Art and Garden Flow

Grades 2-4
Monday/Wednesday 9:00 – 9:55
Certificated. Art

Welcome to Art and Garden Flow! where we nurture creativity and community together! Each week begins with a sharing circle to connect, discover artist inspirations, and learn new skills for using and caring for tools and materials in the art room and garden. Then you will choose your own art adventure at art-making centers including: drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and garden, working independently or collaborating with classmates. As an artist, you will care for our studio by helping to keep our workspace clean and organized. At the end of each class we will share what we made and learned.  Your home extension is to collect ideas in a sketchbook. In Art and Garden Flow, our studio will fill with diverse artwork because no two artists are the same. Ready to find your flow? Step into the studio! 

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible.
Instructor: Laurie
2.5 hours on the learning plan

Circus Art

Grades K-2
Monday/Wednesday 11:00 – 11:55
Certificated. Art/ELA

Step right up to the circus! In this art class, you’ll create circus artwork like famous artists Alexander Calder and Henri Matisse. We start with circle time to share ideas, then you’ll use crayons, pencils, paint, scissors, collage, and clay to make pictures, stories, and sculptures about circus animals, acrobats, and clowns. You’ll practice using lines, shapes, colors, and textures in your art.  We will take a five minute movement break during class.  At the end of the semester, you’ll build your own circus from recycled materials and show off your artwork!  Parent and caregiver volunteers will make this class a success.

Instructor: Laurie
3 hours on the learning plan

Scales and Tails

Grades K-2
Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 1:55
Certificated. ELA/Science

In this K through 2nd grade class,  learners will explore amazing reptiles and amphibians like snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Students will learn facts about how these animals are different and how they live today. Through reading, drawing, and hands-on activities, students will build early science skills while discovering the wide variety of cold-blooded animals in our world. 

Instructor: Scott
3 hours on the learning plan

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Lab Ratz

Grades 3-4
Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 1:55
Certificated. Science

To the lab we go! If you like science and are ready to do a lot of hands-on learning, this class is for you. We will explore different areas of science through building challenges, experiments and observations so that we can learn about the scientific method and how to follow the steps to create successful scientific experiments. Our semester will be building up towards a science fair that will be held during the learning fair.

NOTE: Students sign up for either “Lab Ratz” or “I Have My Methods” but not both. These two classes are completing science projects for 3rd and 4th graders.

This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Students sign up for science classes within their grade level.

Instructor: Lily
2.5 hours on the learning plan

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Art Studio Flow

Grades 5-7
Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 1:55
Certificated. Art

Each class begins with a sharing circle to connect, share artist inspirations, and learn new art skills and techniques for using the studio art centers, including drawing, sculpture, and collage, available in our classroom each month.

After that, it’s time to create! Work solo or collaborate with classmates. Try something new or work on a longer multi-step project. As you create, you’ll develop studio habits of mind—learning to persist through challenges, stretch and explore new materials and ideas, envision possibilities before you begin, engage and persist with your work, express your unique artistic voice, and observe the world around you for inspiration.

At the end of each class, we clean up and reflect on what we made and learned—thinking about the choices we made, the techniques we used, and how we can grow as artists.

Keep a sketchbook at home to collect ideas between classes and continue developing your artistic thinking.

Ready to find your artist flow? Step into the studio!

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible.
Instructor Laurie
3 hours on the learning plan

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Poetry with a Side of Art

Grades 7-8
Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 1:55
Certificated. ELA/Art

This class will focus on writing and reading poetry. We will study poets like Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, e.e. cummings. Ogden Nash, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, Anais Nin, Naomi Shihab Nye, and many others. Students will read mentor texts/literature to uncover aspects of style and structure. We will learn poetic elements, create artwork in tandem with our poetry, and we will perform poetry for an audience.

Students will also develop a personal writing style and gain a strong understanding of the writing process by engaging in the writing workshop model.

Instructor Bill
3 hours on the learning plan

Lab Classes

The following Lab Classes are designed for students who are below grade level in these subjects.

Students do not sign up for the classes, but are assigned Lab Classes through Counselor/Teacher recommendation. Talk to your counselor if you think your student should be taking a lab class.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students remain in the lab class until skill mastery is achieved and could be exited from the class prior to the end of the term. For this reason, students need to have another certificated class on their schedules (including students new to Cascade).
• Lab classes DO count as one of your 5 (full time)/3 (part time) classes, take attendance, and provide monthly progress. But, you must still maintain another certificated class on your student’s schedule.
• These classes will maintain a waitlist if full. As students exit, other students can join mid- term from the waitlist or as requested if there is space.

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Reading Lab

Grades K-2

Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

Students will be taught phonics, phonemic awareness, high frequency words and reading strategies at their individual reading level in small groups. Students will also practice comprehension strategies through class discussion in grade level texts through whole group read alouds. Homework will be provided to practice at home.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Scott

3 hours on the learning plan

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Spelling/Writing Lab

Grades 3-5
Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 2:55
Skills Improvement

Welcome to The Wordsmith’s Workshop!

Unlock the secrets of spelling and become a confident writer! In this class, you’ll explore the sounds and patterns behind words, going beyond memorization to truly understanding language.

As you sharpen your spelling, you’ll also master writing: crafting clear sentences, building strong paragraphs, and creating stories and essays. Fun activities and creative prompts will help you express your ideas with confidence.

Penmanship practice is integrated to support writing fluency, improving letter formation and flow so you can focus on content and creativity.

Our program is designed to grow your skills and confidence, whether you’re writing a short story, an informative piece, or a persuasive essay. Join us and discover how mastering spelling and writing unlocks your creativity and storytelling potential!

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible
Instructor: Laurie
3 hours on the learning plan

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Math Lab

Grades 1-4

Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

Join us in the lab as we focus on gaining confidence and new skills in math. Students will receive individual and small group instruction based on current levels in math. This lab will focus on number sense and the 4 operations.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Lily

3 hours on the learning plan

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Writing Lab

Grades 7-8

Monday/Wednesday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

This class is designed to diagnose and support lagging skills in writing. Writing is a complex interworking of several different domains and if a student has any issue with any one of those domains, it can make the writing process laborious or antagonistic. In this class, we will work to make writing a positive process while supporting all skills so students can access writing for communication and learning at need.

This class will also provide many incentives to make working on these skills more appealing such as learning through games, choosing topics, working with peers, and, at times, rewards.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Bill

2.5 hours on the learning plan

Base Ten Basics

Grades 1-2
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 – 9:55
Certificated. Math

In this 1st/2nd grade math class, students will build a strong foundation in key math skills. They’ll learn how to add and subtract multi-digit numbers, explore the basics of multiplication concepts, and begin their journey into understanding fractions. Students will engage in a mix of whole-group instruction, independent practice, and small group activities designed to support their individual learning needs. This class aims to build a solid foundation in these key math concepts.

Instructor: Scott
4 hours on the learning plan

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Sums, Products, Differences, and Quotients Too!

Grades 5-6
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 – 9:55
Certificated. Math

Get ready to grab some scratch paper and show your work in this 5th and 6th grade math class. 5th graders will be exploring the 4 operations with whole numbers and decimals while 6th graders will be doing a variety if concepts including integers, equations and expressions. We will use district curriculum for practice materials and examples. 

Instructor: Lily
4 hours on the learning plan

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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Section A

Grades 7-8
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 – 9:55
Certificated. ELA/Science

Whether it’s physical, social or mental, our health is central to our overall happiness and well-being.  In this course, we will study topics like personal hygiene, goal setting, eating habits, exercise, making choices and relationships though the lenses of physiology, sociology, nutrition, and math as these relate to creating healthy lifestyle.  We will collect data on personal habits and conduct experiments to see how changes in behavior effect our bodies and minds.  We will be reading on these topics through science articles and using graphing and charting for data analysis.

Note: Students sign up for either section A or section B, not both.

Instructor: Bill
4 hours on the learning plan

Scales, Slime and Slithers: A Herpetology Adventure

Grades 3-4
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 – 10:55
Certificated. ELA/Science

In this 3rd–4th grade herpetology class, students explore reptiles and amphibians from their evolutionary origins to today, learning how they diversified into modern species like snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. The class also provides an overview of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, highlighting their key characteristics through reading, researching, writing and drawing.

Instructor: Scott
4 hours on the learning plan

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Poetry Portfolio Section A

Grades 5-6
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 – 10:55
Certificated. ELA/Art

This class will focus on writing and reading poetry. We will study poets like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, Anais Nin, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others.  Students will read mentor texts/literature to uncover aspects of style, structure, and poetic language terms.

We will learn poetic elements, create artwork in tandem with our poetry, and we will perform poetry for an audience.

Students will also develop a personal writing style and gain a strong understanding of the writing process by engaging in the writing workshop model.

Note: Students sign up for either section A or section B, not both.

Instructor: Bill

3.5 hours on the learning plan

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Keepin’ It Real

Grades 7-8
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 – 10:55
Certificated. Math

Keep it real with some real and rational numbers to start off the semester in 7th and 8th grade math. Students will work with small groups to explore middle school concepts including proportional relationships, linear equations, percent and expressions. This class will use district curriculum to outline units and for practice materials. 

Instructor: Lily
4 hours on the learning plan

Operation Station

Grades 3-4
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 – 11:55
Certificated. Math

In this 3rd/4th grade math class, students will strengthen their skills in multi-digit addition and subtraction (up to 4 digits) and work toward mastering multi-digit multiplication. We’ll also focus on understanding equivalent fractions, creating them, and learning to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Students will engage in a mix of whole-group instruction, independent practice, and small group activities designed to support their individual learning needs. This class aims to build a solid foundation in these key math concepts.

Instructor: Scott
4 hours on the learning plan

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In a Perfect World… Section A

Grades 5-6
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 – 11:55
Certificated. Science/Social Studies

Calling all geographers, map makers and world creators! Come create your own country in this class that explores the themes of geography including location, place and the environment. We will discuss the history of cartography and investigate maps from around the world. Students will learn how to connect the geography of a place to the activities of its people and its history. For the learning fair, students will present their new countries during our World’s Fair.

NOTE: Students can request either Section A or Section B but not both. This class is not HC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Lily
3.5 hours on the learning plan

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Playwriting

Grades 7-8
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 – 11:55
Certificated. ELA/Drama

In Playwriting, students will learn how plays and scenes are structured in order to write our own.  We will use an improvisational game model to develop and test ideas.  We will write daily and develop scenes and plays singly and in groups.  At the end of the semester, we will read our plays for parents and friends.  

Instructor: Bill
4 hours on the learning plan

Ready, Set, School!

Grades K-1

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA/Math/Science/SEL

In this K/1 class, we emphasize routines and structure to help students feel secure and successful. We also focus on social and emotional learning, teaching students to understand their feelings, communicate their needs, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships. In addition to a morning meeting, we incorporate activities in reading phonics, writing, science and math.

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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I Have My Methods

Grades 3-4

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. Science/ELA

This class is here to combine a love of science with the art of writing. Not only will we explore different kinds of science through hands-on learning, but we will also work on our writing skills as we craft hypotheses, methods, and conclusions for our experiments. We will build skills that are needed to create science fair projects for the end of semester learning fair. Students will have a body break half-way between each class session.

NOTE: Students sign up for either “Lab Ratz” or “I Have My Methods” but not both. These two classes are completing science projects for 3rd and 4th graders.

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

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Monologue and Scene Writing

Grades 4-6
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25
Certificated. ELA/Drama

This drama class will focus on writing and performing monologues and scenes. We will spend time each day on performance study and writing. Students will write and perform their scenes at the end of the semester for parents and friends.

Instructor: Bill
3.5 hours on the learning plan

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Circus Investigations: Art Studio

Grades 7-8
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25
Certificated. Art

Join a long tradition of artists inspired by the circus! In this class, you’ll create your own artwork while studying how master artists like Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse, Georges Seurat captured the circus world. Considering circus history, including social issues like the treatment and care for animals and performers from marginalized communities, will deepen our artistic perspectives. Along the way, students will develop skills and knowledge to use the visual arts elements line, shape, texture, value, form, and space in a range of visual arts projects that reflect their evolving understanding of the circus as both a site of wonder and complexity. The semester culminates with the design, construction and presentation of a recycled materials circus inspired by Alexander Calder’s iconic Circus.

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Laurie
4 hours on the learning plan

Phantastic Fonics

Grades 1-2

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA

This literacy class is designed to help 1st and 2nd graders develop essential reading skills through a mix of small and whole group instruction. Students will learn and practice phonics, and develop reading comprehension through class discussions of grade-level texts. 

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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Circus Artists

Grades 3-4

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. Art

Welcome to the circus! In this art class, you’ll join a long tradition of artists inspired by the magic of the circus. You’ll discover how famous artists like Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse, and Georges Seurat used lines, shapes, colors, and textures to capture circus animals, performers, and audiences. As you explore their techniques, you’ll develop your own skills using drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and more to create circus-inspired art. You’ll practice using lines, shapes, texture, value, form, and space to bring your circus ideas to life. The semester culminates with a capstone project where you’ll design and build your own circus from recycled materials, create a circus poster, and celebrate your artwork with the class!

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Laurie

4 hours on the learning plan

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In a Perfect World… Section B

Grades 5-6
Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55
Certificated. Science/Social Studies

Calling all geographers, map makers and world creators! Come create your own country in this class that explores the themes of geography including location, place and the environment. We will discuss the history of cartography and investigate maps from around the world. Students will learn how to connect the geography of a place to the activities of its people and its history. For the learning fair, students will present their new countries during our World’s Fair.

NOTE: Students can request either Section A or Section B but not both. This class is not HC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Lily
3.5 hours on the learning plan

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Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Section B

Grades 7-8
Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55
Certificated. ELA/Science

Whether it’s physical, social or mental, our health is central to our overall happiness and well-being.  In this course, we will study topics like personal hygiene, goal setting, eating habits, exercise, making choices and relationships though the lenses of physiology, sociology, nutrition, and math as these relate to creating healthy lifestyle.  We will collect data on personal habits and conduct experiments to see how changes in behavior effect our bodies and minds.  We will be reading on these topics through science articles and using graphing and charting for data analysis.

Note: Students sign up for either section A or section B, but not both.

Instructor: Bill
4 hours on the learning plan

Martial Arts

Grades K-2
Tuesday/Thursday 1 – 1:55 p.m.
Elective. Physical Education

Martial arts training helps young people develop both fine and gross motor skills, as well as strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. It also helps young people to understand physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle and develop good habits early.

After stretching and warming up, activities will include:

• Hand strikes, kicking strikes, agility, stances
• Breakfall – proper falling drills
• Defensive drills – blocking, footwork
• Defensive/offense self defense maneuvers
• Team building games
• Padded nunchaku basics

Each student will be asked to practice self control, self discipline, respect to others in class. To earn the merit rank of a belt, the student must demonstrate all material required for belt advancement.

Note: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Sensei Jody

2.5 hours on the learning plan

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Comprehension Corner

Grades 3-4
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 -1:55
Certificated. ELA

This literacy reading class is designed to help 3rd and 4th graders continue to develop their essential reading skills through whole group instruction and individual conferencing. Students will develop reading comprehension through class discussions and writing activities of grade-level texts.

Instructor: Scott
3 hours on the learning plan

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Poetry Portfolio Section B

Grades 5-6
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 -1:55
Certificated. ELA/Art

This class will focus on writing and reading poetry. We will study poets like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, Anais Nin, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others.  Students will read mentor texts/literature to uncover aspects of style, structure, and poetic language terms.

We will learn poetic elements, create artwork in tandem with our poetry, and we will perform poetry for an audience.

Students will also develop a personal writing style and gain a strong understanding of the writing process by engaging in the writing workshop model.

NOTE: Students sign up for either Section A or Section B, but not both.

Instructor: Bill
3 hours on the learning plan

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The Globetrotters

Grades 7-8
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 -1:55
Certificated. Social Studies

If you often dream of a world where you were president, this class is for you. While exploring the themes of geography, students will develop aspects of a new nation that they are creating from scratch. Students will investigate the connections between geography, culture, climate and human activity. At the end of the semester, students will show off their new countries in a World’s Fair.

NOTE: This class not HCC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Lily
2.5 hours on the learning plan

Martial Arts

Grades 3-5
Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 2:55.
Elective. Physical Education

Martial arts training helps young people develop both fine and gross motor skills, as well as strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness. It also helps young people to understand physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle and develop good habits early.

After stretching and warming up, activities will include:

• Hand strikes, kicking strikes, agility, stances
• Breakfall – proper falling drills
• Defensive drills – blocking, footwork
• Defensive/offense self defense maneuvers
• Team building games
• Padded nunchaku basics

Each student will be asked to practice self control, self discipline, respect to others in class. To earn the merit rank of a belt, the student must demonstrate all material required for belt advancement.

Note: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Sensei Jody

2.5 hours on the learning plan

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LAB CLASSES

The following Lab Classes are designed for students who are below grade level in these subjects.

Students do not sign up for the classes, but are assigned Lab Classes through Counselor/Teacher recommendation. Talk to your counselor if you think your student should be taking a lab class.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students remain in the lab class until skill mastery is achieved and could be exited from the class prior to the end of the term. For this reason, students need to have another certificated class on their schedules (including students new to Cascade).
• Lab classes DO count as one of your 5 (full time)/3 (part time) classes, take attendance, and provide monthly progress. But, you must still maintain another certificated class on your student’s schedule.
• These classes will maintain a waitlist if full. As students exit, other students can join mid- term from the waitlist or as requested if there is space.

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Reading Lab

Grades 3-4

Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

Students will be taught phonics, phonemic awareness, high frequency words and reading strategies at their individual reading level in small groups. Students will also practice comprehension strategies through class discussion in grade level texts through whole group read alouds. Homework will be provided to practice at home.

NOTE: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Scott

3 hours on the learning plan

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Math Lab

Grades 5-8

Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

Come work on your math skills and gain some confidence and friendships along the way. This lab is designed for upper elementary and middle school students who need help practicing and learning new math concepts so that they are able to work at grade-level. Students will receive individual and small-group instruction based on current levels in math. We will focus on using operations and fractions understanding with various middle school math concepts.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Lily

3 hours on the learning plan

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Writing Lab

Grades 5-6

Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 2:55

Skills Improvement

This class is designed to diagnose and support lagging skills in writing. Writing is a complex interworking of several different domains and if a student has any issue with any one of those domains, it can make the writing process laborious or antagonistic. In this class, we will work to make writing a positive process while supporting all skills so students can access writing for communication and learning at need.

This class will also provide many incentives to make working on these skills more appealing such as learning through games, choosing topics, working with peers, and, at times, rewards.

Notes: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Bill

2.5 hours on the learning plan

Cascade Adventures – Fall Edition

Grades K-3

Monday 10:00 – 10:55

Elective. Arts & Crafts/SEL

This engaging enrichment class combines hands-on arts, crafts, and community building. Children will develop creative and life skills through baking, weaving, sewing, and hand drumming, while also making meaningful visits to the local Aegis Living to exercise with the residents 

• Culinary Arts: Kids will learn basic measuring, mixing, and baking skills in the kitchen. 
• Textile Crafts: Students will explore foundational weaving and hand-sewing, helping them develop fine motor skills and patience. 
• Music & Rhythm: Introduction to hand drumming will allow kids to burn off energy, express themselves, and explore rhythm. 
• Community Outreach: The class will visit the nearby Aegis Living community to partner with residents for group exercise sessions.

NOTE: Electives serve only students within the grade band.

Instructor: Jennifer

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Cascade Adventures – Fall Edition

Grades 4-7

Monday 11:00 – 11:55

Elective. Arts & Crafts/SEL

Discover, create, and connect! This hands-on autumn adventure invites young explorers to build practical skills, express creativity, and connect with our local community.  Each week features a new adventure. 

• Fiber Arts: Learn basic weaving and sewing. 
• Culinary Fun: Explore simple, kid-friendly baking recipes. 
• Rhythm & Music: Discover self-expression through hand drumming. 
• Community Connection: Visit Aegis Living residents for intergenerational watercolor painting 

NOTE: Electives serve only students within the grade band. Not HC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Jennifer

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Quest Maker: Adventure Game Design

Grades 4-8

Tuesday 10:30 – 11:55

Elective. Technology/Coding/ELA/Art

Students will use Construct 3 to create their own top-down adventure video games like Undertale or classic Zelda—where narrative and exploration take center stage. They will exercise their creative writing and art skills as they invent characters, tell stories, and design digital worlds for players to explore. This inclusive environment encourages students to collaborate, sharing ideas and testing games together to make each story better. At the end of the session, students will have completed a fully interactive story to showcase to the world.

Prerequisites:
Students should be comfortable using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackpad. No previous design or coding experience is required.

NOTE: This class is not HC/AL eligible. Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: BEAM

2 hours on the learning plan

Musical Theater

Grades K-4

Wednesday 9:00 – 9:55

Elective. Music

Join us for a joyful introduction to the world of musical theater! In this class, young performers will explore how to express emotions through acting, stretch their creativity with fun and engaging singing activities, and play interactive games that teach performance techniques and stage awareness. Along the way, students will build confidence, teamwork skills, and imagination — all while working together toward creating a delightful mini-performance to share with family and friends. 

NOTE: Electives serves students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Jennifer

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Intro to Piano

Grades K-3
Wednesday 10:00 – 10:25
Elective. Music.

Students will learn the notes on the piano, how to identify and read the notes on the Grand Staff (bass and treble clef), scales, chords, and an understanding of basic theory and reading music.  Music played will begin with basic educational and familiar melodies, but opportunities for students to play appropriate arrangements of popular songs of their choice will also be provided.   

NOTE: Electives serve students only within the grade band.

Instructor: Jennifer
2 hours on the learning plan

Intro to Piano

Grades 4-8
Wednesday 10:30 – 10:55
Elective. Music.

Students will learn the notes on the piano, how to identify and read the notes on the Grand Staff (bass and treble clef), scales, chords, and an understanding of basic theory and reading music.  Music played will begin with basic educational and familiar melodies, but opportunities for students to play appropriate arrangements of popular songs of their choice will also be provided.   

NOTE: Electives serve students only within the grade band. Not HC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Jennifer
2 hours on the learning plan

Independent Study Piano

Grades K-8 With prior piano experience*

Wednesday 11:00 – 11:25

Elective. Music

*Prerequisite: Student has had Intro to Piano previously or receives instructor approval. This class is for students with prior piano experience.

Students will continue to develop knowledge and understanding of scales, chords and basic theory as they continue to explore reading and playing more complex songs.  Students will be encouraged to learn songs of their choice and to explore improvisation and creating original compositions. 

Instructor: Jennifer
2 hours on the learning plan

Make Your Mark

8th Graders Only
Wednesday 2:00 – 2:55
Activity

Eighth graders, this group is all about making your mark—on the wall, in our community, and in your future. This is your time to shine.

• Come meet and hang out with your fellow eighth graders for team building and collaboration activities
• Learn about different high school options
• Design and create an Eighth Grade Mural to leave as a legacy
• Be part of creating and implementing school-wide activities.

While this class is not mandatory, we would love all eighth graders to sign up.  It’s going to be a great time!

This weekly activity is only for 8th grade students. This does not count as one of your classes and does NOT provide certificated contact. It does provide a ton of fun!

Instructors: Ann and Debi

Beginning Dungeon Master Academy

Grades 3-5

Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Elective. ELA/Games

Learn to be a Dungeon Master and forge your own adventure! In this inclusive class about creative storytelling, kids won’t just be playing D&D as an adventurer, they will build magical worlds, draw amazing maps, and weave fantastic stories. Students will use craft materials to bring their campaigns to life, practice improv techniques, and learn the rules of D&D so they can lead their own adventures. Then, working in groups, we will create characters and take turns running games for each other. At the end of the course, kids will take home custom adventure kits to share with friends and family!

NOTE: This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor – BEAM Experiences
2 hours on the learning plan

Advanced Dungeon Master Academy

Grades 4-8

Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Elective. ELA/Games

Step behind the DM screen and master the ultimate role in tabletop gaming! Whether you are a seasoned Dungeon Master or a storyteller ready to build your first campaign, this class is designed to level up your skills. We will go beyond standard gameplay to explore the deep mechanics of world-building, cartography, and narrative design. Students will design custom campaigns, build immersive maps, create unique encounters, and sharpen their collaborative storytelling through improv techniques. After mastering the core rules and advanced storytelling strategies, students will form groups to playtest their creations, taking turns running games for one another. By the end of the course, everyone will take home a custom DM adventure kit, fully equipped to run epic campaigns for friends and family!

NOTE: This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor – BEAM Experiences

2 hours on the learning plan

Independent Study Guitar

Grades K-8
Friday 9:30 – 9:55
Elective: Music

Students will learn the basics of how to tune their guitar, how to read and play simplified chords, and how to read and play single string tab. Students will learn familiar, old, and current songs. As students’ progress, they may be introduced to the CAGED chord system, strum patterns will become more complex and more difficult, multiple string tab will be introduced as well as more challenging songs. Students may also explore songs of their choice. Regular practice is required for success and students will be encouraged to perform for family members and the class. 

Instructor: Jennifer
2.5 hours on the learning plan

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Recess Games

Grades K-3
Friday 10:00 – 10:55
Elective. Physical Education

Come play games with us! We will be learning new games, relearn old ones, and spending time playing fun games as a group. This is a great opportunity for your student to get some social interaction in a safe space with Jennifer.

Note: Electives serve students within the grade band only

Instructor: Jennifer
1.5 hours on the learning plan

Lego Engineering with Bricks 4 Kidz 

Grades K-3

Friday 11:00 – 11:55

Elective. Engineering/Technology

Students will create motorized models using a special kit of LEGO® Technic bricks. Every week, we will try new and interesting constructions to develop fine motor skills and learn a bit about STEM subjects along the way. With the teacher’s guidance, kids will follow instructions that match their building experience, then creative free build to bring their own ideas to life. Let’s build something amazing together!

Instructor: BEAM

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Cascade Digital Shorts – Film Making

Grades 5-8
Friday 12 – 12:55 p.m.
Elective. Art

Students learn to create their own short film, from script to screen! Cascade Digital Shorts program introduces young storytellers to the essentials of screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. Step behind the camera and bring your stories to life!

Through hands-on instruction, students will:

• Pitch and present projects to peers
• Develop engaging scripts and storyboards
• Operate cameras, light scenes, and capture sound
• Direct and act in their own productions
• Edit and add effects to bring their films to life

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Northwest Film Camp

1.5 hours on the learning plan