class discussions will help students accomplish achieving their literature goals.

5th-9th Virtual Math Tutoring - Sherry Torgerson

Time Tuesday 10:00-11:00 via Zoom

$160

Students needing extra help to focus on math lessons can get the additional support they are needing. Students can come with specific questions or for additional help as their needs dictate.

6th-7th Grade Science - Raleigh Grogan

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Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

As most scientists learn best, we will place a large emphasis on learning through hands-on experiments and active student participation. This course will meet the state standards for 6th & 7th grade in a fun and interactive way that will foster a love for the world around us and a desire to better understand how it works. To achieve full standard coverage, students will be given work to do outside of class.

Material Fee: $40

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8th Grade Art - Bar Davis

Thursday 10:40-12:00

$200

Step into a studio where art history comes alive through expressive painting, printmaking, unconventional mixed media, and more. Time Travelers’ Studio invites 8th graders on an action-packed journey through the wildest cultural revolutions of the last 300 years. From the extravagant luxury of 18th-century French courts to the mind-bending dreamscapes of the Surrealists, students will step into the shoes of history’s greatest artistic rebels. Every two weeks, we’ll explore a new art movement, analyze how world history changed the way human beings see reality, and then hit the studio to create our own original masterpieces using the movement’s techniques as inspiration.

Material Fee: $40

TK-1 grade Art - Mindy Chittock

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THursday 12:30-1:30

$160

This engaging and interactive class will focus on teaching art techniques to young hands through a variety of sensory and exploratory experiences. We will also focus on creating art pieces inspired by favorite children's books

Material fee: $40

1st/2nd grade ELA - Savina Havens

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M,W, TH 10:40-12:00

$625

This class is an engaging, hands- on literacy experience with an emphasis on using a balanced literacy approach. This will include shared, independent, and guided reading, writing, and word work. Children will learn to read through direct phonics instruction and much- loved children’s literature. Both whole group instruction and small guided reading groups will be used to meet individual needs. A list of minimal supplies and curriculum to be purchased will be sent home at the beginning of each semester.

2nd grade Math - Cathleen Whiting

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M,W, TH 9:00 -10:25

$625

This class will use the Saxon math curriculum which will teach important concepts and problem-solving strategies, use hands-on manipulatives, and give guided practice. Lessons will be taught in whole group as well as in small groups. Practice through a variety of games and other activities will reinforce concepts. Homework will consist of any unfinished classwork and typically one lesson will be sent home for parents to teach each week. A list of minimal supplies to be purchased will be sent home at the start of each semester.

Materials Fee: $25

2nd/3rd grade history - waitlist

Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

Material Fee: $25

2nd grade art - waitlist started

Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

*This class requires a $40 materials fee.

3rd-4th Grade ELA -Mindy Chittock

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M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$625

Get ready to sharpen your reading skills while building a life long love of reading in this engaging class! We will focus on reading mentor texts across various genres, concentrating on the core aspects of comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and phonological awareness. We will also cover writing skills and some grammar. Small group instruction and occasional novel studies may also be included.

Material fee: $25

4th grade MAth - Stacey Bickmore

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M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$625

This Saxon Math class teaches new concepts daily and includes frequent spiral review.

Lessons are designed to be fun and engaging with use of manipulatives, games, songs, and technology. We will proceed through the curriculum in order of lessons/chapters, which requires two days of lessons to be taught at home during the week when the students are not at the center. I will combine lessons when possible and extend lessons as necessary. Homework is only assigned for students who do not complete their classroom work on any given day. I also assign study guides before each test. The guides are to be completed at home with help from parents as needed.

*A user-friendly textbook will be loaned to each student for use at home on homeschool days.

6th-7th Grade History - Liz Cruz

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Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30

$160

This course begins with the study of hunter-gatherer societies, then progresses to the advent of agriculture and the formation of early societies such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush. We'll delve into the development of Ancient Hebrew culture and examine the emergence of civilizations like those in India and China. Furthermore, we'll explore the trajectories of the Greek and Roman Empires, from their rise to their eventual decline. We will move into Medieval times and progress all the way to the early modern era. This course ensures state standards are met using diverse curriculum and learning styles, making the material engaging for students. To achieve full standard coverage, students will be given work to do outside of class.

Material Fee: $25

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8th Grade History - Liz Cruz

Wednesday 10:40-12:00

$200

This eighth grade history class explores the growth and development of the United States from the founding of the nation through the late nineteenth century. Students study the Constitution, westward expansion, major reform movements, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the rise of industry.

Material Fee: $25

PreALgebra - Sherry Torgerson

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$625

This course will use the Holt/McDougal/Larson Pre-Algebra textbook. This will be a transition from the 6th grade Saxon curriculum. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention.

Text needed: Holt McDougal Larson Algebra 1, Common Core Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0547587776

ISBN-10: 0547587775

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Grammar, Writing Mechanics &

Word Study Tutoring

Tuesdays 9:00-2:30

Janet Warnecke

Janet provides focused tutoring in the essential foundation skills that students need to communicate clearly and confidently. Her instruction emphasizes grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, reading comprehension and phonemic spelling -rather than relying on memorization.

Janet offers phonics based reading instruction for younger learners and focused grammar, writing mechanics, sentence structure, vocabulary, and word study support for more advanced students.

For scheduling and availability, please contact Janet at Parkertran@aol.com

6/7th Grade Art - Bar Davis

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Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

Embark on a creative adventure through the world of art! In this hands-on class, students will explore the elements and principles of art and design, the powerful tools artists use to invent worlds, tell stories, express emotions, and transform ordinary materials into something extraordinary. Each new project becomes a journey into a different artistic challenge. Along the way, students will work with a wide variety of media. This course encourages curiosity, experimentation, and creative risk-taking. In this class, imagination is valued and mistakes are seen as part of the creative process. Throughout the course, students will also encounter fascinating artists and artworks from around the world while learning how visual artists communicate ideas.

Material Fee: $40