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.

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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

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.

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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

This class explores the myths and legends of ancient civilizations, including Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. Students will examine stories of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, learning about their cultural significance and the lessons they convey. Each session will include discussion, reading, and analysis of primary texts and modern interpretations. Students will also engage in creative projects, such as myth retellings, artwork, and presentations, to deepen their understanding. By the end of the year, students will have a strong appreciation for how mythology influences literature, art, and modern culture.

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This is for students who have taken an executive function class before, preferably at THE. 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.

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This is a financial literacy class for 10–13 year olds that is interactive, empowering, and practical, focusing on transforming abstract money concepts into real-world skills. For this age group, our goal is to foster a "money-wise" mindset, distinguishing needs from wants, and understanding the power of saving.

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In this fun engineering class students will learn about some of the greatest inventions throughout history and build replicas. Possible activities include: compass, paper, electricity, telegraph, telephone, radio, Archimedes screw, mirror, light bulb, camera, microscope, and telescope.

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