Young Grades Class Descriptions
(PreKindergarten -2nd Grade)
Active Music: Thursdays 9:30-10:30 Want to get your kids
exploring the world around them in an active, creative way? This is the class.
The curriculum is focused on teaching sound awareness, rhythmic patterns,
knowledge of musical instruments, and much more. It is a fast moving class that
is designed to keep your young student moving and learning at the same time.
Children as young as 4 years old will be accepted and the cost is only $35. No
additional fees or materials are required for this class.
Junior Science Lab: Thursdays 10:30-11:30 This year we will be discovering Land Animals!
The class is designed to correspond with Apologia’s Young Explorer Series:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 3- Land Animals of the Sixth Day. This is
not a required textbook, but will greatly enhance your child’s learning. Do not
worry if you have not completed Apologia’s Zoology 1 or 2. These texts can be
done out of order and, eventually, Enrichment Academy will cover all three
books. It is recommended that you purchase the Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking
Journal. But, again, it is not required to follow the class. Enrichment Academy
classes will do most of the suggested experiments plus additional supplemental
material. Parents will receive a guide of what to accomplish in the text and
notebook each week to match what will be covered in Enrichment Academy (if you
choose to use Apologia’s books). Each
student will need to provide a 3-ring binder, one small bag of M&Ms, plastic
water bottle, balloon, 2 large zip lock bags, 2 toilet paper rolls, and 2 to 3
metal coat hangers. A general supply wish list will be posted for voluntary
contributions.
Adventures with Eric Carle: Thursdays 11:30-12:30 Back by popular demand-a
book group for young kids. This year, come and experience a new Eric Carle book
every week. While making learning fun, Eric Carle includes many math, science,
and repetitive texts to help with reading skills in his books. This class will
expand on Eric Carle’s texts and make them come alive for your student. A text or material fee is not required for
this class. A small donation of items posted on the wish list would be greatly
appreciated.
Middle Grades Class Descriptions
(3rd Grade – 7th
grade)
Hands on History: Thursdays 9:30-10:30 We want to bring the
subject of history alive in this class. By giving kids a hands-on way to
experience the fascinating facts of history, they will gain first-hand
knowledge of the two eras of history. The first 16 weeks will focus on the
Civil War time period and the second 16 weeks will focus on the WWII time
period. Each period of history will be filled with fun stories, facts,
biographies, and trivia not usually found in history textbooks as well as cool
projects to make and learn from.
Each student will need to provide: coffee can or
oatmeal box, 2 large rubber bands, old pillowcase (preferably white), 1 ½ gallon
milk carton, aluminum foil, 2 quart milk or juice carton, 2 small hand mirrors,
1 manilla file folder, wire hanger, old nylon stocking, clear glass jar,
pencil, white sheet of poster board, large plastic container (bleach bottle
size), empty tin can, 6 inch piece of wire, foam board, 13 small safety pins, 1
2-inch safety pin, 2 bottles of Elmer’s glue, 2 large ziplock bags, 2 decks of
playing cards, egg carton. Other group items will be put on a wishlist for
voluntary contributions.
Zoology Lab Science: Thursdays 10:30-11:30 This year we will be
discovering Land Animals! The class is designed to correspond with Apologia’s Young
Explorer Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3- Land Animals of the Sixth
Day. This is not a required textbook, but will greatly enhance your child’s
learning. Do not worry if you have not completed Apologia’s Zoology 1 or 2. These
texts can be done out of order and, eventually, Enrichment Academy will cover
all three books. It is recommended that you purchase the Zoology 3 Notebooking
Journal. But, again, it is not required to follow the class. Enrichment Academy
classes will do most of the suggested experiments plus additional age
appropriate supplemental material. Parents will receive a guide of what to
accomplish in the text and notebook each week to match what will be covered in
Enrichment Academy (if you choose to use Apologia’s books). Each student will need to provide a 3-ring
binder, one small bag of M&Ms, plastic water bottle, balloon, 2 large zip
lock bags, 2 toilet paper rolls, and 2 to 3 metal coat hangers. A general
supply wish list will be posted for voluntary contributions.
Karate & Personal Safety: Thursdays 11:30-12:30 This class will definitely count as P.E.! The instructor is a black belt in karate and has several years' experience teaching
children. During class, emphasis will be placed on building self confidence, respect, self-control, and awareness. A uniform is not required. Just make
sure your student dresses in loose, comfortable fitting clothes. Rank advancements are possible and testing fees will be $10 at the time testing is scheduled. The initial white belt will be provided. Rank advancement testing is determined by the instructor and will not exceed three times per school year. In addition to karate, each student will learn about
personal safety and skills needed for protection in dangerous situations.
Older Grades Class
Descriptions
(8th Grade –
12th Grade)
Writing the Novel Way:Thursdays 9:30-10:30 Writing the Novel Way
uses the complete process of writing in a way that motivates students to want
to write. The entire school year will be dedicated to writing a novel. The
teacher will be a coach throughout the writing process. Your student will learn
skills related to creative writing style, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.
As with all writing courses, some homework will be required. This course is
comprehensive enough to count as an English credit on a high school transcript.
Each student will need to bring a 3-ring
notebook. No text is required.
American Government and Economics: Thursdays
10:30-11:30 The
American Government portion of this class will focus on government from the
source of the U.S. Constitution. We will study it clause by clause, providing
resources on the Founder’s intent of each clause. The Economics portion of this
class will use the text What Ever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard
Maybury. This text is a concise, clear, and fun explanation of economics.
Economics will cover topics including: money, origin & history of the
dollar, origin & history of the business cycle, inflation, depression,
foreign currencies, government’s economic behavior and other skills. Each
semester of this course will satisfy the minimum graduation requirements for
high school. No text is required for purchase. Each student will need to provide a
3-ring binder and $5 for copy fees.
Introduction to Film: Thursdays 11:30-12:30 This class will give
students an historical understanding of American film production and a critical
perspective from which to view contemporary film. Beginning with the silent
films of the 1910’s and continuing through the developments of the early 2000’s,
this course will examine Hollywood cinema as an institution: its history,
genres, and work as both a cultural form and an industry. In addition to
gaining a broad historical understanding of film production, we will also focus
on individual films. Through course readings, class discussions, and viewings,
you will develop vocabulary and analytical skills that will allow you to
discuss a film within these four contexts: historical, cultural, textual, and
technical. This course qualifies as a humanities elective on a high school
transcript.
Enrichment
Academy Dates
August 2012
23 First day of Class
30
September
6
13
20
27
October
4
11
18
25
November
1
8
15
22 No Class-Thanksgiving
29
December
6
13
20 No Class-Winter Break
27 No Class-Winter Break
January 2013
3 No Class-Winter Break
10 Classes begin
17
24
31
February 2013
7
14
21
28
March 2013
7
14
21
28 No Class-Spring Break
April 2013
4
11
18
25
May 2013
2 Last day of Classes
End of Year showcase TBA
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS CAN BE DONWLOADED FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f01emqkFlGaicOTtoP6aQXwIn1r3gXyfLEN-NepuXlk/edit
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS CAN BE DONWLOADED FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f01emqkFlGaicOTtoP6aQXwIn1r3gXyfLEN-NepuXlk/edit