2014/2015 Enrichment Academy
Class Descriptions
Writing: Movies as Literature Thursdays 9:00-10:00 AGES: 11 and older $40
This complete, one-year literature course was designed to use classic novels that have been made into movies to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis. Student discussions while viewing the movies and composition will accompany each of the movies featured during this course. The course not only provides students the skills needed to dissect different literary aspects of books, it also teaches them to discern underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorbing them. This course offers students the tools they need for developping essay writing and literary analysis. This course (in conjunction with a grammar program at home) can count toward fulfilling the English requirement on high school transcripts A student workbook is available and may need to be purchased for the class (cost $18).
Junior Science Lab: Swimming Creatures. Thursdays 9:00-10:00 AGES: 5-11 $40
This year we will be discovering Swimming Creatures! The class is designed to correspond with Apologia’s Young Explorer Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2- Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE THE APOLOGIA TEXT, but will greatly enhance your child’s learning. Enrichment Academy classes will complete most of the suggested experiments from the Apologia text plus include additional age appropriate supplemental materials. 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 bring items listed on the supply list (Supply list will be provided before classes begin)
This year we will be discovering Swimming Creatures! The class is designed to correspond with Apologia’s Young Explorer Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2- Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE THE APOLOGIA TEXT, but will greatly enhance your child’s learning. Enrichment Academy classes will complete most of the suggested experiments from the Apologia text plus include additional age appropriate supplemental materials. 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 bring items listed on the supply list (Supply list will be provided before classes begin)
Homeschool P. E. and Introductory Health Thursdays 9:00-10:00 AGES: all ages $20
In this Physical Education class students will learn fun games and activities that will help them in their movement, coordination, and sport skills. A small portion of each class will include a topic on healthy living. We will emphasis fitness and teamwork. This is an inclusive course, so we will not focus on competition. We will learn traditional playground games (such as kickball and soccer) and discuss the meaning of sportsmanship. During the cold winter months, fitness activities will be conducted inside the building and will include a wide range of topics (yoga, line dancing, hip hop, obstacle course building, karate, etc.) The primary goal of this course is to get the kids active and moving for the entire class period. No extra supplies or fees are required for this class.
In this Physical Education class students will learn fun games and activities that will help them in their movement, coordination, and sport skills. A small portion of each class will include a topic on healthy living. We will emphasis fitness and teamwork. This is an inclusive course, so we will not focus on competition. We will learn traditional playground games (such as kickball and soccer) and discuss the meaning of sportsmanship. During the cold winter months, fitness activities will be conducted inside the building and will include a wide range of topics (yoga, line dancing, hip hop, obstacle course building, karate, etc.) The primary goal of this course is to get the kids active and moving for the entire class period. No extra supplies or fees are required for this class.
Hands on History: Ancients Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AGES 5-11 $40
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 Ancient World. We will explore Greek Mythology, Romans, Egyptians and much more. This class 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 bring items on a supply list. (The list will be published near the beginning of classes)
Science Lab: Physics of Light and Sound/Geology Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AGES 8-14 $40
This class will be a more advanced lab than the Junior Science Lab. We will cover the physics of light and sound the first semester and Geology the second semester. As a parent, you can decide the curriculum you use at home and we will supplement that curriculum with projects and experiments. The text we will follow is from Great Science Adventures. We will provide a topic guide for the classes, so that you can plan accordingly at home. This should be a really fun lab. The first semester we will learn about the properties of light, how to measure the speed of sound, etc. The second semester we will learn about rocks and earths landforms. We may even get to do some gem mining! Each student will need to bring items listed on the supply list (Supply list will be provided before classes begin)
Strategy Games: Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AGES 11 and older $20
This class is structured to allow the student to learn how to navigate the world of game play. Good sportsmanship, strategy, and critical thinking are all skills that need practicing. This class will provide an environment to practice these skills. The class will learn specific games and spend a few weeks playing them together. Games will include: card games, board games and group games. This class will provide a structured environment to learn in a fun and creative way. No extra supplies are needed for this class.
The Shakespeare Experience: Thursdays 11:00:-12:00 AGES 12 and older $40
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Art Through Children's Literature Thursdays 11:00-12:00 AGES 5-12 $40
Do you love Caldecott Award Winning books? I do! This class is designed to explore the art forms in classic children's literature. Books like Make Way for Ducklings or White Snow Bright Snow have specific art methods. We will explore art using several methods: pencil, stencil, chalk, watercolor, paint, prints, etc. While we won't spend time reading these beautiful books, we will spend time with their illustrations. We will learn about art form and other art concepts. Then we will attempt to recreate these art methods and forms in our own new works of art. Each student will need to bring items listed on the supply list (Supply list will be provided before classes begin).
