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Lunch - Tuesday
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 4 - 19
We will have supervised lunches for students who are on campus between 2nd and 3rd period. Students are expected to bring their lunches. Please remember, we are a nut-free facility. On the last week of each month, we will offer pre-ordered pizza delivery for a small fee.
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From Sentences to Paragraphs: Building Strong Writing Foundations
with Audra Eckes
Ages: 8 - 12
This course helps students become confident, creative writers by mastering the building blocks of great writing - sentences! Students will review and expand upon how to write different types of sentences, improve grammar and clarity, and use strong details. As the course progresses, students will work on how to organize thoughts into well-structured paragraphs. Through engaging lessons, fun writing prompts, and collaborative activities, students will grow their writing skills one sentence at a time. Students need to already know how to form a variety of basic sentences and should be ready or almost ready for paragraph writing. There will be homework and access to a computer and Google account at home will be necessary. Students will have the use of computers/Chromebooks in class. ELA 1 prior to or with this class would be beneficial to the students and is strongly encouraged.
Magical Crafts
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 7 - 10
This magical class is where crafting meets science for some truly spectacular end products. End results will include a light-up magic wand, student-grown crystals, and solar-made candles, among many others.
Stem Stories - Ocean Life
with Melissa Platero
Ages: 4 - 7
In this class we will read stories about the ocean and sea life. We will examine seashells, sand dollars, shark teeth, and other artifacts for the sea. Instructor Bios
Study Hall - T3
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
This is a space for the students to independantly do their work or have quiet time.
The Art of Drawing 1
with Claude Mouton
Ages: 13 - 18
Learn different techniques and mediums to elevate your drawing skills! In this class, students will explore the many different ways of coloring and mark-making through a wide range of exercises and projects. We will cover not only the basics, but also explore different artists throughout history and the modern era, in order to better understand the techniques used and how we can apply them to our own work. Instructor Bios
THE Zine Project
with Sarah Akers
Ages: 12 - 18
What’s a zine? It’s more than just a mini magazine…it’s an amazing tool for self-expression, storytelling, and community. In this class, we’ll explore the radical history of zines, study all the different forms they can take, and, best of all, create our own zines every week. Our focus is on creativity, self-expression, activism, and collaboration. At the end of the course, we’ll celebrate with our own little zine fest! Whether you’re into art, poetry, politics, comics, or just want to tell your own story, zines allow you to put that onto the page and share it with your community.
U.S. Government
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
Learn about the 3 branches of government, our Constitution, and all the amendments. This is a transcript-worthy class. There will be some research and projects. Instructor Bios