Middle School Geology is a course designed for students in grades 5-9. Topics to be covered include the rock cycle, natural disasters, how to recognize different kinds of rocks, careers in geology, and more! Each week will be a combination of lecture and hands-on activities to reinforce the material covered. We will be meeting twice a week, on both Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday will be reserved for the lecture, while Thursday will be reserved for lab activities. Geology is best learned hands-on after all!

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Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive, values-based sexuality education program. It provides accurate information on relationships, sexual health, and identity, focusing on fostering self-acceptance, consent, and responsibility. The curriculum is inclusive and developmentally appropriate, designed to dismantle stereotypes and promote healthy decisions.

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This introductory Spanish course provides students with a foundation in basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. Students learn to read, write, speak, and understand simple Spanish through topics such as greetings, numbers, family, daily activities, and common expressions. The course also introduces elements of Spanish-speaking cultures to build cultural awareness. By the end of the course, students are able to form basic sentences, ask and answer simple questions, and communicate in everyday situations using present-tense verbs.

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We will watch in-class and at home a number of contemporary musical theater productions from the last 30 years, discuss production trends and themes of this same period, and sing along. Titles will likely include: The Lion King, Hairspray, and Wicked. The final title list will be completed with consideration for students ages.

Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.

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We will start our executive functions journey by learning about the power of positive thinking, including positive affirmations and the concept of “yet”. We will learn how setting SMART(ER) goals can help our focus and outcome. We will learn how to create and maintain good habits and routines. We will organize backpacks and put together a binder, including a student planner, for class (I can help with other classes as well). We will tie it all together by pairing all these with executive functions (a set of cognitive processes that are essential for controlling behavior and managing tasks, including for effective learning, decision-making, and self-regulation). Participation in class is required as is homework. Part 2 is offered as a separate semester-long class during which we will focus on the specific executive functions and how they apply to each of the students.

Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.

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In this class, we’ll explore the many genres of photography, from street and portrait to landscape, documentary, and more, while discovering the iconic photographers who helped shape each style. Along the way, we’ll break down the basics of photography, like exposure and composition, by studying the techniques these artists used to capture their most unforgettable images. Through hands-on projects, we’ll experiment with camera obscuras and cyanotypes, create our own photo zines, practice techniques in class, and learn through weekly photo assignments.

Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.

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Students create their own unique projects, from simple bowls to masks and sculptures. Using basic techniques, they’ll learn how to mold and shape paper into imaginative forms and creatures. Each project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression, perfect for young artists eager to get their hands messy and bring their ideas to life!

Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.

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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.