ONE YEAR CLASS: This class will inspire budding writers to craft mysterious tales in an environment of camaraderie and exploration. Students will learn how to craft their mysterious tales while engaging their imaginations as they are guided through every step of the storytelling process from brainstorming compelling plots to creating unforgettable characters. *Students will need a wide-ruled composition notebook to bring to class each week for their writing journal - Like this one: … [Read more...]
Wednesday JH (PM1)- Cooking Around The World
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will take a delicious and fun journey around the world with food! They will not only learn the basics of food preparation and vocabulary of the culinary arts, but will also learn to prepare dishes from around the globe, with an emphasis on healthy alternatives to traditional favorites. They will learn and write about famous chefs from different countries and cultures. They will also need to prepare dishes at home to bring to class. There will be … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH (AM2B) – Intro to Chemistry & Physics
ONE YEAR CLASS: We are offering this class as another option for jr. high science. Students will learn about the foundational elements of the universe and the building blocks of creation. They will study how the universe functions through this exploration of matter and energy; lessons cover atoms and molecules, pH levels, types of mixtures, mechanics, laws of motion, dynamics of motion, energy, waves, light, machines, magnets, and more. There will be lectures and videos, and plenty of … [Read more...]
*Tuesday 6th (PM2A) – Math 6 (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class will cover all the 6th grade level concepts with instruction and practice in class, and student will complete assigned lesson problem sets at home. There will also be lots of review so students can go over any problem areas so they understand the concepts taught. All homework is done on paper, graded by parent using the answer key and turned in for credit. Tests are also taken at home and turned in for grading, and teacher will also give in-class quizzes. … [Read more...]
Wednesday JH (PM1B) – Introduction to ASL
ONE YEAR CLASS (same class as offered for jr. high on Tuesday last year): This class is a jr. high level class that will be a slow-paced introduction to American Sign Language. They will learn the alphabet, basic vocabulary, and become familiar with ASL’s grammatical structure. Furthermore, they will be exposed to the complexities of Deaf Culture and what it means to be Deaf. Students will learn how to communicate with Deaf people and navigate visual language in real-life. Students will … [Read more...]