Course Catalog Fall 2023-24

Reading Wizards

Grades 2-3

Monday/Wednesday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA

In this 2nd and 3rd grade ELA class students will engage in read alouds and class discussions as they learn about the elements of story and the features of non-fiction. They will also deepen their own reading skills (phonics, fluency and comprehension) in small reading groups.

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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Game Design: Tabletop Edition – Section A

Grades 6-8

Monday/Wednesday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA/Math/Art

In Game Design, students will create 3-4 tabletop games, focusing specifically on board, dice, and card games.

To learn about the subject, students will play games, read directions to published games, and learn the specific elements of games used in the industry. Students will study mechanics, narrative, and structure of games as well as elements of writing, art, and probability(math) through game design.

An important outcome will be to create a gaming experience so engaging that people will want to replay it. We will end the class with a gaming tournament where all games will be available for community play.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

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That’s Radical Dude

Grades 7-8

Monday/Wednesday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. Math

In this class, students will focus on applying math skills to 8th grade math standards. This semester, we will primarily focus on using integers and radical numbers and applying what we know about proportional relationships to writing and analyzing linear relationships and functions. Students will use the Envision curriculum to guide them through concepts in addition to math discussions, small group work, projects and games.

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

Martial Arts A

Grades K-8

Monday/Wednesday 9:30 – 10:25

Elective. Physical Education

This K-8 class will focus on balance, strength, and core development, as demonstrated through students performing katas and different blocking, striking and defensive poses.

3 hours on the learning plan

Instructor: Master Chang

Number Sprouts: 1 to 100

Grades K-1

Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. Math

This K-1 class makes math social, hands on and engaging through play. Come learn the mathematical concepts with friends through math games. We will study Place Value (ones and tens), number sense, solve math word problems and develop our fact fluency (addition and subtraction through 20).

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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NW Nature Connection

Grades 2-3

Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA/Art

This class offers an immersive experience integrating visual arts and language arts with a nature theme. Students will develop foundational language and visual arts skills while gaining specific knowledge of the Pacific Northwest’s plants, animals, and geography. The unit “Since Time Immemorial: Stories and Histories of Our Place” introduces ancestral stories from the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest, inspiring nature sketch journaling and diverse visual arts projects. This class nurtures students’ artistic abilities, language skills, critical thinking, and environmental connection, fostering a lifelong love for art and literature.

Instructor: Laurie

5 hours on the learning plan

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Let’s Be Rational Here

Grades 6-7

Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. Math.

With a focus on 6th and 7th grade standards, this semester will concentrate on using rational numbers and then connecting ratios and proportional relationships to data and real-life scenarios. Students will participate in math discussions, small group work, projects and games as well as use the Envision curriculum to guide them through math concepts.

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

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It is your Business! Section A

Grades 7-8

Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA/Math/Art

Students will learn how to become an entrepreneur and start their own business. We will study business structures, marketing, financial aspects, and time management techniques.

We will develop several business ideas over time and test these ideas in the community. We start as a class by making a lemonade stand, then a food truck, and finally our own business. Along the way, we will study cost analysis, business vocabulary, marketing, communication, business plans, and goal setting.

The goal of the class is to start up a lucrative and stable business plan.

NOTE: There are two identical sections, A and B of this class. Students sign up for only one section, not both.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

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Martial Arts B

Grades K-8

Monday/Wednesday 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. Physical Education

This K-8 class will focus on balance, strength, and core development, as demonstrated through students performing katas and different blocking, striking and defensive poses.

3 hours on the learning plan

Instructor: Master Chang

Martial Arts C

Grades K-8

Monday/Wednesday 11:30 – 12:25

Elective. Physical Education

This K-8 class will focus on balance, strength, and core development, as demonstrated through students performing katas and different blocking, striking and defensive poses.

3 hours on the learning plan

Instructor: Master Chang

Adventures in Art

Grades K-2

Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 2:25

Certificated. Art

Get ready for an exciting adventure in Cascade’s K-2 art class! You’ll discover the amazing world of art and unleash your creativity in so many cool ways. We’ll have fun creating art, exploring beautiful artworks, and learning how art can be a part of our lives. We’ll look at famous paintings and figure out what makes them special. And the best part? You’ll get to make your own fantastic artwork too! We’ll have hands-on projects that let you express yourself and use your imagination. Plus, there will be extra fun activities, special feedback just for you, and celebrations of your amazing artwork. Get ready for a truly incredible journey full of colors, imagination, and lots of artistic fun!

Instructor: Laurie

3.5 hours on the learning plan

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Reading Intervention

Grades 1-4

Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 2:25

*Intervention. ELA

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. Families will be notified if their student qualifies for this intervention class. If you have questions or would like to see if your child qualifies, please contact your counselor.

*While this class is taught by a certificated teacher, students will need to have another certificated class on their schedule as this class may not last the semester. See sessions below.

Students may need only one session, or may need to continue.

Session 1 – September 6 – November 30

Session 2 – December 1 – March 31

Session 3 – April 1 – June 21

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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Operation: Math

Grades 4-5

Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 2:25

Certificated. Math.

This semester in 4th and 5th grade math, students will focus on using all 4 operations with single and multi-digit numbers in a variety of word problems, games, and projects. We will learn a variety of strategies that can be applied to math problems and will help us practice showing our work and we persevere through problems. Our class will use the Envision curriculum to guide us throughout the semester as well as games, activities, math discussions, and other resources to help us apply what we have learned to math problems.

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

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Writing Intervention – Session 1 FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 5-8

Monday/Wednesday 1:00 – 2:25

*Intervention. ELA

This timester 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. Families will be notified if their student qualifies for this intervention class. If you have questions or would like to see if your child qualifies, please contact your counselor.

*While this class is taught by a certificated teacher, students will need to have another certificated class on their schedule as this class may not last the semester. See sessions below.

Students may need only one session, or may need to continue.

Session 1 – September 6 – November 30

Session 2 – December 1 – March 31

Session 3 – April 1 – June 21

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

Fantastic Phonics

Grades K-1

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA

In this K and 1st grade ELA class students will engage in read alouds and class discussions as they learn about the elements of story and the features of non-fiction. They will also deepen their own reading skills (phonics and fluency) in small reading groups, independent reading, partner reading, and choral reading activities. Students are invited to bring their stuffies to class as we explore all the reading genres and demonstrate our learning with hands-on activities.

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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CPP 2-3 Welcome to the Kingdom

Grades 2-3

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. Science

In this class, students will take a deep dive into the diversity of animals by looking at the animal kingdom. We will focus on how animals that are in the same kingdom can look and act very differently depending on where they live and how they have adapted to where they live. The PNW ecosystems will provide great local examples of what the students learn. Students will use videos, books, hands on activities, and projects to explore scientific skills specific to studying animals.

NOTE:  This class is not HCC/AL eligible. 

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

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Composition, Applying the Visual Arts Elements and Design Principles

Grades 5-7

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. Art

This class equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to create unique artwork. Through engaging hands-on projects, students will explore diverse visual arts media, the Visual Arts Elements, line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space, and the Design Principles, balance, proportion, contrast, movement/rhythm, emphasis, and unity. By studying the works of master artists and craftspeople from around the world, students will deepen their understanding of art history and find inspiration for their own artistic creations. Students will develop a solid foundation in the elements and principles of art and design, gain proficiency in using various visual arts materials, and acquire the skills to analyze, appreciate, and compose captivating visual artworks.

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Laurie

4 hours on the learning plan

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It is your Business! Section B

Grades 7-8

Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA/Math/Art

Students will learn how to become an entrepreneur and start their own business. We will study business structures, marketing, financial aspects, and time management techniques.

We will develop several business ideas over time and test these ideas in the community. We start as a class by making a lemonade stand, then a food truck, and finally our own business. Along the way, we will study cost analysis, business vocabulary, marketing, communication, business plans, and goal setting.

The goal of the class is to start up a lucrative and stable business plan.

NOTE: There are two identical sections, A and B of this class. Students sign up for only one section, not both.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

Math Marvels: 1 to 1000

Grades 2-3

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. Math

This 2-3 class makes math social, hands on, and engaging. Come learn the mathematical concepts with friends through math games. We will study place value(ones, tens, hundreds), number sense, multi-digit addition, multi- digit subtraction, learn multiplication/division concepts, multiplication fact fluency and solve word problems in all operations.

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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NW Nature Connection

Grades 4-5

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA/Art

This class will be an immersive experience that integrates visual arts and language arts curriculum with a nature theme. Students will develop foundational language and visual arts skills as well as specific knowledge of the plants, animals, and geography of the Pacific Northwest. “Since Time Immemorial: Stories and Histories of Our Place” will introduce students to stories and histories passed down by ancestors of the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest. These stories and the natural environment will provide inspiration for nature sketch journaling and a wide range of visual arts projects. This class will nurture students’ artistic abilities, language skills, critical thinking, and their connection to the environment, fostering a lifelong love for both art and literature.

Instructor: Laurie

5 hours on the learning plan

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Fruit Wars! and other Silly Things to Write – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 4-6

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA

This class will focus on writing in different genres including short stories, memoirs, creative nonfiction, and poetry to name a few. Students will explore dialectical writing with partners time management techniques through the Fruit Wars! series.

Fruit Wars! is a continuous writing game that engages students in writing collaboratively by creating fruit-based superheroes and villains (EX. – Watermelon Woman, The Masked Kiwi, Dr. Orange, etc.) who battle one another or cooperate to achieve a mutual goal.

Students will also develop a personal writing style and gain a stronger understanding of the writing process by engaging in the writing workshop model which includes a peer feedback cycle.

Students will read mentor texts/literature to uncover aspects of style and structure.

While reading, vocabulary building, and spelling is enriched by this class, we will not be focusing on strategies for improving comprehension or gaining reading fluency.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

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The Diversity of Life – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 7-8

Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. Science

This course will dive into life on earth at every level. We will begin the semester by looking at microscopic organisms and cells and will work our way through plants and finally to animals. Students will use articles, videos, experiments and observations to make conclusions about the diversity of life and how organisms have specific structures used for different functions.

NOTE:  This class is not HCC/AL eligible. 

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

Unlife Sciences

Grades 3-5

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 – 2:25

Certificated. ELA/Science

Calling all earth scientists: geologists, mineralogists, archeologists, and volcanologists! In this 3-5 science class students will study the important elements of earth science through projects, experiments, informational reading and online research. Students will maintain a science notebook with their observations, notes, and drawings.

Instructor: Scott

4 hours on the learning plan

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A FAIR-ly Cool Class – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 5-6

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 – 2:25

Certificated. Science.

This course will dive into the art of the science fair project – the scientific method. Using all aspects of the scientific method, students will conduct experiments and observations inspired by all branches of science. We will practice asking scientific questions, doing research, making hypotheses, and recording results. This course will culminate with a science fair at the end of the semester where students will present a science fair project they work on at home and at school.

NOTE:  This class is not HCC/AL eligible. 

Instructor: Lily

4 hours on the learning plan

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Game Design: Tabletop Edition Section B – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 6-8

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 – 2:25

Certificated. ELA/Math/Art

In Game Design, students will create 3-4 tabletop games, focusing specifically on board, dice, and card games.

To learn about the subject, students will play games, read directions to published games, and learn the specific elements of games used in the industry. Students will study mechanics, narrative, and structure of games as well as elements of writing, art, and probability(math) through game design.

An important outcome will be to create a gaming experience so engaging that people will want to replay it. We will end the class with a gaming tournament where all games will be available for community play.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

NOTE: Section A has space on Mon/Wed 9:00.

Stop Motion Animation – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 4-8

Monday 9:00 – 10:25

Elective: Technology

Bring your story to life by making stop motion animated movies! Working in teams, students build sets and characters using LEGO® bricks, then write, direct, and edit a unique story to share with the world! Students will begin by learning about cameras and special software required for stop-motion animation. Then, we’ll learn the visual principles of animation as well as storytelling fundamentals. By the end of the semester, students will have completed multiple animation exercises and a final film project using everything they’ve learned.

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

Instructor: BEAM

2 hours on the learning plan

Video Game Design A – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 4-8

Monday 10:30 – 11:55

Elective. Technology

Students will learn about many different disciplines and game design principles to make video games that are engaging, unique, and most of all, fun in this 4-8 class.

Students sign up for only one session of Video Game Design.

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

Instructor: BEAM

2 hours on the learning plan

K-3 Improv

Grades K-3

Tuesday 9:30 – 10:25

Elective. Drama

Improv is the theatre of collaborative storytelling. During this class the children will learn a variety of fun games and activities that will teach them to work together to best tell stories. Learning that it is okay to be goofy and that sometimes you need to let others stand in the spotlight, the kids will build confidence on stage as well as off.

NOTE: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Jet City Improv

1.5 hours on the learning plan

4-8 Improv – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 4-8

Tuesday 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. Drama

Improv is the theatre of collaborative storytelling. During this class the children will learn a variety of fun games and activities that will teach them to work together to best tell stories. Learning that it is okay to be goofy and that sometimes you need to let others stand in the spotlight, the kids will build confidence on stage as well as off.

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

Instructor: Jet City Improv

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Marks On Paper 2.0

Grades 5-8

Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. Art

Leave your assumptions behind and bring a sense of curiosity to the art room. Students in the fall section of “Marks on Paper” will embark on an exploration of drawing, painting, and journaling methods. This creative journey encourages presence, sensory awareness, and creative freedom, fostering a deep connection to the artistic process and empowering students to visually communicate their ideas. With an emphasis on self-directed learning, students will have the freedom to explore their own interests, experiment with various techniques, and pursue their artistic passions. Additionally, this class cultivates a supportive classroom artist community, where students collaborate, share their work, and provide valuable feedback to one another. Through art journaling, students will document their artistic journey, developing ideas, exploring materials, setting goals, and reflecting on progress. By the end of the course, students will not only possess the confidence and skills to continue their artistic pursuits outside the classroom but also cherish the connections and support they have found within this vibrant artistic community.

Note: This class is not HCC/AL eligible

Instructor: Laurie

3 hours on the learning plan

K-2 Woodworking A – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades K-2

Wednesday 9:30 – 10:25

Elective. Fine Art

This is a 12 week course and does not run the full semester. This Woodworking class ends on December 6th.

Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach students practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. We create unique opportunities for students to construct fun and exciting projects while empowering them to become independent thinkers-building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that last them a lifetime. At the end of the session, each student will go home with wooden toys that they have made and painted by hand.

Students who have never had this course will have priority to register for this class.

NOTE: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Kids Carpentry

1.5 hours on the learning plan

3-5 Woodworking

Grades 3-5

Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. Fine Art

This is a 12 week course and does not run the full semester. This Woodworking class ends on December 6th.

Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach students practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. We create unique opportunities for students to construct fun and exciting projects while empowering them to become independent thinkers-building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that last them a lifetime. At the end of the session, each student will go home with wooden toys that they have made and painted by hand.

Note: Electives serve students only within the grade band.

Instructor: Kids Carpentry

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Video Game Design B

Grades 4-8

Wednesday 1:00 – 2:25

Elective. Technology

Students will learn about many different disciplines and game design principles to make video games that are engaging, unique, and most of all, fun in this 4-8 class.

Students sign up for only one session of Video Game Design.

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

Instructor: BEAM

2 hours on the learning plan

K-2 Woodworking B – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades K-2

Thursday 9:30 – 10:25

Elective. Fine Art

This is a 12 week course and does not run the full semester. This Woodworking class ends on December 7th.

Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach students practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. We create unique opportunities for students to construct fun and exciting projects while empowering them to become independent thinkers-building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that last them a lifetime. At the end of the session, each student will go home with wooden toys that they have made and painted by hand.

Students who have never had this course will have priority to register for this class.

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

Instructor: Kids Carpentry

1.5 hours on the learning plan

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Parkour, Games, and Movement – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 3-5

Thursday 9:30 – 10:25

Elective. PE/SEL

Join instructors from Kong Academy https://www.kongacademy.org/, as they empower children to overcome their obstacles by honoring them where they are, guiding their growth and celebrating persistence through play and movement. Focused on their three pillars, Parkour for kids, Executive Function development and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), students will do the following over this 18 week course:
Develop a connection with yourself and the environment
Build a strong and mobile body

Progress together in a community full of support
Improve working memory
Grow cognitive flexibility
Guide impulse control
Understand and manage emotions
Build compassion and positive relationships Make responsible decisions and develop a growth mindset

Electives serve students only within the grade band. Not HCC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Kong Academy

1.5 hours on the learning plan

Parkour, Games, and Movement – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades K-2

Thursday 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. PE/SEL

Join instructors from Kong Academy https://www.kongacademy.org/, as they empower children to overcome their obstacles by honoring them where they are, guiding their growth and celebrating persistence through play and movement. Focused on their three pillars, Parkour for kids, Executive Function development and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), students will do the following over this 18 week course:
Develop a connection with yourself and the environment
Build a strong and mobile body

Progress together in a community full of support
Improve working memory
Grow cognitive flexibility
Guide impulse control
Understand and manage emotions
Build compassion and positive relationships Make responsible decisions and develop a growth mindset

Electives serve students only within the grade band.

Instructor: Kong Academy

1.5 hours on the learning plan

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Musical Theater – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades K-3

Thursday 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. Fine Art/Drama

Join us as we stretch our creativity while singing, explore emotions and how to use them when acting, and participate in acting out short skits. Students will learn basic vocal techniques and acting skills as we prepare a show open to parents and friends at the end of each session.

NOTE: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Jennifer

2 hours on the learning plan

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6-8 Woodworking

Grades 6-8

Thursday 10:30 – 11:25

Elective. Fine Art

This is a 12 week course and does not run the full semester. This Woodworking class ends on December 7th.

Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy building experience designed to teach students practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. We create unique opportunities for students to construct fun and exciting projects while empowering them to become independent thinkers-building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that last them a lifetime. At the end of the session, each student will go home with wooden toys that they have made and painted by hand.

This class for our middle school students will take on more complicated projects as is appropriate for this age group.

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

Instructor: Kids Carpentry

2 hours on the learning plan

Let it Rot

Grades K-2

Friday 9:00-10:25

Certificated. ELA/Science

In this K-1 class we will learn about decomposition and the composting cycle. Students will create their own compost pile, make worm bins, study the critters in soil and learn what it takes to prepare a garden for spring (next semester).

Instructor: Scott

2.5 hours on the learning plan

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Math Intervention

Grades 1-4

Fridays 9:00 – 10:25

*Intervention. Math

In this trimester class, we will be taking a close look at adding and subtracting numbers. We will start small and end with word problems and working with more digits.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Families will be notified if their student qualifies for this intervention class. If you have questions or would like to see if your child qualifies, please contact your counselor.

*While this class is taught by a certificated teacher, students will need to have another certificated class on their schedule as this class may not last the semester. See sessions below.

Students may need only one session, or may need to continue.

Session 1 – September 6 – November 30

Session 2 – December 1 – March 31

Session 3 – April 1 – June 21

Instructor: Lily

2 hours on the learning plan

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Lego Robotics – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 3-5

Friday 9:00-10:25

Elective. Technology/Engineering

Build and design real, functioning robots! Each day, students receive a short lesson, followed by guided creative building time. We will tackle creative team challenges, construct robots that automatically react to their environment using motors and sensors and learn to program complex robotic behaviors. The session ends with an awesome battle-bot tournament!

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.

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Cell-e-bration: Studying through Performance and Art

Grades 6-8

Fridays 9:00 – 10:25

Certificated. ELA/Science/Drama

This class will study various aspects of animal and plant cells including cell biology, types of cells, cell division, and cell theory through the lens of art and drama. This will develop a stronger connection to long-term memory and comprehension. Students will create multiple art and drama pieces to help understand and remember the science content.

We will recreate cells and cell structures in multimedia projects. We will write and perform scenes about cell functions, cell division, and homeostasis. We will use movement and games to understand how cells interact and form tissue. We will also develop a musical number to explain cell anatomy.

At the core of the class is the development of biology vocabulary, comprehension of complex biological processes, and knowledge of cell structures.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

Intro to Guitar

Grades K-5

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, more challenging tab, and 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.

NOTE: Electives serve students within the grade band only.

Instructor: Jennifer

2.5 hours on the learning plan

Independent Study Guitar

Prerequisite: Previous enrollment in guitar or instructor approval. Also open to beginning guitar students grades 6-8.

Fridays 10:00 – 10:25

Elective. Music

Students will explore the CAGED chord system as well as additional chords and patterns. Strum patterns will become more complex and more difficult, multiple string tab will be introduced. Students will be encouraged to learn songs of their choice and will be encouraged to create their own chord patterns, tab, and songs. Students will be assessed during the first few sessions and changes will be made if necessary, so that students are in the appropriate class.

Instructor: Jennifer

2.5 hours on the learning plan

Recess Games – FULLY ENROLLED

Grades K-5

Fridays 10:30 – 11:25

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

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Block-Bound Bibliophiles: A Minecraft Book Club Adventure

Grades 2-4

Fridays 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA

This 2-4 ELA class will study a different book genre each month. Genres: Biographies, Realistic fiction, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, and informational. Students will recreate their book on Minecraft Education Edition (world, scenes, characters) to demonstrate their understanding of the book. All students will need a district laptop. Students need to read at a high 2nd grade level (chapter books) in order to be successful in this class.

Note: This class is designed for readers currently at a high 2nd grade reading level. This class serves students in second grade as well as those in 3rd and 4th grade needing to build their reading skills starting from the 2nd grade level.

This class is not HCC/AL eligible.

Instructor: Scott

2.5 hours on the learning plan.

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Storytelling Through Role Playing Games – Dungeon Master Academy! FULLY ENROLLED

Grades 4-8

Friday 10:30 – 11:55

Elective. ELA

Learn to be a Dungeon Master and forge your own adventure! Students will build magical worlds, draw amazing maps, and craft fantastic stories. We will use craft materials to bring our campaigns to life, and practice leading a band of imaginary heroes. Then, working in groups, we will create characters and take turns leading 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

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The Universe is Made of Stories

Grades 5-8

Fridays 10:30 – 11:55

Certificated. ELA

This class will focus on reading short stories and novels to improve reading comprehension. For each story, we will complete a quiz or create a project to highlight what we understand about the themes, characters, and plot.

We will read several short stories and one novel as a class, then break into small groups reading the same novel, and finally choose individual stories to read. Students will read in multiple genres to explore different reading strategies.

Instructor: Bill

4 hours on the learning plan

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Math Intervention

Grades 5-8

Fridays 10:30 – 11:55

*Intervention. Math

This first trimester, we will be focusing on multiplication and division. We will cover strategies used to solve problems, how to visualize these operations, and apply our strategies to word problems.

NOTES: This class is not HCC/AL eligible. Families will be notified if their student qualifies for this intervention class. If you have questions or would like to see if your child qualifies, please contact your counselor.

*While this class is taught by a certificated teacher, students will need to have another certificated class on their schedule as this class may not last the semester. See sessions below.

Students may need only one session, or may need to continue.

Session 1 – September 6 – November 30

Session 2 – December 1 – March 31

Session 3 – April 1 – June 21

Instructor: Lily

2 hours on the learning plan