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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This magical class is where crafting meets science for some truly spectacular end products. End results will include a light-up magic wand, student-grown crystals, and solar-made candles, among many others.

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In this class we will read stories about the ocean and sea life. We will examine seashells, sand dollars, shark teeth, and other artifacts for the sea. Instructor Bios

This is a space for the students to independantly do their work or have quiet time.

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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

World Building is a class designed with fantasy writers in mind! In this class we will discuss the various aspects of creating a believable fantasy world. Each student will create their own fantasy world using the World Anvil website to stay organized. Each student will work on their world over the course of the semester. The last day is reserved for presentations where the students will be able to show off an aspect of the world that they've created. Instructor Bios