Foothill Learning Academy
K-12 Homeschool Enrichment Program
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
High school students are welcome in many middle school enrichment classes. For example, high school students may work at their own level in classes such as Art. Please reach out to the individual teacher to determine if the elective/enrichment class is a good fit for your high school student.
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES
High School Literature: Historical Fiction and Holocaust Memoir
Grades 9-12
$195 per semester (one voucher)
Studying, analyzing, and discussing literature is an invaluable high school experience. Engaging literature has the ability to draw students in, develop critical thinking, expand vocabulary, and improve both writing and communication skills. In this class we will read, discuss, and analyze two high school level novels. Each week the students will read and annotate, focusing on various aspects of the novel including mood, theme, characters, conflict, literary devices, and personal and real world connections. There is homework students complete to prepare them for discussion, increase their critical thinking skills, and satisfy state a-g curriculum requirements. All books will be provided and are included in the class tuition.
This semester we will be reading West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge and a student choice holocaust memoir novel, either Night by Elie Wiesel or The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.
This class is aligned with state a-g curriculum standards and when taken alongside the high school writing class will satisfy most of the semester’s English Language Arts curriculum requirements.
Teacher: Mary Frederick
email: 2mrsfrederick@gmail.com
phone/text: 916.990.3494
website: writeon4kids.com
High School Writing: Journalism and Narrative
Grades 9-12
$195 per semester (one voucher)
This class works in combination with the High School Literature class and will focus on writing projects, essays, and responses centered around the novels studied. All work and projects are designed to meet a-g curriculum requirements. This semester, student writing assignments will focus on journalism, including historical investigation report, reflective composition, articles, editorials and narrative writing.
This class must be taken in combination with the High School Literature class.
Teacher: Mary Frederick
email: 2mrsfrederick@gmail.com
phone/text: 916.990.3494
website: writeon4kids.com
MATH
Trigonometry and Geometry Genius: Fall Semester
Grades: 6-12
$185 per semester
This is a class with an emphasis on highschool Geometry and and introduction to Trigonometry. Any students interested in general math help, as well as those who’d like to learn more about concepts in Geometry are welcome to join!
How do you find the perimeter of complex shapes? What is circumference? How do you find the area of shapes such as a hexagon? Geometry can be thought of as the study of lines and shapes. It is a branch of mathematics that gets covered extensively in high school, and these topics are also seen again in Calculus. What better way to get prepared for the high school level course than by participating in a class that covers all the basics! Area, volume, angles and Geometry theorems are some of the many concepts that will be covered in detail, and homework will be provided to help with student comprehension. Anyone interested in Geometry help is encouraged to join!
Teacher: Joe Vargas
Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com
Phone/text: 916-805-7333
Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com
SCIENCE
High School Biology With Labs
Grades: 9-12
$220 per semester
This course is a year long course divided into two semesters. This course introduces students to the scientific study of living organisms. Students will investigate biological concepts including chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, plant and animal structure, metabolism, reproduction, genetics biological diversity classification and ecology. This class has a lecture and lab component each class. Class fee includes lab activities.
Teacher: Ashlee Powers
email: ashberrywraps@yahoo.com
phone: 707-853-8908
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY
Civics: Constitutional Debate
6-12 grade
$190 per semester (Fall)
Students will review, debate and ultimately decide actual court cases based on the first eight amendments to the Constitution. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and their legal and historical knowledge as they analyze the amendments, discover their origins, and rule on actual cases presented before the U.S. Supreme Court. Cases will be analyzed, not only from a Constitutional perspective but also from an ethical world view. This class will be taught by Mrs. Chiappe, a former practicing California Attorney.
Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email: MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com
History: Modern Age
6-12 grade
$200 per semester
Students study the Modern Age of US and World History, including geography, from the late eighteenth century to the present. In this project based class, the narrative course description highlights examples from around the world, including diverse topics such as industrialization, colonialism, the causes and effects of the world wars, revolutions, and globalization. The class is aligned to Tenth grade California State Social Studies Content Standards, but is appropriate for middle school as well. (Year long class, students welcome to join in the Spring)
Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email: MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com
ART and MUSIC
High School Art: Drawing
Grades 9-12
$205 per semester
In this drawing class, students will create both realistic and expressive original artworks. Meaningful pieces will be created as students express their unique experiences and cultural perspectives through their art. Art history will be incorporated in the teaching and critiques will be introduced. One collaborative art project will be created. Some work outside of class will be expected. Students will explore and gain proficiency in a variety of dry-media including graphite pencil, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal. (The second semester of this high school class will be painting.)
Teacher: Jennifer Rowe
email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com
phone: 916.212.3282
website: jenniferrowestudio.com
Intermediate Guitar
Grades 6-12
$180 per semester
PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to bring their own guitars to class each week.
Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 650-576-2427
Website: mtj-studio.com
ENRICHMENT
Mock Trial
Grades 6-12
$190 per semester
Mock trials have proven to be an effective learning tool for students of all grade levels. It helps them understand the law, practice critical thinking, and gain greater confidence with public speaking by assuming the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a fictional criminal or civil trial. Students experience first-hand the difficulties that judges, lawyers and juries face in determining which facts are relevant and what legal arguments are effective. This class is taught by Mrs. Chiappe, a former practicing California Attorney.
Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email: MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com
Sr. Musical Theater - 2 hour class
Grades 4-12
$360 per semester
Become a part of a musical theater production! Each child will have a chance to participate as we rehearse and produce a Broadway Musical Kids production. Every week children learn their parts. We practice stage presence, singing, and dancing. Simple costumes and props will be necessary. Some provided and some sourced from participants. On the last day of class we perform our 1 hour musical for parents and some of our K-3 FLA students.
$360 per student (two hour class session. Only available at El Dorado Hills 4th and 5th period)
Teacher: Rachel Wattson
email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com
phone: 760-716-2793
Yearbook
Grades 6-12
$190 per semester
In this course students gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. Collaboratively, the students will produce a creative, innovative yearbook recording Foothill Learning Academy memories and events. Students learn page design, publishing techniques, copywriting, editing and photography. A laptop computer is required for this class.
Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email: MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com
COMPUTER SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Robotics using Arduino Technology
Grades 6-12
$240 per semester (one voucher)
Learn Arduino coding and use it to control lights, sound, and motors. Learn to write your code to respond to input from switches and sensors. Then put it all together to create your own robot!
Electronics used by the students are included in the class fee. Laptops will be provided for in-class use.
Teacher: Lynda Weiss
email: lynda.weiss@lyndaweiss.net
phone/text: 916.390.6530
Python Coding
Grades 5-12
$250 per semester (one voucher)
Python coding - students learn coding by building programs using Python, which is a beginner-friendly programming language. All learning is self-paced, guided by our project-based curriculum: https://www.mrcodeswildride.com/python
Students go through our curriculum at their own pace with individualized instructor guidance. Laptops provided for in-class use.
Teacher: David Keller
email: kellerdb@gmail.com
phone/text:(916) 439-0991
website: www.mrcodeswildride.com
Private Pay Options
Venmo to David-Keller-149
Cash App to kellerdb
PayPal to kellerdb@gmail.com (choose Sending to a friend)
Zelle to kellerdb@gmail.com
Web Coding
Grades 5-12, 9-12
$250 per semester (one voucher)
Web coding - - students learn coding by building web apps and games using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. All learning is self-paced, guided by our project-based curriculum: https://www.mrcodeswildride.com/curriculum
Students go through our curriculum at their own pace with individualized instructor guidance. Laptops provided for in-class use.
Teacher: David Keller
email: kellerdb@gmail.com
phone/text:(916) 439-0991
website: www.mrcodeswildride.com
Private Pay Options
Venmo to David-Keller-149
Cash App to kellerdb
PayPal to kellerdb@gmail.com (choose Sending to a friend)
Zelle to kellerdb@gmail.com
Unleashing Creativity with Generative AI
Grades 6-12
$180, plus $30-$90 for a three-month Midjourney subscription
In this class, students will explore the limitless possibilities of AI for writing, poetry, art, music, and more. We will discover how to use the AI writing tool ChatGPT for daily life, academic work, and creative writing. We will also use Midjourney (or a comparable generative AI art platform) to create artwork in a variety of styles and genres. Other AI tools will also be explored. We will address in class ethical issues concerning the use of these tools and how to use them responsibly, as well as go over how these tools work and the brief history of how they were created.
A laptop is required for this class.
Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 650-576-2427
Website: mtj-studio.com