In this class, students will mix, melt, and mold their own sweet treats. Homemade candies are not only fun to make and eat, they can be a healthier choice too. When kids make candy themselves, they gain a sense of how much sugar and effort goes into it—helping them enjoy treats more mindfully. They will also have control over their use of dye and other additives. All recipes will be nut-free. 

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Students will learn how to create custom objects in 3D modeling software, and then learn how to utilize 3D printing technologies

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We will continue our executive functions journey by reviewing and applying the knowledge we learned in Part 1. Each student will create a current SMART goal (semester-long), and begin to establish systems that will help the student reach their goal. We will determine the strengths and “stretches” (formerly known as weaknesses) of each student and begin to learn how to use the strengths in order to strengthen the stretches. We will use the binders created in Part 1 and work on backpacks as they start to lose their organization. Participation in class is required as is homework. Students must have completed Part 1 or a previous semester of Executive Functions.

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Galaxies and the Universe is a mixed-media class that aims to provide an introduction to astronomical concepts at a late elementary to early middle comprehension level. We will be focusing on the greater stellar bodies, such as black holes, nebulae, and quasars while bringing the concepts back to earth in the form of in-class research and other hands-on activities.

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Students are entering this class mid-year. An assessment conversation may be required.

This is a credit-worthy 2-hour Spanish class. It is a full immersion class filled with hands-on activities and learning both written and speaking.

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

Ready to level up your drawing skills? With this class we will work on techniques and skills to get you ready for the next steps in your art, creating a foundation of skills for you to make your best work. Each week we will focus on different techniques, exercises, and materials to create a variety of pieces to showcase at the end of the semester.

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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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