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Homework Lab
Krysla Trask
Krysla is an ambassador of whimsy, a seasoned homeschool veteran, a world traveler and a Disney Princess in her spare time.
She attended the conservatory of dance and then Royal Stage Christian performing arts throughout her younger years.
She loves both visual and performing arts and she is passionate about helping kids find ways to express themselves creatively.
Contact:
traskslovejesus@gmail.com
916-462-2733
Chelsea Haldeman
Hello Families!
I actively work as Head Instructor at The Tutoring Center where I tutor preK through 12th grade. I am a homeschool mom of two beautiful children, 6 and 3, and wife to a great husband, and sometimes third child. My family and I have so much fun together, mainly outdoors. We enjoy backpacking, camping, climbing, kayaking, hiking and lots of river days. In the winter we play board games like Heroscape and Catan and stay up late by the fire reading Tolkien aloud. I love history, literature, art, and CHILDREN. I always try to respond to children using a full brain, growth mindset approach. I so look forward to helping your little ones experience the world in all the wonderful ways!
Chelsea
530-613-2829
chelshaldeman@gmail.com
Finance/Life Skills/Nutrition
Click here to contact Bre Rice
Passport to Learning 1 or 2 Day Program $500 / $900
Happy Feet
In this super fun, hands-on movement and art class, 1st and 2nd grade students will express themselves through multiple artistic mediums. Students will exercise their large motor skills as they stretch, move, and groove and they will practice fine motor skills as they paint, draw, and create.
Contact Info:
Krysla Trask
Hands-on Science STEM Laboratory
Description:
Come along with Stem the Carbon Atom on his journey through matter, ecosystems, chemistry reactions, energy, waves, earth, space and life science! He will need your help engineering fixes along the way to complete his journey around the universe.
Expectation:
Our time together will be spent creating ‘fixes for our friend Stem the Carbon Atom to traverse through the obstacles, ups and downs of life as an atom. A weekly assignment (video, worksheet, game) may be given to transition our in class learning into our next weeks adventure.
Price:
$150 made to Bre Rice
Click here to contact Bre Rice
With an early childhood education background and nursing as an LVN, Bre started homeschooling her children five years ago. Her passion for each child to thrive with individualized education keeps her classroom looking onto the next hands-on adventure in learning.
Contact: joy.filled.learning@gmail.com
Life Science
Description:
This course introduces the middle school student to the world of Life Science. Students will begin by exploring the history of science and learn how to work through the scientific method. Students will be introduced to several disciplines that allow us to understand life including cellular biology, zoology, botany, and environmental science. Students will also explore human anatomy and physiology. Students will perform hands-on experiments, work on group projects, play games to help them learn scientific terminology, and complete worksheets and lab reports. All material needed for this class will be provided.
Payment:
Cost: $140 per semester to Full STEAM Ahead Education
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Adventures in Learning
Rhythms of the World: Culture/ Global Perspective
Examination of practices of choreography, improvisation, and technique in different cultural settings and historical eras. Introduction to dance studies through analysis of broad spectrum of philosophies and practices within global context, with focus on creative act of dance-making, thinking and understanding act of improvising, and diverse ways of training one’s body. By framing process of analysis within array of historical periods and cultural settings, development of capacity to engage with dance as lived social and artistic practice while refining critical seeing, thinking, and writing skills.
Contact Info:
Andrea Johnson
artdisciple101@gmail.com
916-247-1558
Move It! Move it!
In this course students will learn about story development, and components of creating stories. We will look at well known dance stories through history, and dissect principles and movement to create our own stories in dance both collaboratively and individually. Creative movement is used to present a fun, interactive class to introduce students to dance. And the fundamentals of choreography, with space awareness, levels, balance, rhythm, movement, coordination, and basic dance steps.
Contact Info:
Andrea Johnson
artdisciple101@gmail.com
916-247-1558
Physical Science
Description:
Students will learn about physical science and its function in the world by exploring Newton’s Laws, electricity, magnetisms, light, sound, water, air, and astronomy. Students will complete labs and experiments in class as well as compile their own interactive physical science notebook. Students will complete worksheets and digital lessons at home. As part of this course, students will be encouraged to attend the Bluedoor Education field trip to the Exploratorium!
Payment:
Cost: $140 per semester
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Exploring Science: Earth & Space
In this course students will learn an overview of the planet Earth and the Earth’s position in Space through dynamic class
discussions, hands on labs and group projects. Over this year long course students will:
- Identify the three major types of rock, and explain how each type forms and cycles
within the rock cycle. - Interpret maps (topographic and geologic) and using maps to visualize landforms.
- Explore Earth’s past by studying the rock record and using paleontological methodology.
- Describe the main features of the ocean floor and explain how sea-floor spreading provides a mechanism for continental drift.
- Identify and describing the three types of plate boundaries and the causes of plate
movement. - Discuss the types of seismic waves and how the structure of Earth’s interior affects
seismic waves. - Describe how weathering and various erosive factors affect Earth’s landscape.
- Distinguish between weather and climate.
- Evaluate unique characteristics of the sun, moon, terrestrial planets and gas
planets and their movements. - Explore constellations and their role in history.
Required Materials:
Schoology account. Create a free account at Schoology.com
Payment:
$240
1 Voucher or payment made to Full STEAM Ahead Education
Contact: Elana Pope, elanapope@gmail.com
Biology
Biology
Description:
This course provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology with regular student-directed labs, hands-on projects, and small-group experiments. This course meets and exceed all UC standards for a-g credit in a fun, dynamic, lab class setting. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, this class provides a strong background in the scientific method, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides an overview of plant, animal, and human anatomy and physiology. Students who successfully complete this course will be well-prepared for a university biology course. This course is recommended for high school students.
The student will be responsible for completing 3-5 hours of assignments outside of class each week. The primary learning opportunity will be through reading the material, answering critical thinking questions, and completing chapter assessments. In class, the opportunities for learning will mostly consist of discussions, group activities, and lab experiments. This is a year long course that provides the student with 60 hours of instruction time including over 30 hours of wet labs.
Expectations:
- Grade: 9th-12th
- Cost: $300 per semester
- Day/Time: Wednesdays 9am-11am & Tue/Thur 11am-12pm
- Start: 8/19/19
- Ends: 12/12/19
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Required Textbook:
Holt Biology: 2012 Student Edition
ISBN-10: 0547586663 ISBN-13: 978-0547586663
A digital copy of the book and additional resources are included in the class price.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Description:
This course is a standards-based study of fundamental chemical concepts, such as atomic theory and its relation to chemical behavior, nomenclature, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, molecular kinetics, energy relationships, solution dynamics, acids-bases, equilibrium, organic and biological chemistry, and nuclear interactions.
Expectation:
Students will be responsible for completing 3-5 hours of assignments outside of class each week. The primary learning opportunities will be through reading the material or watching video lectures, answering critical thinking questions, and completing chapter assessments. In class, the opportunities for learning will mostly consist of lectures, discussions, group activities, and lab experiments. This yearlong course provides 60 hours of personal instruction time with over 25 wet labs. This course fulfills both the college laboratory science requirement and the high school physical science graduation requirement.
Prerequisites:
Biology and Physical or General Science.
Completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1
Payment Details:
- Grade: 10th-12th
- Cost: $300 per semester
- Please create one voucher per semester made to Full STEAM Ahead Education
Required Textbook: Modern Chemistry: Student Edition 2012 (free digital version provided by instructor)
Suggested Textbook: Modern Chemistry Interactive Reader This text is only $15 at Amazon. It doubles as a workbook and can be used with the online version of the textbook.
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Physics
Description:
This Physics course will balance a conceptual study of physics with quantitative problem solving that is demonstrated in a consistent, four-step method. This method provides students with a framework that helps them solve problems effectively – from identifying givens and unknowns and making a diagram to evaluating the answer. In class students will listen to lectures, engage in activities and experiments, and solve problems. In order to provide students a well rounded curriculum, Jared Wright, one of Bluedoor Education math instructors will guide students through math specific portions of the course while Katie Burns will be facilitating discussions and many lab activities.
Expectations:
Students will be expected to complete 3-5 hours of homework each week where they will read chapter information, watch video lectures, complete digital lessons, take chapter questions and exams. All assignments will be managed on Schoology.
Required Textbook:
A digital version of the text will be provided at no additional charge.
ISBN-13: 978-0547586694
Payment:
1 voucher per semester for $330 made to Full STEAM Ahead Education.
Contact:
Katie Burns 530-575-1789 or katie@fullsteamedu.com
Graphic Design / Video Production
Description:
The Graphic Design portion of this course introduces students to the principles of design using photo editing and vector illustration programs.. Students will be given exercises to work on during class and at home. These exercises will give students the opportunity to practice using graphic design tools, exercise their creativity, and create some amazing designs they will be proud to display. Students will learn to receive and give constructive critiques to improve design work. Projects will include but are not limited to: website creation, logo design, photo manipulation, vector character creation
The Video Production portion of this course will allow students to work in groups to complete skit writing, storyboarding, filming, editing, music and voice overlays, and presenting. This course will bring out the creative genius of every child. Students will use programs graphic design and video editing programs like Pixlr and WeVideo.
Expectations:
Students will need to bring a Chromebook or use a class Chromebook each day (there is a $15 fee for using a class Chromebook per semester, in-class use only)
There is no homework required for this class though students will be encouraged to continue class project on their own.
Students must have a Schoology account.
High school student wishing to earn a-g credit for the course will have extra, weekly assignments that include journal entries and research projects.
Payment:
$140 per semester for one hour
$240 per semester for T/Th, 2 hour course
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Elana Pope is a homeschool graduate and a proud auntie of many nieces and nephews, who she loves to teaching new things to. She continues to pursue higher education, seeking a double major in Neuroscience and Earth Science. She enjoys traveling and makes a trip internationally at least once a year, which expands her understanding of regions and cultures.
Elana’s passion for teaching revealed itself working with Full Steam Ahead Education and Communication Tools over the last 3 years. She is excited to continue her adventures with teaching at Bluedoor Education Center.
Contact: elanapope@gmail.com
Ever since I was little, I was drawn to art. I have been enrolled in multiple art classes every semester of school since 1st grade. Being homeschooled my entire life, allowed me to explore different avenues for art. These art classes pointed me to my true desire, which is to be able to draw anything and everything. My motto is that if you see it, you can draw it. My goal is to teach students the foundations of drawing, that can be applied to any art style. My personal favorite art styles are; anime, and cartoon. I love learning the realistic side of art, because you can take those skills and apply them to any other art style you want. I am very excited to get to know my students and help them grow in their gifts. If you think you can’t draw, then with some practice and time, I firmly believe that you can do it. Art is for everyone, not just the artists.
Contact: michaelag1998@gmail.com
Kally Bye has had a love for acting and performing for as long as she can remember. When she was five, she was already putting on impromptu shows for her family and friends.
Kally taught Gold Rush history to 3rd and 4th graders for eight years, including four years while she worked at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. In recent years, she taught high-school drama at Inspire Learning Academy and Grace Classical Academy. Some of the productions during that time included Pride and Prejudice, The Princess Bride, and A Christmas Carol.
Besides teaching, Kally loves creative activities such as watercolor painting, cooking, and sewing. She lives in Greenwood with her husband and two young boys.
Contact: classes.bye.kally@gmail.com
Jennifer Steward brings her passion for teaching from her experience home educating her own children (for over 30 years). She started her business: Steward Ship in 1991 as a curriculum developer and speaker. She has been teaching parents nationwide how to develop a true love for learning through her popular workshops.
As one of The HISTerical Sisters, Jennifer taught history co-ops for 8 years, in “The Great Homeschool History Tour”. She has spent the past five years teaching history, drama, and also k-2 students in her Passport to Learning program.
Jennifer is a docent for the state park in Coloma (where she interprets Gold Rush History) and serves as the Executive Director for the park’s non-profit. She is also the secretary of the Board of Directors for Bluedoor Education Center.
Contact: stewardshipteaching@gmail.com
I am a mathematician of 7 years and an entrepreneur of my own business Absolute Mathematics. I am also a proud husband and Father of 4 children with twins on the way. I am a really cool teacher I love my students. I love to dance, Scifi, Martial arts, and Legos. I am a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwondo and I am an Eagle Scout. I use all of my skills and abilities to make the classroom fun and exciting I hope to see you in class.
Contact: jaredwright@absmathematics.com
As a young girl, Denise had always known she would be involved in music somehow. She began her journey at age 8 when she began piano lessons and at age 10 vocal lessons. She played for her church and church choir and was in several talent competitions throughout her teen years. At age 17 she led her youth choir and conducted several productions. In her early 20s she formed a band and traveled to several churches performing and even writing and producing an album. One of her songs won a state wide competition in which she had her song played on The Fish Radio Station and her band got a article in the Newspaper. Settling down and having twin boys she began leading worship and was the main pianist at New Life Community church for 13 Years. She was involved in several musical productions working in costuming, make up, back staging as well as performing and managing. She was Interim worship pastor for two years where she directed choir and lead worship teams. She currently plays piano at Destiny church and volunteers there. She has been giving voice and piano lessons for 13 years and has been a vendor for South Sutter, Visions and Horizons. One of her students is following her dreams in Nashville as a country music artist and another student has made it through the first rounds of The Voice.
She is very passionate about music and comes from a musical family. “Somewhere someone is either singing, playing drums, guitar or piano in my house” Denise says. She looks forward to working with your children and sharing her musical abilities and experiences with them.
Contact: Chicapink@att.net
Christina is passionate about nutrition and the science of metabolism. After graduating from Sacramento State University, she has been eager to find an outlet where she can help others learn about nutrition, developing healthy eating habits, and how to implement simple, tasty recipes into every day diet. She is looking forward to sharing her enthusiasm and insight with students in her Understanding Nutrition class!
Christina currently works as an Executive Assistant at Sutter Health. She and her husband live in Auburn. In her spare time, Christina enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, spending time with friends and family…and oh yes, also cooking!
Contact: stewardyourhealth@gmail.com
Brooke loves to teach young ones because they are so curious about the world and enthusiastic to learn. She enjoys using her creativity to help make learning beginning skills come to life.
Brooke has spent a number of years working with young students at adventure camps as well as in homeschool co-ops and classes. Brooke says she’s in “her element” when she can help children bloom in a delight filled environment.
Brooke and her husband have two little girls and live in the country. In her spare time, she loves to travel, bake, and read.
Contact: teacher.brooke.bye@gmail.com
After serving as a pastor, Bob embarked 25 years ago into a new career, teaching middle school students. English, history, are the areas of Bob’s passion. Making the classroom not only a place to learn, but also have fun while you learn, is Bob’s goal as a teacher. In addition to classroom teaching, Bob has also served as a principal. He also teaches English 1A at a local college. Bob has a large family, 8 children, and 21 grandchildren!
Contact: rasjr826@yahoo.com
Anna’s has vast experience with supporting children in education as she’s been involved with teaching activities and homeschool events throughout her life. She worked for 4 years at Rock N Water 49er Fun adventure camp where she guided 4th graders through history. Anna taught at The Great Homeschool History Tour for a number of years as well as assisting in The Passport to Learning Program. Anna’s true passion is for teaching children and is excited to take the baton of the Steward Ship’s Passport to Learning Program.
In Anna’s spare time, she enjoys interacting and caring for her twenty-three nieces and nephews (who are all under the age of 14) and spending time with her husband, Daniel, in North Auburn.
Contact: annaholtgrieve@gmail.com
Angelica grew up with a sibling who is deaf and learned to sign as a child. She fell in love with the language long ago, but was granted the opportunity to teach in 2006. She is passionate about sharing her love of the language with anyone who wants to learn. She is currently employed at CSU Sacramento and volunteers at many local Deaf Events, ASL day for All at William Jessup University is one of the biggest. She also volunteers at Saint’s Peter and Paul church interpreting for a Deaf family, which is most fulfilling. Let her inspire your children to learn the language which bridges the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds.
Contact: angelicamtoca@gmail.com
Communication Tools is an educational service dedicated to helping students develop their thinking and communication skills in all subject areas. Our courses use a variety of strategies to attain outcomes including fun class competitions, audio and video podcasts, community speech competitions and athletic and team building activities.
Communication Tools for Youth programs were started by Elise Pope and Anne Weiland who both have Bachelor of Science degrees, have successfully home educated their children, and have been coaching competitive speech and debate and athletics for 15 years.
Contact
Email: communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com
Phone: 530-263-1610
Communication Tools is an educational service dedicated to helping students develop their thinking and communication skills in all subject areas. Our courses use a variety of strategies to attain outcomes including fun class competitions, audio and video podcasts, community speech competitions and athletic and team building activities.
Communication Tools for Youth programs were started by Elise Pope and Anne Weiland who both have Bachelor of Science degrees, have successfully home educated their children, and have been coaching competitive speech and debate and athletics for 15 years.
Contact
Email: communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com
Phone: 530-263-1610
Carrie Morris
Katie Burns
STEM Adventure
STEM Adventure
Description:
In this super fun class, students will help 4 friends Sterling, Tallulah, Ernest, and Mabel navigate the exciting world of N.G. Neering. As the characters traverse the land, students’ creativity and engineering skills will be called upon to build shelters, elevators, bridges, and more.
Expectation:
In class, the opportunities for learning will mostly consist of group designs, builds, and redesigns. Students will have extra assignments outside of class each week to prepare them for their next engineering project.
Payment:
$140 per semester
1 voucher or PO made out to: Full STEAM Ahead Education
Instructor Contact:
Katie Burns
katie@fullsteamedu.com
STEM Adventure
STEM Adventure
Description:
In this super fun class, students will help 4 friends Sterling, Tallulah, Ernest, and Mabel navigate the exciting world of N.G. Neering. As the characters traverse the land, students’ creativity and engineering skills will be called upon to build shelters, elevators, bridges, and more.
Expectation:
In class, the opportunities for learning will mostly consist of group designs, builds, and redesigns. Students will have extra assignments outside of class each week to prepare them for their next engineering project.
Payment:
$140 per semester
1 voucher or PO made out to: Full STEAM Ahead Education
Instructor Contact:
Elana Pope
elanapope@gmail.com
Crime Lab Chemistry
Students will solve mysteries with dynamic methods that real forensic scientists’ use in the field. DNA, handwriting, hair, ink, and fingerprint are just a few types of evidence left behind that will be analysed by student scientists in this fun class. This is a one hour class though it is offer both 1st and 2nd period on Mondays. The two classes are identical.
Grades:
5-8 Grades
Cost:
$130 per semester made to Full STEAM Ahead Education
Contact:
Katie Burns
katie@fullsteamedu.com
Movie Moments
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Medieval & Renaissance History
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Medieval & Renaissance History
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Ruth Sparling
Film
Film
Description:
The theory portion of this course provides students with an opportunity to study the history of film and American history through movies while improving their analytical, writing, presentation, and evaluation skills. This course surveys the history of American films from inception in the late 19th century with a focus and emphasis on today’s film industry. Students will learn to evaluate the medium of film as an art form and understand its significance as an instrument of cultural diffusion in American history. Students will also analyze film as a reflection of the larger trends in popular culture, with an emphasis on how film reflects the issues of gender, race, and class in American society. Storytelling is the most common way that we communicate with one another. Stories told with film have a tremendous influence on our attitudes and perceptions of the world around us. In fact, films may be one of the most powerful tools in modern culture for shaping values and conveying information. By viewing, studying, discussing and writing about film, students develop and demonstrate skills in technological, cultural, and media literacy, as well as critical thinking and problem solving – skills that will serve them well in the adult world.
Payment:
$160.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Masterpiece Art Academy
Contact:
Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Piano/Voice Lesson
Click here to email Denise Doshier
Be My Guest - Disney Music
Click here to email Denise Doshier
Do - Re - Me Disney Music
Click here to email Denise Doshier
A Whole New Voice Choir Ensemble
Click here to email Denise Doshier
Perfect Harmony - Music Voice Choir
Click here to email Denise Doshier
Games through the Continents
Click here to contact Bre Rice
Musical Moments
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
All the World's a Stage
Click here to email Kally Bye
Theater Stagecraft
Click here to email Kally Bye
Geometry
Click here to email Jared Wright
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 2
Click here to email Coltin Miller
Geometry
Click here to email Coltin Miller
Math Lab
Click here to email Coltin Miller
Ancient Civilization
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Foundations to Frontier
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
World History
Click here to email Jennifer Steward
Graduating Ready
Click here to email Carrie Morris
Studio Art
Studio Art
Description:
This course is designed for students who show strong interest and talent in visual art. Students are expected to present their own personal point of view while creating unique works for portfolios and exhibitions.
The instructional goals for this class are:
- Encourage creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues.
- Emphasize art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making.
- Help students develop technical skills and familiarize them with the functions of the visual elements.
- Encourage students to become independent thinkers who will contribute inventively and critically to their culture through art making.
Expectation:
Students are required to maintain a working sketchbook/journal in addition to their class work. Individualized studies of special interest are encouraged. Students will be required to recognize works and artists from different periods and styles, communicate ideas about works of art through writing and speaking, submit a writing piece suitable for inclusion in their arts portfolio, study styles of art through slides and videos, and create projects that illustrate these styles in order to earn credit for this course.
Payment:
$320.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Masterpiece Art Academy
Contact:
Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Art FUNdamentals
Click here to email Carrie Morris
Art Meets History
Click here to email Carrie Morris
Everything Art
Click here to email Carrie Morris
French 1
French 1
Description:
In this class, students will come to know the French language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of French and Francophone cultures. Students will benefit from individual/independent work and from small group projects and activities.
Expectation:
This course is recommended for high school students. The student will be responsible for completing 3-5 hours of assignments/practice outside of class each week.
*Additional hours and assignments required outside of class if choosing the a-g course of study option.
Payment:
$300.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Masterpiece Art Academy
Contact:
Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Career & College Prep
Click here to email Katie Burns
Fusion Science
Fusion Science
Students will learn about light, sound, energy & motion through hands-on science labs and activities in the classroom. Students will use a textbook that doubles as their workbook to reinforce and enrich important concepts. ScienceFusion builds inquiry and STEM skills in the classroom, at home, on a computer, and while using the science textbook. We will use books I and J over the course of the year.
Grades: 6th-8th
Cost: $260 per semester
Dates & Times: Tue & Thur @ 9:00 – 9:55
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Math
Math
Description:
This is a complete core math program for students that need help and accountability in math. We will meet twice a week, cover key concepts for understanding using manipulatives and other activities as necessary and keep students moving forward with their work during class and at home.
Expectation:
Parents will assist students by seeing that they do their assigned lessons at home. Students will prepare for and participate in class and encourage their partner to keep up and catch up in the race to the finish line.
Payment:
$240.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Read Write Speak
Description:
This is a complete language arts course that will move your student forward in the components of mastering the English Language in an integrated approach. We will enjoy the benefits of a book club, a writer’s club, and even practice our communication skills. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 3-4 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
Homework will be required as we work through and read our books each semester and write and improve sentence and paragraph style. Students will learn to organize their time and the benefit of coming prepared to class ready to participate.
Payment:
$240.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Literature and the Essay
Description:
This core ELA course will provide students with the opportunity to engage with literature and writing in an integrated manner. Writing will focus on the structure and style of the academic essay. Many HS ELA standards including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language for grades 9-10 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
A manageable amount of homework will be required as we complete writing assignments and work through our books each semester in preparation for classroom discussion.
Payment:
$300.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Lit/Comp & STEAM Exploration
Lit/Comp & STEAM Exploration
Description:
This is a complete language arts core course that will provide students with the opportunity to engage with literature and writing in an integrated manner. Writing will focus on composition fundamentals and style. STEAM challenges will be incorporated into class time to help students incorporate learning across the academic spectrum. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 7-8 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
A manageable amount of homework will be required as we complete writing assignments and work through our books each semester in preparation for classroom discussion.
Payment:
$300.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools.
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Literature and Communication
Description:
This core ELA course will provide students with the opportunity to engage with literature and writing in an integrated manner. Writing will focus on the structure and style of the academic essay. Many HS ELA standards including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language for grades 11-12 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
A manageable amount of homework will be required as we complete writing assignments and work through our books each semester in preparation for classroom discussion.
Payment:
$300.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Read Write Speak
Read Write Speak
Description:
This is a complete language arts course that will move your student forward in the components of mastering the English Language in an integrated approach. We will enjoy the benefits of a book club, a writer’s club, and even practice our communication skills. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 5-6 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
Homework will be required as we work through and read our books each semester and write and improve sentence and paragraph style. Students will learn to organize their time and the benefit of coming prepared to class ready to participate.
Payment:
$240.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Math 3-4
Math
Description:
This is a complete core math program for students that need help and accountability in math. We will meet twice a week, cover key concepts for understanding using manipulatives and other activities as necessary and keep students moving forward with their work during class and at home. There is nothing like success to keep your students smiling and engaged.
Expectation:
Parents will assist students by seeing that they do their assigned lessons at home. Students will prepare for and participate in class and encourage their partner to keep up and catch up in the race to the finish line.
Payment:
$240.00 per semester. Meets twice per week.
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Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Algebra 1
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Math Milestones: Pre Algebra -Miller
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Fitness and Conditioning
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Nutrition
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Heroes & Villains
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Foundations to Frontier
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Great Idea! Inventors / Innovations
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Footsteps of the Presidents (US History) $140
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Games through the Continents
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Ancient History
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California History
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Engineering Challenge
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Let's Learn Math: Pre Algebra Wright
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Get Your Grammar
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The Constitution
US History and Geography
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Writing & Literature
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Travels Around the World
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EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Grammar
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Write Your Story
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Tournaments: PE Sports & Chess
Description:
Students practice fundamentals to develop coordination, timing and proper execution of all skills necessary to play team sports with enjoyment and safety. During inclement weather, studentswill learnthe fundamentals of chess and participate in friendly competition.
Expectation:
Students will learn basic rules, rotations and strategies in team games including Volleyball, Basketball, Wiffle-ball, Spike ball, Flag Football, Pickleball, and Badminton. Studentswill learnthe basic rules and etiquette to play and compete in the game of chess.
Payment:
$120.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Athletic Shoes Required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Readers Writers Speakers II
Description:
This is a complete language arts course that will move your student forward in the components of mastering the English Language in an integrated approach. We will enjoy the benefits of a book club, a writer’s club, and even practice our communication skills. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 3-4 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
We recognize all students are at different levels in their reading and writing skills at this age, yet theywill become comfortable working with classmates and all will celebrate together as their language skills grow. Some homework will be required as we work through and read our age appropriate books each semester and write and improve sentence structure and style.
Payment:
$135.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Literature and the Essay
Description:
This core ELA course will provide students with the opportunity to engage with literature and writing in an integrated manner. Writing will focus on the structure and style of the academic essay. Many HS ELA standards including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language for grades 9-10 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
A manageable amount of homework will be required as we complete writing assignments and work through our books each semester in preparation for classroom discussion.
Payment:
$165.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
PE Sports/Chess Club
Description:
Students practice fundamentals to develop coordination, timing and proper execution of all skills necessary to play team sports with enjoyment and safety. During inclement weather, studentswill learnthe fundamentals of chess and participate in friendly competition.
Expectation:
Students will learn basic rules, rotations and strategies in team games including Volleyball, Basketball, Wiffle-ball, Spike ball, Flag Football, Pickleball, and Badminton. Studentswill learnthe basic rules and etiquette to play and compete in the game of chess.
Payment:
$120.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Athletic Shoes Required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Learning with Legos
Learning with Legos
Description:
Class time will be spent building LEGO projects from a variety of specific challenges. Students have the opportunity to summarize their learning experience each week for their parent and earn lego bucks.
Expectation:
Creativity, observation, prediction, reasoning and critical thinking will be strengthened as students work individually and in concert with others to complete the challenges.
Payment:
$140.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Tournaments: PE Sports & Chess
Description:
Students practice fundamentals to develop coordination, timing and proper execution of all skills necessary to play team sports with enjoyment and safety. During inclement weather, studentswill learnthe fundamentals of chess and participate in friendly competition.
Expectation:
Students will learn basic rules, rotations and strategies in team games including Volleyball, Basketball, Wiffle-ball, Spike ball, Flag Football, Pickleball, and Badminton. Studentswill learnthe basic rules and etiquette to play and compete in the game of chess.
Payment:
$120.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Athletic Shoes Required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Let’s Play Math and Chess
Description:
Math is not magic, though it is amazing. Students spend time in class memorizing math facts, building pattern recognition, and number sense. Chess provides an educational opportunity to engage with other students learning and strengthening problem solving, critical thinking and analysis skills.
Expectation:
Students will strengthen resilience and resolve in working with numbers, puzzles and problem solving. Students will acquire basic skills necessary to play and compete in the game of chess with enjoyment, skill, and satisfaction to continue as a lifetime activity.
Payment:
$135.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Tournaments: Sports and Games
Description:
Students practice fundamentals to develop coordination, timing and proper execution of all skills necessary to play team sports with enjoyment and safety. During inclement weather, studentswill learnand participate in a variety of strategy games.
Expectation:
Students will learn basic rules, rotations and strategies in team games including Volleyball, Basketball, Wiffle-ball, Spike ball, Flag Football, Pickleball, and Badminton. Studentswill learnthe basic rules of common games and their strategies.
Payment:
$120.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Athletic Shoes required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Minecraft: Build California
Description:
The purpose of this class is to use Minecraft activities coupled with student interest and knowledge as catalysts to engage in hands on projects in CA History. Your students will become master craftsmen as they learn about and build State historic landmarks. They will have opportunities to show their work and help one another with problems encountered. We find they never have enough time to talk about their project, so you can be sure we will provide every opportunity for them to do so.
Expectation:
Students will gain experience in group interaction as they work together through Minecraft challenges. Creativity, problem solving, innovation and critical thinking will be strengthened.
Payment:
$145.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
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Text: Small subscription fee required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
ELA: Literature and Composition
Literature and Composition
Description:
This is a complete language arts core course that will provide students with the opportunity to engage with literature and writing in an integrated manner. Writing will focus on composition fundamentals and style. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 7-8 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
A manageable amount of homework will be required as we complete writing assignments and work through our books each semester in preparation for classroom discussion.
Payment:
$145.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Minecraft Math
Minecraft Math
Description:
Class time will find students engaged in Minecraft activities practicing math and problem solving skills. Students will check off many Common Core State Standards with our Minecraft Alignment Guide…From Fraction Farms to Decimal Dungeons your students have their very fun work cut out for them.
Expectation:
Students will benefit as they work through mathematical concepts together to solve challenges in Minecraft game play.
Payment:
$145.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: Small subscription fee required
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Description:
This course introduces students to the world of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students will explore the human body’s systems including the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, skeletal, and integumentary. Students will also explore their own senses and learn how to keep their bodies healthy through good nutrition. Students will participate in many hands-on projects and experiments to help them understand the processes of the body, to use and remember scientific terminology, and to see how fun science can be.
Grades: 3rd-4th
Cost: $140
Make one voucher per semester to Full STEAM Ahead Education
Contact:
Elana Pope
elanapope@gmail.com
Required Materials:
Access to Schoology. Extra readings, activities, and virtual labs will all be available through Schoology.
Coding Through Robotics
Coding with Robots
Description:
Students will learn to code with the help of MIT’s Scratch and Sphero’s Edu. Students will start with the basics and build skills at their own pace as they complete challenges with the Sphero Bolt and later the brand new Sphero RVR. Check out the links for more details about these amazing robots.
Expectation:
Students will be introduced to block coding and Javascript through step-by-step tutorials. Later, they will practice their coding and teamwork skills as they create unique programs that apply to many other subjects like biology, history, and art.
Payment:
$140 per semester
Create one voucher per semester made out to: Full STEAM Ahead Education
Contact:
Katie Burns
Katie@fullsteamedu.com
Exploring Art
Exploring Art
Description:
Students enrolled in the Exploring Art series will find themselves delving into the world of art history and the art movements. Students will come to understand and apply the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. These concepts are the foundation to understanding and executing all types of visual art. As a project based class, most importantly, students will create masterpieces of their own. From design to execution, students will use a wide variety of mediums to explore techniques and applications. These include but are not limited to: chalk and oil pastels, ceramic clay, plaster, acrylic and watercolor paint. Art is a very personal experience and Exploring Art class builds confidence and courage in a fun and creative setting. Individual artistic expression is always encouraged!
Payment:
$165.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Masterpiece Art Academy
Contact:
Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Art FUNdamentals
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Exploring Art
Exploring Art
Description:
Students enrolled in the Exploring Art series will find themselves delving into the world of art history and the art movements. Students will come to understand and apply the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. These concepts are the foundation to understanding and executing all types of visual art. As a project based class, most importantly, students will create masterpieces of their own. From design to execution, students will use a wide variety of mediums to explore techniques and applications. These include but are not limited to: chalk and oil pastels, ceramic clay, plaster, acrylic and watercolor paint. Art is a very personal experience and Exploring Art class builds confidence and courage in a fun and creative setting. Individual artistic expression is always encouraged!
Payment:
$175.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Masterpiece Art Academy
Contact:
Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Mixed Media
Mixed Media will present basic collage methods and ideas.
Collage is a medium that bridges aspects of drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, and print.
It is as much a way of thinking as of making. This class will present methods of cutting apart and connecting, collecting and arranging, gluing, attaching, and building materials into pictorial images and designs. Issues of continuity and discontinuity will be considered, as within the fragmented space of pictures, materials, identities, and information in contemporary life. Class time will include lectures that present work by modern and contemporary artists, technical demonstrations, and time to work on projects that explore technical processes and concepts presented.
Expressions in Art
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Comic Book Club
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Investigating Art
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Foundations in Art
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Drawing
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Little Frenchies
Lil’ Frenchies
Oooh La La! Join Mme. Carrie as she takes students on an outrageously fun learning journey to the country of France! Basic French conversation, French games, songs, legends and of course French foods will all be engaged in this year long class. We will take an interactive, hands on and project based approach to learning all about the various regions of France from Normandie to Carcassonne, Bordeaux to Alsace. The French language is melodious, the food delicious and it’s history rich and exciting from before medieval times… lets discover this fascinating and charming world together. À Bientôt!
Instructor:
Masterpiece Art: Carrie Morris
Contact:
cblanchemorris@aol.com
The Wild Side of Art
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Algebra 1
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What a Character
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Read Write and Speak
Read Write and Speak
Description:
This is a complete language arts course that will move your student forward in the components of mastering the English Language in an integrated approach. We will enjoy the benefits of a book club, a writer’s club, and even practice our communication skills. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 5-6 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
Homework will be required as we work through and read our books each semester and write and improve sentence and paragraph style.
Payment:
$140.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Readers Writers and Speakers I
Readers Writers and Speakers I
Description:
This is a complete language arts course that will move your student forward in the components of mastering the English Language in an integrated approach. We will enjoy the benefits of a book club, a writer’s club, and even practice our communication skills. Many Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language core standards for grades 3-4 ELA will be accomplished. As this course will be aligned with standards, we will provide students, parents and supervising teachers with an easily accessible way to track standards successfully accomplished on Schoology.
Expectation:
We recognize all students are at different levels in their reading and writing skills at this age, yet theywill become comfortable working with classmates and all will celebrate together as their language skills grow. Some homework will be required as we work through and read our age appropriate books each semester and write and improve sentence structure and style.
Payment:
$135.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Storybook Art
Storybook Art
Description:
Students in this class will learn basic drawing and storytelling skills that will help them create comic art and storybooks. Learn to draw figures, tell stories and create their own world on paper! Students will stretch themselves visually by transforming simple shapes into unique characters through various drawing techniques. Once they’re confident with the basics, we’ll throw out the rules and have FUN creating original cartoon people and animals, as well as making greeting cards and comic/story books. For some projects, the instructor will dress in superhero costume to help illustrate gesture drawing. Toward the end of the semester, students will participate in a mini Comic Con and trade copies of their work. The goal of the class is to give students a safe and fun environment to learn and express themselves through comic and storybook art.
Payment:
$160
Instructor:
Masterpiece Art: Michaela Guthrie & Carrie Morris
Contact:
cblanchemorris@aol.com
Contemporary Art
Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. Contemporary art includes, and
develops from, Post modern art, which is itself a successor to Modern art. Visual art today has
many styles and mini movements happening at once called “Artistic Pluralism” an acceptance of
a variety of artistic intentions and styles. They commonly express the individual and the
development of a unique perspective.
This class will serve as an introduction to the concepts and techniques of art making with
specific reference to the artists and issues of the twenty first century. Drawing, painting, found
objects, texts and more will be employed. Students will use current trends and styles found on
the Internet (Pinterest, Tumblr, Bloglovin’ and mymodernmet.com) as well as up and coming
artists from around the world. Students in this class will engage and investigate art that is
relevant and relatable to the current art scene as well as their own lives. Personal connection
and artistic freedom will be encouraged!
Price:
$175
Instructor:
Masterpiece Art Academy – Carrie Morris
cblanchemorris@aol.com
American Sign Language
Angelica will introduce the students to American Sign Language (ASL), additionally she will she teach some of the many aspects of Deaf Culture. Through games and group activities she will prepare the students to confidently communicate with the Deaf community.
ASL is recognized as a foreign language, meets the requirements for high school and follows an a-g syllabus.
Payment:
$300 per semester
Contact:
atocaASL@gmail.com
Drawing: Anime & Action
Do you love anime? Do you want to learn how to draw your own characters, or the characters you love? Then sign up for the Action and Anime drawing class! We will be studying different anime art styles, from cute Pokémon to intricate characters. We will also be learning how to shade characters with graphite, and with color!
- In this class, you will learn how to:
- Draw your own characters in the anime style.
- Draw characters from your favorite anime tv shows.
- Learn about shading and contrast.
- Gain deeper knowledge on the complexity of Japanese Anime.
- History behind this fascinating art style.
- And how to use colored pencils.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Email: michaelag1998@gmail.com
Phone: 530-401-0823
Coltin Miller is one of our mathematics teachers with a passion for the subject and an eagerness to pass that passion to his students. He graduated from William Jessup University with a baccalaureate in Mathematics and a Minor in Bible and Theology in May of 2019. He is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Mathematics. As a homeschooled student himself, Coltin brings an understanding of personalized learning to the classroom.
Coltin is a second degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial arts, and began testing for his third degree black belt in May 2019. Coltin proudly considers himself a geek and loves watching and playing movies, shows, and video games. He loves Lemoncello almonds and despises coffee and all things seafood.
To pay for Coltin’s classes, make POs/Certificates out to Full STEAM Ahead Education
To contact Coltin: cozeque@gmail.com
Art 2
Carrie Morris
BraveheART
Geography Bee
Geography Bee
Description:
Let the fun begin as students travel the globe and challenge classmates for the title. Every student will progress at their own pace and achieve a ranking. Students will not be competing outside of class but will still find the friendly competition in class motivating.
Expectation:
Some homework will be required as students prepare for class competitions. Students will expand their understanding of their world.
Payment:
$130.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
Description:
Let the fun begin as students play with words and challenge classmates for the title. Every student will progress at their own pace and achieve a ranking. Students will not be competing outside of class but will still find the friendly competition in class motivating.
Expectation:
Some homework will be required as students prepare for a spelling bee each week. Students will expand their understanding of words and language.
Payment:
$130.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Text: TBD
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Strategy Games
Strategy Games
Description:
Expectation:
Payment:
$120.00 per semester. Meets once per week.
Create one voucher to Communication Tools
Contact:
communicationtoolsforyouth@gmail.com or 530-263-1610
Website: communicationtoolsforyouth.com
Comic Book Club
Art 1
Art 1
Math Milestones: Pre-Algebra
Drawing
Inventions & Innovations