Course Descriptions
Live Online Classes
Fall 2021 & Winter/Spring 2022
1st-2nd Grade Classes
10:50-11:45
Math Facts Mastery: Addition & Subtractions
1st-2nd Grade
Tuesdays 10:50-11:45
7 Weeks: September 14, 21, 28 October 12, 19, 26 November 2
Location: Live Online
Tuition $180
Why is it important to master Math Facts? Research has shown that one cannot excel in math without fluency in basic facts! It is the foundation which aids in problem solving, increases confidence, forms building blocks for higher level math concepts, saves time and reduces math anxiety. In this 6-week class, your student will be able to recall basic math facts accurately, quickly, and effortlessly using a variety of tools including math manipulatives and fun games.
Outside Classwork: TBD
Instructor: Grace Rowell
1st-2nd Grade
Tuesdays 10:50-11:45
7 Weeks: September 14, 21, 28 October 12, 19, 26 November 2
Location: Live Online
Tuition $180
Why is it important to master Math Facts? Research has shown that one cannot excel in math without fluency in basic facts! It is the foundation which aids in problem solving, increases confidence, forms building blocks for higher level math concepts, saves time and reduces math anxiety. In this 6-week class, your student will be able to recall basic math facts accurately, quickly, and effortlessly using a variety of tools including math manipulatives and fun games.
Outside Classwork: TBD
Instructor: Grace Rowell
4th-8th Grade Classes
9:0o-10:10
Egypt, The Land of Mystery
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:10
7 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21
Location: Live Online
Tuition $195
Learn the fascinating truth about the Egyptians. They were incredible builders, but why did they build those pyramids? Were they in love with death? Most Egyptians worked hard, but what else did they do? How did the Nile shape the success of the Egyptian culture and legacy? Each week focuses on one or two aspects of Ancient Egypt. Lesson topics include: pyramids and temples, rulers, scientific contributions, the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian writing and art, and much more. During this class students practice the art of note-taking during short lectures and assigned reading.
Outside Classwork: Students will practice taking notes from short reading assignments and finishing projects started in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:10
7 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21
Location: Live Online
Tuition $195
Learn the fascinating truth about the Egyptians. They were incredible builders, but why did they build those pyramids? Were they in love with death? Most Egyptians worked hard, but what else did they do? How did the Nile shape the success of the Egyptian culture and legacy? Each week focuses on one or two aspects of Ancient Egypt. Lesson topics include: pyramids and temples, rulers, scientific contributions, the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian writing and art, and much more. During this class students practice the art of note-taking during short lectures and assigned reading.
Outside Classwork: Students will practice taking notes from short reading assignments and finishing projects started in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
Ancient Greece: A Lasting Legacy
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
6 Weeks: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9 (No Class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $170
Gifts from the ancient Greeks impact our lives today in literature, science, math, the arts, philosophy, and politics. Come take a closer look at these gifts. Learn about Alexander the Great, architecture, and the Greek’s influence on modern civilization. As we study Ancient Greece, students also work on the art of showing and not telling in writing. Using descriptive language, students craft weekly postcards home sharing their new knowledge and fun facts about Ancient Greece.
Outside Classwork: Each week students use their notes taken in class and write a postcard showing what they learned. In addition, students may need to finish up other work not completed in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
6 Weeks: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9 (No Class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $170
Gifts from the ancient Greeks impact our lives today in literature, science, math, the arts, philosophy, and politics. Come take a closer look at these gifts. Learn about Alexander the Great, architecture, and the Greek’s influence on modern civilization. As we study Ancient Greece, students also work on the art of showing and not telling in writing. Using descriptive language, students craft weekly postcards home sharing their new knowledge and fun facts about Ancient Greece.
Outside Classwork: Each week students use their notes taken in class and write a postcard showing what they learned. In addition, students may need to finish up other work not completed in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
When in Rome … Ancient Rome
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
7 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10,17, 24
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
Students dive into the fascinating history of Ancient Rome and take a look at its lasting heritage to the world. This unique empire was ruled from a city and expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world. We will take a look at Rome’s talent for borrowing and improving concepts of other cultures, and what made Rome powerful. The focus is on what the Ancient Roman civilization contributed to modern life including technological and architectural feats. As students study Ancient Rome, they also work on summarizing from their notes.
Outside Classwork: Each week students use their notes taken in class and write a paragraph to inform. In addition, students may need to finish up other work not completed in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
7 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10,17, 24
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
Students dive into the fascinating history of Ancient Rome and take a look at its lasting heritage to the world. This unique empire was ruled from a city and expanded to one of the largest empires in the ancient world. We will take a look at Rome’s talent for borrowing and improving concepts of other cultures, and what made Rome powerful. The focus is on what the Ancient Roman civilization contributed to modern life including technological and architectural feats. As students study Ancient Rome, they also work on summarizing from their notes.
Outside Classwork: Each week students use their notes taken in class and write a paragraph to inform. In addition, students may need to finish up other work not completed in class.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
NEW! India's Ancient Past
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
7 Weeks: March 3, 10, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 (No Class March 17 and 24)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
Students explore the lasting contributions Ancient India made to the world's knowledge and culture. The course is organized with the key "big idea" concepts for social studies. Some of the concepts covered are: economy, government /leadership, social classes, geography, religion, and achievements. Through teaching with these key concepts, students become familiar with the crucial attributes that have enabled India's civilization to prosper. Our study starts with the geography of India where students research the Indus Valley and find out how the importance of its geography played in its success. Next, students look at the first empires, India's caste system, and learn the influential leader, Gandhi. Come join us for seven weeks of highly-engaging, hands-on lessons to teach your students all about the intricacies of Ancient India.
Outside Classwork:
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 9:00-10:10
7 Weeks: March 3, 10, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 (No Class March 17 and 24)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $180
Students explore the lasting contributions Ancient India made to the world's knowledge and culture. The course is organized with the key "big idea" concepts for social studies. Some of the concepts covered are: economy, government /leadership, social classes, geography, religion, and achievements. Through teaching with these key concepts, students become familiar with the crucial attributes that have enabled India's civilization to prosper. Our study starts with the geography of India where students research the Indus Valley and find out how the importance of its geography played in its success. Next, students look at the first empires, India's caste system, and learn the influential leader, Gandhi. Come join us for seven weeks of highly-engaging, hands-on lessons to teach your students all about the intricacies of Ancient India.
Outside Classwork:
Instructor: Laurie Weir
10:00-10:15
NEW! Architectural and Perspective Drawing
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-1:15
4 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Students learn a step-by-step process how to sketch like an architect. The course begins with the basics and gradually moves to more complex and organic compositions inspired by nature, fantasy and book illustration. In addition, students are taught various techniques to create sketches with a sense of depth and an overall architectural look.
Projects Include:
- One point perspective & diagonals
- Architecture inspired by everyday objects
- Dr. Suess and buildings
- Fantastic Tree house project
Materials needed: Pencil, ruler, sharpie, watercolor set or markers, drawing- or watercolor paper (90lb)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-1:15
4 Weeks: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Students learn a step-by-step process how to sketch like an architect. The course begins with the basics and gradually moves to more complex and organic compositions inspired by nature, fantasy and book illustration. In addition, students are taught various techniques to create sketches with a sense of depth and an overall architectural look.
Projects Include:
- One point perspective & diagonals
- Architecture inspired by everyday objects
- Dr. Suess and buildings
- Fantastic Tree house project
Materials needed: Pencil, ruler, sharpie, watercolor set or markers, drawing- or watercolor paper (90lb)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
NEW! Watercolor Techniques
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: November 11, 18 December 2, 9 (No Class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Learn how to paint with watercolors! This class covers beginning watercolor techniques. Students are provided weekly pointers in the lessons to help them develop new skills and techniques to paint landscape scenes in nature, beautiful florals & botanicals as well as shapes and objects of daily use.
Projects Include:
-Objects on your desk
-Animals
-Landscapes
-Plants
Materials needed: Watercolor set, watercolor paper 90lb or more, brushes (preferably watercolor brush)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 10:15-11:15
4 Weeks: November 11, 18 December 2, 9 (No Class November 25)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $120
Learn how to paint with watercolors! This class covers beginning watercolor techniques. Students are provided weekly pointers in the lessons to help them develop new skills and techniques to paint landscape scenes in nature, beautiful florals & botanicals as well as shapes and objects of daily use.
Projects Include:
-Objects on your desk
-Animals
-Landscapes
-Plants
Materials needed: Watercolor set, watercolor paper 90lb or more, brushes (preferably watercolor brush)
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the project.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
NEW! Comics/Graphic Novel Basics
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 1:30-2:30
6 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $ 180
This 6 week class introduces a short history of American & Japanese graphic novel history along with fun projects that teach how to develop your own illustration and story. With focus on techniques students will learn all steps from character development to a short finished illustrated story.
Projects Include:
- Character reference sheet
- Layout and perspective
- Speech bubbles and narrations
- comic strip and parody
Materials needed: drawing paper or watercolor paper 90lb
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays 1:30-2:30
6 Weeks: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $ 180
This 6 week class introduces a short history of American & Japanese graphic novel history along with fun projects that teach how to develop your own illustration and story. With focus on techniques students will learn all steps from character development to a short finished illustrated story.
Projects Include:
- Character reference sheet
- Layout and perspective
- Speech bubbles and narrations
- comic strip and parody
Materials needed: drawing paper or watercolor paper 90lb
Outside Classwork: If needed, finish the projects.
Instructor: Sandy Reid
6th-9th Grade Classes
2:30-3:30
Writing Skills Seminar: The Writer’s Notebook
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
12 weeks: 13 weeks: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (No Class November 23 )
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $340
It takes time and practice to learn proper writing techniques. This semester-long course keeps students engaged in consistent writing practice and provides regular personalized feedback. Each week focuses on one type of writing and uses clever and creative ways to keep writing fresh. Students practice and refine their writing skills through lively instruction which focuses on the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness. Through the use of games and collaborative activities, literary devices and techniques are also practiced. This class is designed to be fun and inspiring and provide a supportive atmosphere to foster creativity and self-expression.
Many kinds of non-fiction writing opportunities are taught including quick-writes, summarizing, persuasive and opinion pieces, a news story, a character sketch, and informational and procedural writing. Students also explore dialogue, descriptions, and transitional words, phrases, and clauses that help move their essays through a sequence of events.
Note: If you are looking for a year-long writing program, this class with The Writer’s Toolbox & Creative Writing class is a perfect combination.
Outside Classwork: Students write and revise each week. Depending on ability level, students should expect to spend approximately 1-1.5 hours a week
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
12 weeks: 13 weeks: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (No Class November 23 )
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $340
It takes time and practice to learn proper writing techniques. This semester-long course keeps students engaged in consistent writing practice and provides regular personalized feedback. Each week focuses on one type of writing and uses clever and creative ways to keep writing fresh. Students practice and refine their writing skills through lively instruction which focuses on the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness. Through the use of games and collaborative activities, literary devices and techniques are also practiced. This class is designed to be fun and inspiring and provide a supportive atmosphere to foster creativity and self-expression.
Many kinds of non-fiction writing opportunities are taught including quick-writes, summarizing, persuasive and opinion pieces, a news story, a character sketch, and informational and procedural writing. Students also explore dialogue, descriptions, and transitional words, phrases, and clauses that help move their essays through a sequence of events.
Note: If you are looking for a year-long writing program, this class with The Writer’s Toolbox & Creative Writing class is a perfect combination.
Outside Classwork: Students write and revise each week. Depending on ability level, students should expect to spend approximately 1-1.5 hours a week
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
The Writer's Toolbox and Creative Writing
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
13 Weeks: January 18, 25, February 1,8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 29, April 5, 12, 19,28
(No Class March 15 and 22)
Location: Live Online
Tuition:$350
In this class students gain an introduction to different creative forms of writing such - memoirs, personal essays, letters, free writing, journals, flash fiction, vignettes, etc. Since figurative language, also called a figure of speech, makes writing more compelling, this course starts out by helping students understand the names of different figurative language techniques, and why they are effective. As students learn about each type, they review examples and create examples of their own. Next, they’ll complete a fun writing activity for each type of figurative language. In addition, students participate in numerous creative activities to make the process fun and engaging.
Note: If you are looking for a year-long writing program, this class with The Writer’s Notebook is a perfect combination.
Outside Classwork: Students write and revise each week. Depending on ability level, students should expect to spend approximately 1-1.5 hours a week
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
13 Weeks: January 18, 25, February 1,8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 29, April 5, 12, 19,28
(No Class March 15 and 22)
Location: Live Online
Tuition:$350
In this class students gain an introduction to different creative forms of writing such - memoirs, personal essays, letters, free writing, journals, flash fiction, vignettes, etc. Since figurative language, also called a figure of speech, makes writing more compelling, this course starts out by helping students understand the names of different figurative language techniques, and why they are effective. As students learn about each type, they review examples and create examples of their own. Next, they’ll complete a fun writing activity for each type of figurative language. In addition, students participate in numerous creative activities to make the process fun and engaging.
Note: If you are looking for a year-long writing program, this class with The Writer’s Notebook is a perfect combination.
Outside Classwork: Students write and revise each week. Depending on ability level, students should expect to spend approximately 1-1.5 hours a week
Instructor: Adrienne Collins