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Great Inventions
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 10 - 13
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.
Our Whole Lives Comprehensive Sex Ed
with Celena Urquia
Ages: 11 - 12
This is a comprehensive sexuality education class designed for mature 11- and 12-year-old students. Topics include puberty, friendships, healthy relationships, consent, internet safety, body image, reproductive health, anatomy, and more. The program also includes a parent/caregiver orientation, to provide an opportunity to learn more about the curriculum and ask questions. The companion book for the 5th/6th grade class is It’s Perfectly Normal, by Robie Harris, which students will need to have available at home.
NOTE: This is an 11 week course and will be completed before Thanksgiving.
Santa's Workshop
with Tony Pender
Ages: 8 - 18
The students will use small powered and hand-held tools to design and create age-appropriate wooden toys and gifts suitable for gifting. The skills include light drawing, planning, geometry, math, use of measurement devices and tool and workshop safety.
Study Hall - T4
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
This is a space for the students to independently do their work or have quiet time.
2D Animation Station
with Claude Mouton
Ages: 13 - 18
You know it and you love it, so why not learn it? In this class, students will gain an understanding of all things 2D animation, from walking and talking to the elements of nature! Each week we will discuss different movies and animations as well as the animators behind them, and put pencil to paper to create our own works, collaboratively and solo. Join us for a semester of film and fun!
Beginner Italian
with Kelly Howell-Perez
Ages: 12 - 18
This beginner course introduces basic Italian vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. Students learn to read, write, and speak simple Italian while exploring everyday topics and Italian culture. By the end of the course, students can communicate in basic situations using simple sentences.
English Language Arts 2 (Part 1)
with Stephenie Stevens
Ages: 12 - 18
Part 1 of this second level grammar class is all about verb conjugation. It will cover regular vs irregular verbs, action, linking, and helper verbs, and how and when to use each tense. Successful completion of English Language Arts 1 or demonstrated knowledge of the 8 parts of speech is required to take this class.
Everyday Engineering
with Snapology of Chapel Hill & Holly Springs
Ages: 7 - 12
In this program, students will work to complete a variety of vehicle themed Engineering Challenges. Some lessons will challenge students to follow existing instructions to build a predetermined creation while learning about an engineering or physics concept. Most lessons will challenge students to build a vehicle of their own design that meets specific criteria. Their teamwork and STEAM knowledge will be challenged during each lesson, while their creativity has time to shine!