Online Classes - Fall 2022
2:30-3:30 Tuesdays
NEW! Writing Through History: American Stories
5th-8th Grade
Tuesdays: 2:30-3:30
12 Weeks:
Tuition: $350
While spotlighting significant historical events, students engage in purposeful and fun activities to gather information and write about memorable moments in history. Students will use their research to write interesting historical narratives, original poetry, fun tales, persuasive and expository essays, and more.
During these 12 weeks, students focus on learning to effectively write using the four major styles of writing: expository, descriptive, narrative and persuasive. Students also concentrate on improving their own personal writing styles while engaging in the writing and revising process. Mini lessons emphasize the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness.
Some Topics Include:
Settlers & Colonies
1587- The Lost Colony of Roanoke
1775 - Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
A New Republic:
1817 - The Erie Canal- Engineering Challenge
Expansion & Inventions:
1869 - New York City & Industrialization - The Building the Brooklyn Bridge
Becoming Modern:
1929 The Great Depression
1938 - H.G. Wells’s Radio Broadcast - War of the Worlds
Brave New World:
1954 Brown vs the Board of Education
Outside Classwork: Finish assignments started in class and composing and revising writing assignments. Depending on ability, outside class time is around 1- 1.5 hours a week.
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
5th-8th Grade
Tuesdays: 2:30-3:30
12 Weeks:
- In Person - October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7
- Online - September 27 October 11
- (No Class October 18 and November 22)
Tuition: $350
While spotlighting significant historical events, students engage in purposeful and fun activities to gather information and write about memorable moments in history. Students will use their research to write interesting historical narratives, original poetry, fun tales, persuasive and expository essays, and more.
During these 12 weeks, students focus on learning to effectively write using the four major styles of writing: expository, descriptive, narrative and persuasive. Students also concentrate on improving their own personal writing styles while engaging in the writing and revising process. Mini lessons emphasize the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness.
Some Topics Include:
Settlers & Colonies
1587- The Lost Colony of Roanoke
1775 - Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
A New Republic:
1817 - The Erie Canal- Engineering Challenge
Expansion & Inventions:
1869 - New York City & Industrialization - The Building the Brooklyn Bridge
Becoming Modern:
1929 The Great Depression
1938 - H.G. Wells’s Radio Broadcast - War of the Worlds
Brave New World:
1954 Brown vs the Board of Education
Outside Classwork: Finish assignments started in class and composing and revising writing assignments. Depending on ability, outside class time is around 1- 1.5 hours a week.
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
8:45-9:55 Thursdays
The Middle Ages: Piecing Together the Puzzle
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 20 (No Class October 13)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $195
This class serves as an overview of the Middle Ages. We begin the study of the Early Middle Ages with the fall of Rome and the invasion of the barbarian tribes. We then touch on main events including the Crusades, the Black Death, the Magna Carta, and the One Hundred Year War. In class students practice the art of note-taking during short lectures, participate in small and large group activities, and discuss assigned reading, and much more. Each week we shall focus on piecing together this complicated history puzzle.
Homework: maximum of one hour per week
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 20 (No Class October 13)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $195
This class serves as an overview of the Middle Ages. We begin the study of the Early Middle Ages with the fall of Rome and the invasion of the barbarian tribes. We then touch on main events including the Crusades, the Black Death, the Magna Carta, and the One Hundred Year War. In class students practice the art of note-taking during short lectures, participate in small and large group activities, and discuss assigned reading, and much more. Each week we shall focus on piecing together this complicated history puzzle.
Homework: maximum of one hour per week
Instructor: Laurie Weir
Life During Medieval Times
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: October 27 November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8 (No Class November 24)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $195
This was the time of kings, queens, knights, castles, and the feudal system. What was it really like living during this era? We shall visit castle and village life and living in a town. The student-centered lessons teach students to analyze the key the concepts of geography, economy, and social classes of this time. Students will examine the manors and draw conclusions about land use. Our tour also takes us to cathedrals and monasteries to view the gargoyles, stain glass windows, and rich art of the time. Each student will learn how to make their own unique family coat of arms and participate in a Middle Ages dinner party.
Homework: maximum of one hour per week
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: October 27 November 3, 10, 17 December 1, 8 (No Class November 24)
Location: Live Online
Tuition: $195
This was the time of kings, queens, knights, castles, and the feudal system. What was it really like living during this era? We shall visit castle and village life and living in a town. The student-centered lessons teach students to analyze the key the concepts of geography, economy, and social classes of this time. Students will examine the manors and draw conclusions about land use. Our tour also takes us to cathedrals and monasteries to view the gargoyles, stain glass windows, and rich art of the time. Each student will learn how to make their own unique family coat of arms and participate in a Middle Ages dinner party.
Homework: maximum of one hour per week
Instructor: Laurie Weir
Online Classes - Winter/Spring 2023
2:30-3:30 Tuesdays
Writing Fundamentals: Comprehensive Composition
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
12 Weeks: January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14,21, 28 March 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 (No Class March 7, 14 and April 11)
Location: Live Online
This semester-long class aims to strengthen students' foundation in the four main types of writing: expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative. Students learn the defining features of each writing style and develop their skills supporting, organizing, and expressing ideas in multi-paragraph essays. Mini lessons focus on the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness.
Writing tasks will involve analysis of poetry and other literature as well as close study of an author's intent and style (including references to character, conflict, symbol, setting, and theme). Students are provided with a wide variety of stimulating writing assignments, allowing them to critically evaluate their reading and improve their own personal writing styles. Examples of writing assignments include personal narratives, creative non-fiction, response to literature, literary analysis, and opinion articles. Additionally, students are taught how to properly create in-text-citations and integrate quotations using proper MLA format.
Each week students work through the writing and revision process and are provided with detailed personalized feedback. Taking this course is terrific preparation for high school. This class is challenging, but also fun!
Outside Classwork: Each week students compose a new writing assignment and revise/edit their work from the previous week, using feedback from Mrs. Collins. Depending on ability, outside class time is around 1- 1.5 hours a week.
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
6th-9th Grade
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
12 Weeks: January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14,21, 28 March 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 (No Class March 7, 14 and April 11)
Location: Live Online
This semester-long class aims to strengthen students' foundation in the four main types of writing: expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative. Students learn the defining features of each writing style and develop their skills supporting, organizing, and expressing ideas in multi-paragraph essays. Mini lessons focus on the six traits of writing: purpose, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanical correctness.
Writing tasks will involve analysis of poetry and other literature as well as close study of an author's intent and style (including references to character, conflict, symbol, setting, and theme). Students are provided with a wide variety of stimulating writing assignments, allowing them to critically evaluate their reading and improve their own personal writing styles. Examples of writing assignments include personal narratives, creative non-fiction, response to literature, literary analysis, and opinion articles. Additionally, students are taught how to properly create in-text-citations and integrate quotations using proper MLA format.
Each week students work through the writing and revision process and are provided with detailed personalized feedback. Taking this course is terrific preparation for high school. This class is challenging, but also fun!
Outside Classwork: Each week students compose a new writing assignment and revise/edit their work from the previous week, using feedback from Mrs. Collins. Depending on ability, outside class time is around 1- 1.5 hours a week.
Instructor: Adrienne Collins
8:45-9:55 - Thursdays
The Renaissance: The Dawn of a New Age
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
7 Weeks: January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14,21, 28
Location: Live Online Class
Tuition: $195
The dawn of a new age began when artists, thinkers, scientists, and architects of Northern Italy and Europe began to try new ideas based on what they had learned. Meet the famous Medici Family, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, Gutenberg and others who ushered in this age of creativity and learning. The focus of this unit is for students to develop a historical understanding of the Renaissance, and realize that contributions from important individuals during this time had an impact on the present as well as in the past. Through the study of these individuals, the students will learn to appreciate ideals and values expressed during the Renaissance through various mediums. By participating in games and collaborative activities, the students will cultivate an understanding of the advances in culture and life during the Renaissance. This class includes short lectures, note-taking, and related readings.
Outside Classwork:
Instructor: Laurie Weir
4th-8th Grade
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
7 Weeks: January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14,21, 28
Location: Live Online Class
Tuition: $195
The dawn of a new age began when artists, thinkers, scientists, and architects of Northern Italy and Europe began to try new ideas based on what they had learned. Meet the famous Medici Family, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, Gutenberg and others who ushered in this age of creativity and learning. The focus of this unit is for students to develop a historical understanding of the Renaissance, and realize that contributions from important individuals during this time had an impact on the present as well as in the past. Through the study of these individuals, the students will learn to appreciate ideals and values expressed during the Renaissance through various mediums. By participating in games and collaborative activities, the students will cultivate an understanding of the advances in culture and life during the Renaissance. This class includes short lectures, note-taking, and related readings.
Outside Classwork:
Instructor: Laurie Weir
NEW! History Through Literature- The Trumpeter of Krakow
6th-8th grades
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: March 23, 30 April 6, 20, 27 May 5 (No Class April 13)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $175
The Trumpeter of Krakow, set in 15th Century Poland, is a story of a young boy’s admiration for the bravery of youth who lived long ago, and how this encourages him to remain loyal to his country in the face of danger. Forced to abandon their farm to invading Tartars, Joseph and his parents flee to Krakow with the family treasure. The family must present the treasure to the king before it is stolen.
Outside Classwork: Students will receive a suggested homework sheet each week detailing the chapters to be read, comprehension and vocabulary exercises to be completed, and specifics regarding a creative project. Homework can easily modified to meet your child’s needs.
Instructor: Laurie Weir
6th-8th grades
Thursdays: 8:45-9:55
6 Weeks: March 23, 30 April 6, 20, 27 May 5 (No Class April 13)
Location: Live Online
Tuition $175
The Trumpeter of Krakow, set in 15th Century Poland, is a story of a young boy’s admiration for the bravery of youth who lived long ago, and how this encourages him to remain loyal to his country in the face of danger. Forced to abandon their farm to invading Tartars, Joseph and his parents flee to Krakow with the family treasure. The family must present the treasure to the king before it is stolen.
Outside Classwork: Students will receive a suggested homework sheet each week detailing the chapters to be read, comprehension and vocabulary exercises to be completed, and specifics regarding a creative project. Homework can easily modified to meet your child’s needs.
Instructor: Laurie Weir