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UPPER ELEMENTARY - 4th-5th CLASSES

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES

 

Elementary Write On! What's Your Response?

Grades 4-6

$195 per semester 

Our focus this semester will be on writing a response to literature. After reading the short story, "The Blind Men and the Elephant," students will engage in a variety of activities that will encourage critical thinking and analysis of the story's theme. We will then learn to "respond" to the story in written form through a mini three paragraph essay. The semester will culminate with an Author's Day where family members will be invited to come and hear the students share all they have learned.

Teacher: Mary Frederick

email: messages2mary@att.net

phone/text:  916.990.3494

website: writeon4kids.com

Novel Study: The Outsiders

Grades 5-8

$200 per semester (includes the cost of both novels)

​This interactive class is completely literature-based and fun! We read, discuss, and analyze super engaging, age-level appropriate 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 connections. There is optional homework students can complete for a grade to prepare them for discussion, increase their critical thinking skills, and satisfy state curriculum requirements. This class is perfect not only for students who love to read, but for students who are resistant readers as well. All books will be provided and are included in the class tuition. Spring semester we will be reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and one more age appropriate novel TBD .

Teacher: Mary Frederick

email:  messages2mary@att.net

phone/text:  916.990.3494

website: writeon4kids.com

MATH                     

Math Game Madness: Fall Semester

Grades: 4-6

$195 per semester

 

​We have brand new Math games for the Spring ‘25 semester! Math Game Madness is a fun and interactive math class that uses games and puzzles to teach mathematical concepts to homeschool students. Through a variety of engaging and entertaining games, students will learn and practice important math skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, strategic thinking, and numerical fluency.

Topics Covered:

     ● Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

     ● Fractions, decimals, and percentages

     ● Geometry and spatial reasoning

     ● Logic and reasoning

     ● Probability and statistics

Games and Activities:

     ● Board games like Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, and Ticket to Ride

     ● Card games like Set, Uno, and Blackjack

     ● Dice games like Yahtzee and Farkle

     ● Strategy games like Chess, Connect Four, and Battleship

     ● Math-specific games like 24, Math Dice, and Math Boggle

By the end of the semester, students will have a better understanding of important mathematical concepts and skills. They’ll also be able to apply math skills to solve problems in a variety of contexts. Lastly, students will have improved their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as well as have developed an interest in math through fun and engaging games and activities.

Teacher: Joe Vargas

Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com

Phone/text: 916-805-7333

Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

Math Escape Rooms - The Great Escape!

Grades: 4-6, 4-8

$195 per semester

We have brand new escape rooms for the Spring ‘25 semester! This is a unique Math class that combines the excitement of escape rooms with the practical application of math skills. Students will work together in groups to solve math puzzles and problems, leading them to clues that will help them escape the room before time runs out.

Each escape room will be themed around a different mathematical concept, such as geometry, algebra, or probability. Students will apply their knowledge of these concepts to decipher clues, solve equations, and unlock the next steps in their escape. They will also develop critical thinking skills as they work collaboratively to solve complex problems under pressure.

Throughout the class, students will gain a deeper understanding of how math is used in real-world scenarios and develop their problem-solving skills. The class is designed for students who have a good foundation in basic math skills and are looking for a fun and challenging way to apply them. By the end of the course, students will have completed several escape rooms, developed their math skills, and gained confidence in their ability to solve complex problems.

Teacher: Joe Vargas

Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com

Phone/text: 916-805-7333

Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

Math Through Art: Fall Semester

Grades: 4-6

$205 per semester

The Spring 2025 semester of Math Through Art is great for new and returning students! There will be new topics for returning students, and new students will fit right in because this year’s topics are not connected to the previous semester. New students are welcome, and returning students will be exposed to new material.

Art engages the right side of the brain! And it’s important for students who are right-brain dominant (and also left-brain dominant) to activate that hemisphere when learning mathematical vocabulary and concepts. It creates more well rounded learning.

Students who enroll in this course will learn about fundamental topics such as geometric shapes, symmetry, ratios and mathematical expressions while creating visual art by drawing, coloring and painting. This class will allow students a fun and exciting way to learn fundamental concepts that will be built upon in their future. Have your student learn and have fun while using their creative side!

Teacher: Joe Vargas

Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com

Phone/text: 916-805-7333

Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

Geometry Titans

Grades: 4-6, 6-8

$195 per semester

Join Geometry Titans to explore the fascinating world of shapes, angles, and mathematical magic! This class introduces students to key concepts in Geometry while providing a fun, age-appropriateintroduction to Trigonometry.

 

How do you calculate the area of a hexagon or the circumference of a circle? What do angles and triangles have in common? In this class, students will learn to tackle real-world math problems using Geometry and the basics of Trigonometry. From exploring the relationship between lines and shapes to understanding how triangles and angles work together, this class offers a strong foundation for future math success.

By the end of this class, students will:

     ● Master essential Geometry concepts like area, volume, and angle

     ● Build confidence in solving real-world problems using both Geometry and Trigonometry

This class is perfect for students looking to strengthen their math skills and prepare for high school-level courses in an engaging and supportive environment.

Teacher: Joe Vargas

Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com

Phone/text: 916-805-7333

Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

Video Game Masters: Unlocking Critical Thinking

Grades: 4-8

$205 per semester

Welcome to Video Game Masters, a dynamic homeschool class where Nintendo Switch consoles and E-rated games become tools for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In this class, students will have the opportunity to dive into engaging critical thinking games such as: Big Brain Academy, Nintendo Switch Sports, Professor Rubik's Brain Fitness, Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training and Minecraft. Each class begins with a lively lecture, introducing key concepts and vocabulary, followed by hands-on

gameplay to apply and reinforce these ideas in a fun, interactive setting. While a fondness for video games is recommended, it’s not mandatory; the focus is to cultivate analytical minds and strategic thinking! This course is perfect for students seeking an innovative approach to boost their cognitive skills through the exciting world of video games.

*Nintendo Switch consoles will be provided for classroom use.*

Teacher: Joe Vargas

Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com

Phone/text: 916-805-7333

Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

SCIENCE 

 

Anatomy
Grades 4-6, 6-8

$200 per semester

This course introduces students to the study of the structure of the human body. We will be diving deep into the 12 Main structures of the body. This class is designed as a hands-on learning environment with fun activities to help develop and understand how our bodies work.  $200-includes lab activities

Teacher: Ashlee Powers
email: ashberrywraps@yahoo.com
phone: 707-853-8908

Space Exploration
Grades 4-8, 4-6, 6-8

$225 per semester

Using NASA curriculum, students will investigate how humans explore space. Activities include analyzing what food and clothing is best in space, designing/building/testing water filters to recycle water, building a popsicle-stick "robot" arm, investigating soil on the moon's surface, simulating fluid shift in the body in space, and more.

Teacher: Lisa Hindmarsh
email:  lisahandsonscience@gmail.com
phone/text:  530.313.3789
website: www.handsonsciencefun.com

Environmental Science
Grades 4-6, 6-8

$225 per semester

Students will learn how organisms interact with each other and their environment. Some of the topics to be explored through hands-on activities and models include biotic/abiotic factors, biomagnification, biomes, symbiosis, limits on population size, energy flow in an ecosystem, how biologists estimate populations, mining, the atmosphere, and the carbon cycle. Note: Climate change will not be discussed in this class.

Teacher: Lisa Hindmarsh
email:  lisahandsonscience@gmail.com
phone/text:  530.313.3789
website: www.handsonsciencefun.com

Science Magic

Grades 4-8
$225 per semester

Have you ever wanted to discover the mysteries of magic? Well, you can... it just takes a little science! In this engaging hands-on class, students will explore how the center of mass, magnetism, light, friction, motion, inertia, gravity, heat, polymers, and optical illusions can be used to create fun magic tricks to mystify their friends and family. This is some physics and chemistry fun in disguise!

Teacher: Lisa Hindmarsh
email:  lisahandsonscience@gmail.com
phone/text:  530.313.3789
website: www.handsonsciencefun.com

Innovate and Create: S.T.E.A.M.
Grades 4-6

$205 per semester

Creativity and Science converge in this S.T.E.A.M class! Create wind powered cars, toothpick bridges, one of a kind paintings without lifting a paintbrush and more. With over 10 different projects in the semester we are sure to try something you have never done!

Teacher: Rachel Wattson
email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com
phone: 760-716-2793

Bridges STEM Challenge
Grades 4-8

$200 per semester

Students will learn about different types of bridges and the forces on them. Using the engineering design process, teams will design and build popsicle-stick bridges and compete to see which bridge design can hold the most weight.

Teacher: Lisa Hindmarsh
email:  lisahandsonscience@gmail.com
phone/text:  530.313.3789
website: www.handsonsciencefun.com

The Garden Scientist: Exploring Nature and Growth this Spring

Grades 4-6
$ 205 per semester

Spring is the perfect time to learn about growing in this course, “Gardening Adventures” we will be exploring the wonders of nature, students will learn to grow their own plants and discover the science behind gardening. Designed for 4th-6th grade students, this hands-on class will cover everything from planting seeds to attracting pollinators, all while teaching valuable life skills and lessons in biology, history, and environmental stewardship.

 

Through engaging, interactive lessons, students will:

  • Plant and care for tomatoes, onions, marigolds, and potatoes

  • Learn about the role of pollinators like bees and butterflies

  • Participate in science experiments to explore how plants grow

  • Keep gardening journals to track their observations and reflect on their progress

 

Topics Covered:

  • Seed germination and plant life cycles

  • The importance of light, water, and nutrients for plants

  • The role of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers in plant growth

  • Pollinators and their role in helping gardens thrive

  • The cultural history of plants like tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and marigolds


Teacher: Alicia DeVore
email: www.createmygarden.net
phone: 562-587-4563

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY                     

History: Middle Ages
4-6, 4-8, 6-8 grade

$200 per semester 

Through hands-on project based learning, students study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years A.D. 500-1789. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of great civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times. They learn to think critically and work collaboratively through hands-on projects. Finally, students assess the political forces let loose by the Enlightenment, particularly the rise of democratic ideas, and they learn about the continuing influence of these ideas in the world today. (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

​History Comes Alive: Night at the Museum
Grade: 4-6, 4-8

$195 per semester

In this course, students will use the Night at the Museum (PG) movies as the backdrop to explore geography, historical figures, and literary themes.  In the movies, historical figures on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC magically come to life at night!  In class, after watching video clips from the movie, students will learn about the various key characters in the movie that “come to life” in the film. Additionally, we will examine themes within the movie such as collaboration, dedication, and hope. Each week the students will complete a small hands-on project based on the topic/character studied.  At the end of the course, the students will watch the movie in its entirety, focusing on discerning fact from fiction.  (Yearlong class, with each semester focusing on a different movie. Students welcome to join in the Spring)

Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email:  MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com

US Government: The Election Process

Grade 6-8, 9-12

$195 per semester (Fall)

Students will explore the election and voting process in the United States.  Activities will be used to familiarize students with the terminology, practices, and traditions of American Elections. Particular attention will be paid to what the Constitution says about elections and voting.  Additionally, various types of elections and the history of political parties will be explored. During the class, students will create their own personalized “textbook” by adding handouts, notes, and other material to a journal. (Fall semester)

Teacher: Laurie Chiappe

email:  MrsChiappe@gmail.com

phone/text: 408-472-6155

website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com

US Government: Principals of American Democracy 

Grades 6-8, 9-12

$195 per semester (Spring)

This course focuses on the fundamental principles and moral values of American democracy as expressed in the US Constitution and the foundational documents of freedom. Students will study the documents and ideas that are the basis of the American experience, beginning with the Magna Carta & Mayflower Compact. Particular emphasis is given to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Through the examination of primary source documents, students will gain a deeper understanding of the rights of responsibilities of American citizenship. (Spring Semester) 

Teacher: Laurie Chiappe

email:  MrsChiappe@gmail.com

phone/text: 408-472-6155

website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com

FINE ARTS CLASSES
 

ART

Art Exploration
Grade 4-6

$205 including supplies 

New lessons for spring semester! Explore a wide variety of fun subjects to draw and paint while learning the fundamentals of fine art techniques. Shading, texture, line, paint handling, and color mixing will be taught through animal, flower, landscape, portrait, and other art project topics. The artwork will be complete with a wide variety of media including graphite, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, and pastels. Holiday themed art lessons will also be part of this semester long course.  A new art project will be created every week or two.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe
email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com
phone: 916.212.3282
website: jenniferrowestudio.com

Drawing and Painting 
Grade 4-8, 4-6, 6-8

$205 including supplies

All new lessons! Fine art techniques including shading, proportions, and texture will be taught through drawing and painting landscapes, portraits, and a special section of dragon drawing. Instructions will be given for both student favorite dragon book characters and more realistic style dragons. Throughout the class, the artists will at times work from reference photos I select and at other times work from reference photos they choose.  Students will mostly work at their own pace, and some more involved pieces may take several class periods to complete.  A variety of media including graphite, watercolor, acrylic, and pastels will be taught and explored in this class.
 
Teacher: Jennifer Rowe
email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com
phone: 916.212.3282
website: jenniferrowestudio.com


Messy Fun: Clay and more! 
Grade 4-8

$215 including supplies 

*Now mostly clay projects! All new lessons! In response to students’ requests this class will now be mostly clay projects! Fun projects like clay flowers, owls, coil hearts, and peacock tea light holders will engage students as they learn the basics of hand building techniques. We will also create calla lilies with liquid paint pour techniques.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe
email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com
phone: 916.212.3282
website: jenniferrowestudio.com

DRAMA

Music and Movement

Grades 4-8

$185 per semester

Learn routines and choreography for country, hip hop, jazz, meringue, swing, and the waltz. Students will learn as individuals as well as partnering up for certain dances. We improve coordination, rhythm, and learn some sweet moves in the process. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothes.

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com

phone: 760-716-2793

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. The Musical Theater class will be doing the production Elf Jr in the Fall. 2-3 extra rehearsals and a performance outside of assigned class time are required for this class.

$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
 

MUSIC

Beginning Guitar
​Grades 4-8, 6-8  
                                          
$190 per semester  

Students with no experience playing the guitar are welcomed to join this class and learn the basics of how to strum, read chord charts, and enjoy playing this wonderful instrument. 

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

Beginning Piano
Grades 4-6, 4-8

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Students with no experience playing the piano are welcomed to join this class and learn the basics of how to read sheet music and enjoy playing the piano. A method book and the cost of maintaining the equipment is included in the class fee. 

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email:  musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text:  650-576-2427
Website:  mtj-studio.com

Choir
​Grades 3-8  
   
$190 per semester 
                         
This class gives students the opportunity to sing together, develop their singing skills, and learn to read music. Students will learn a number of songs in an SATB format ideally (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) depending on the size and competency of the group.

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email:  musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text:  650-576-2427
Website:  mtj-studio.com

Vocal Performance
Grades 4-8    

$ 185 per semester

A place to fine tune voice and style. We will work in small groups and as a class on pieces throughout the semester covering different genres of music including broadway, country, jazz and more. Students will choose a solo piece to perfect during the semester. Singing takes more than a pair of vocal chords. We will learn about how to create better sound through posture and support. We will develop the skill of how to sing harmony with two, three or more parts. We also cover basic music reading and the elements of having a top notch performance on stage in a group or solo! 

Teacher: Rachel Wattson
email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com
phone: 760-716-2793

LANGUAGE 

American Sign Language (ASL) - Conversations and Culture

Grades  4-6, 6-8      

$  per semester (1 voucher)

In this class students are introduced to deaf culture and real-world communication in American Sign Language (ASL).

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

American Sign Language (ASL)

Grades 4-8, 6-8, 7-12

$ per semester

Students will begin to learn the basics of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.  They will learn basic communication skills through ABC's/ fingerspelling, numbers, ASL word order, sentence types, and verbs. We will play fun games and activities to help remember vocabulary. Class fee includes a $5 materials fee.

Teacher: Jaime Layton

email: philandjaime@gmail.com

phone/text: 530-306-0786

COMPUTER SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

Building Apps and Games

Grades 6-8, 7-12

$250 per semester (one voucher)

Students learn coding by building web apps and games using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. All learning is self-paced, guided by our online project-based curriculum:

https://www.mrcodeswildride.com/curriculum
 
Note that this is not a lecture-based class, all learning is very hands-on. Students are expected to work on their projects throughout class. The instructor and teaching assistants will be very proactive in helping students build projects, but students are expected to put in the effort each and every class.

The class will have about a 6-to-1 student-instructor ratio to ensure that all students can get individualized help and guidance. Laptops provided for in-class use.

Teacher: Mr. Code's Wild Ride

email: kellerdb@gmail.com

phone/text:(916) 439-0991

website: www.mrcodeswildride.com 

Computer Basics and Typing

Grades 3-6, 4-6

​$ 250 per semester (one voucher)

Students learn basic computer skills like using a mouse, using a web browser, understanding the file system, knowing hotkeys, and word processing with Google Docs. Students also learn touch typing at their own pace through online lessons, with individualized instructor guidance. An outline of the class can be found on our website:

https://www.mrcodeswildride.com/typing

Most of the semester will be mastering typing skills, which is self-paced, so students can work at their grade level with help from the instructor and teaching assistants.

The class will have about a 6-to-1 student-instructor ratio to ensure that all students can get individualized help and guidance. Laptops provided for in-class use.

Teacher: Mr. Code's Wild Ride

email: kellerdb@gmail.com

phone/text:(916) 439-0991

website: www.mrcodeswildride.com 

Into to Robotics Using Arduino Technology

Grades 6-8

$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

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Bible: Middle School
Grades 6-8

FREE

Teacher: Kyle Enriques, Vintage Grace Resident
email: kyleaenriques@gmail.com
phone/text:  916.706.6327

Elements of Photography

Grades 6-8

There is no need for a fancy camera to take a great picture! Learn the art of composition. Figure out how to use lighting to create mood. Understand the value of perspective and telling a story with an image. These things will make even a camera phone a tool for art. We will explore the functions of more advanced equipment, point and shoot pocket cameras, and how to make your
camera phone do what you want it to! Basic digital editing will be covered during the last three weeks of class.

Class requirements: a camera (even a camera phone) and access to a computer. All other materials will be provided.

Teacher: Rachel Wattson
email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com
phone: 760-716-2793

FLA Newspaper

Grades 6-8

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

email: rachelwattsonfit@gmail.com

phone: 760-716-2793


Home Economics
Grades 4-8, 6-8
$190 per semester

The study of home economics is sometimes described as life education. Because much of an individual’s life has traditionally centered upon the home and the family, home economics has been largely concerned with learning how to deal with the problems and challenges of homemaking. In this class we’ll touch on all types of things that a person would be responsible for in the care and keeping of their home...whether it’s simply themselves or with others. Chores, dealing with money, cars, cooking, and so much more.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson, Rock on Little Birdie
email: Rockonlittlebirdie@gmail.com
phone/text: 707.301.9983

Kid's Kitchen
Grades 4-6, 6-8

$250 per semester

Welcome to Kids Kitchen!

In this fun course, students will explore cooking and baking basics. Along with food and kitchen safety, menu planning, recipe creation, and how-to meal prep. Students will learn about different ingredients and spices that will inspire them to create recipes to take home and cook for their families. Some of the recipe ideas we will be covering this semester include meatballs, muffins, dips, chicken dishes, cookies and more! After an in-class demonstration, food prep, and taste test, students will cook their meals at home with their families, rather than in the classroom. Please be aware that this class is not tailored for households with food allergies and dietary restrictions. 


Teacher:  Kelley Ayres
email:  kidskitchenfla@gmail.com
phone/text:  530-417-1013

 

Leadership & Service: FLA Student Government
Grade 6-8

$200 per semester 

​Through a series of guided interaction and group exercises, students will explore the principles of leadership and learn to develop individual and group leadership skills to impact their lives and their communities. Content areas include decision-making, goal setting, effective communication, servant leadership, organization and time management skills, and concrete strategies to implement change. Additionally, by planning FLA events and activities, this class gives the homeschool student the unique opportunity to experience traditional "student government" without attending a school. A FLA leadership shirt is included in the class fee. 


Teacher: Laurie Chiappe
email:  MrsChiappe@gmail.com
phone/text: 408-472-6155
website: historyrockswithmrschiappe.com

Lego Engineering
Grades 4-6

$185 per semester

Does hands-on building and creating sound like fun? Then come join us in engineering class where we learn STEM concepts through building projects using LEGO® parts and motors. Explore your creative boundaries and connect your projects to real-world physics and engineering concepts, while guided by an experienced instructor. ​Returning students are welcome – we do new projects each semester. 
All materials are provided. Students do not keep their creations, but are welcome to bring cameras to class to photograph their projects.

Teacher: Lynda Weiss 
email: lynda.weiss@lyndaweiss.net
phone/text: 916.390.6530

 

Mock Trial

Grades 6-8, 9-12

$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



PE Games and Fitness
Grades 4-8

$180 per semester

P.E. Games and Fitness is a fun class that will include a variety of exercises that will strengthen and condition your child,  using their own body weight. Also this class will incorporate interactive games which will encourage team work and cooperation.  This will be a great way to get your child moving and developing motor skills, coordination, balance, and team work.

Teacher: Sara Schneider
email: saraschnei@sbcglobal.net
phone: 530.417.3230
website: http://ba-lates.com

Speak Up! Public Speaking, Debate, & Interpersonal Communication

Grades 4-8
$190 per semester

During the first semester, this course explores concepts in public speaking, critical thinking, argument, and debate. Students will study different styles of speeches, learn rhetorical strategies and practice the art of speech &  debate. The students will give several speeches to classmates. Various styles of speech will be studied, including: persuasion, impromptu, and extemporaneous. Second semester continues with an exploration of interpersonal communication. Student practice skills and strategies designed to enhance their ability to effectively communicate. This is a yearlong class, students are welcome to join the second semester. This course may be repeated as the student dynamics and presentations change the flow and information of each offering. (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


T-Shirt Tycoons
Grades: 6-8, 7-12

$205 per semester

Step into the world of t-shirt design and e-commerce with "T-Shirt Tycoons" a comprehensive course that
bridges the gap between artistic creativity and e-commerce. This unique class offers students a hands-on
approach to the t-shirt design process, from conceptualization to real-world production, as students design
and create multiple t-shirts!

Course highlights include:

  • Digital Design Skills: Students will dive into the world of digital art creation using Canva, auser-friendly graphic design tool that turns ideas into stunning visuals fit for print.

  • From Concept to Creation: Students will explore the journey of a t-shirt's life cycle, understandinghow to translate digital designs into physical products using professional print providers.

  • Collaborative Projects: Students will work alongside peers to critique designs, share ideas, andnavigate the creative process, fostering a community of support and creativity.

  • A Custom T-Shirt: Students will proudly wear t-shirts they've designed by the end of the course, atrue testament to their creativity and new-found design skills.

This course is ideal for students with a flair for creativity and a passion for seeing their ideas materialize.
Whether they're interested in the aesthetics of design, the thrill of creation, or simply the joy of wearing
custom t-shirts, "T-Shirt Tycoons" offers a comprehensive introduction to the exciting process of t-shirt
creation.

*Two t-shirts per student, t-shirts run true to size, please select t-shit size accordingly*


*Student laptop recommended but not required*

Teacher: Joe Vargas
Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com
Phone/text: 916-805-7333
Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

 

Unexplained Mysteries

Grades 6-8

$190 per semester

Our world is truly a mind-boggling and mysterious place. Many things though can be understood or confirmed through science facts and information that is gathered. There are things, however, that we do not have absolute, concrete evidence of what happened

or why something is. There are many thoughts and ideas about things like Big Foot, Stonehenge, and The Bermuda Triangle. Was Atlantis real? What happened to the colonists of Roanoke? So many questions...what do you think?

Teacher: Leslie Johnson, Rock on Little Birdie

email: Rockonlittlebirdie@gmail.com

phone/text: 707.301.9983



Video Game Masters: Unlocking Critical Thinking
Grades: 4-6, 4-8

$205 per semester

Welcome to Video Game Masters, a dynamic homeschool class where Nintendo Switch consoles and
E-rated games become tools for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

In this class, students will have the opportunity to dive into engaging critical thinking games such as: Big Brain Academy, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Mario Maker 2, Snipperclips, Moving Out, Super Mario Party, Tricky Towers and Minecraft.

Each class begins with a lively lecture, introducing key concepts and vocabulary, followed by hands-on gameplay to apply and reinforce these ideas in a fun, interactive setting. While a fondness for video games is recommended, it’s not mandatory; the focus is to cultivate analytical minds and strategic thinking! This course is perfect for students seeking an innovative approach to boost their cognitive skills through the exciting world of video games.

*Nintendo Switch consoles will be provided for classroom use.*

Teacher: Joe Vargas
Email: YourFirstChoiceTutoring@gmail.com
Phone/text: 916-805-7333
Website: www.FirstChoiceTutoring.com

 

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