From subsistence to industrialization to the digital age, this class will focus on the history of economics. The class will incorporate historical themes, a variety of economic theories, and business practice, with an emphasis on reflecting lessons in contemporary business.

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Students are entering this class mid-year. 

ELA 2 will focus on 3 areas: grammar, spelling/vocabulary, and creating a well composed sentence/paragraph. The grammar area will have lessons on all parts of a sentence as well as verb types, agreement, and conjugation. Spelling/vocabulary will be differentiated according to each individual's prior knowledge. By the end of the year, the writing practice will hopefully payoff with a superb paragraph. The true priority for the year is a superb sentence. If the paragraph happens, we will call it gravy. There will be weekly homework, quizzes, and tests in this class; however, these tasks are for practice and evaluation; no grades will be calculated. Before enrolling in this class, students should be at a 3rd grade or greater reading level and have mastered all of the grammar topics presented in ELA level 1. Students who come to class without this knowledge will be asked to transfer into ELA 1. The students will need access to a computer with internet access at home. Our classroom time will be divided into three parts of lecture, comprehension checks, and fun activities. Students are happier and more engaged with the material when they are learning it with games, arts, or puzzles, so I try to incorporate at least one each week.

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This is for new or returning students. No semester will be the same as each class will be catered to the students in the class. What will be the same is we will be using executive functions and applying them to the students’ lives. Whether it’s managing time, staying organized, setting goals, handling stress, or making decisions, this class focuses on strategies that support independence, productivity, and personal growth. Through discussion, interactive activities, self-reflection, and real-world planning projects, students will build routines, habits, and systems that help them succeed in school, work, relationships, and beyond. Students must have completed a previous semester of Executive Functions.

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In this hands-on, creative class, students will embark on exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenges using LEGO bricks! Through fun and engaging building projects, they will learn to solve real-world problems, think critically, and work together in teams. Each week, students will be introduced to a new challenge, such as designing a bridge to hold weight, creating a simple machine, or building a structure that can withstand an "earthquake." They'll use their problem-solving skills, experiment with different solutions, and explore concepts in engineering and design—all while having fun with LEGO! This class fosters teamwork, creativity, and a love of learning, making STEM concepts come to life in a way that’s exciting and interactive for young minds.

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Learn to draw your favorite video game and card game characters in this colorful and pixel-perfect class. Each week we will look into different kinds of games and art styles, drawing and breaking down what it takes to make anything from Minecraft skins to pokemon cards.

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In this class we will read stories about nature and the living creatures in our ecosystem. We will keep nature journals and go outside to look for the bugs and critters living or visiting this location. Students are also encouraged to nature journal about their own backyard. We will learn how to identify animal tracks, use binoculars, collect specimens, and how to use field guides and mapping skills. Please have your children dress accordingly for the weather. We go outside every class to explore.

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This is an unsupervised Study Hall. Please have your student bring work or something to do during this time.

Step into the ultimate problem-solving adventure in this hands-on class where imagination meets innovation! Each week, students will take on a variety of creative and critical thinking challenges designed to test their ingenuity and teamwork. Activities will range from survival scenarios—like being lost at sea or stranded on the moon—to Escape Room Challenges that demand riddles, pattern recognition, and collaboration to solve. Students will also dive into design and invention projects, from analyzing failed inventions and brainstorming improvements to creating and marketing their own original products that solve real-world problems. Quick creativity games, like finding alternate uses for everyday objects, will keep them thinking on their toes. Through these diverse challenges, students will sharpen their reasoning, boost their creativity, and practice seeing problems from new perspectives. Every class offers a new opportunity to think differently, invent boldly, and “survive” whatever challenge comes their way!

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