We are very excited to invite you to join us as we become part of the 50-year old Future Problem Solvers international community.  This organization helps prepare young people from 4th through 12th grades to be ready for an unknown future through programs designed to educate and inspire creative critical thinking.  These programs teach better communication and collaboration with an evidence-based 6-step problem-solving approach that focuses on real life problems and solutions.  At the end of a year of learning, student teams will have the opportunity to use the skills they have learned to qualify for and compete in the NC Affiliate competition.  Winners at the affiliate level will proceed to the competition at the International Conference held at a US college campus. More information can be found at fpspi.org.

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

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Learn to say "YES"! Improv comedy skills are essential life skills - learn to turn difficult situations into positive ones and leave them laughing. Learning to leave the 'judge' behind and embracing the joy of life is a skill worth honing and having. So join us in this fun filled Improv Class. Comfortable clothes and water bottles are a MUST!

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Come learn the ins and outs of filming a cooking class and creating your own food network show!

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What’s a zine? It’s more than just a mini magazine…it can be an amazing tool for self-expression, storytelling, and connection. In this class, specially created for our young zinesters, we’ll discuss the history of zines, explore all the different forms they can take, and, best of all, create our own zines every single week. Our focus will be on creativity, expression, and collaboration.

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Come explore the intricacies of world-building! In this class we dive into what actually makes a fantasy world believable. We cover topics such as geography, politics, economies, and more while developing a world of our very own. This class is designed to get students asking questions about the world around them and deeply thinking about what makes our world function.

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This class will teach students how to use manual cameras (cell phone cameras are not used in this class) We will cover the settings and how to get the most out of our manual camera. We will be taking a look at different types of photography (people, animals, landscapes and light painting). The class is broken down into sections looking at how to get the best type of pictures as well as some basic editing options.

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Step into a world where words come alive! In this Brave Writer–inspired class, students will explore literature and creative expression in a hands-on, engaging way. Using the Brave Writer philosophy, we’ll focus on playful, low-stress writing projects, language games, and big, juicy conversations to help students develop their voice, expand their imagination, and gain confidence in their writing. We won’t just analyze and discuss texts—we’ll actively craft written pieces that reflect each student’s unique voice. Some of this semester’s activities will include reading, discussing, and hosting book parties after reading The Giver and The Mona Lisa Vanishes, a Titanic Poetry Tea Part, exploring Shakespeare, participating in Socratic discussions, practicing argumentative writing, freewrites, a mini mock trial, and more.

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