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Maples 1 
(3rd Grade)

Core Classes

  • Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required.

  • This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday.

  • For all curriculum and books provided by Aspire for 3rd Grade, there will be a book rental fee of $60 per school year

  • $40 Supply Fee for the school year

  • Each class has a supply list, but you will also need these supplies:​​

    • ​Notebook paper

    • Plastic folders (5) with pocket and prongs, one each of these colors for colored coded classes ( green, blue, red, yellow, decorative or orange).

    • Graph grid paper in book form -½ inch squares, large 8.5x11 (please be sure to get the ½ inch bounded form not loose leaf) 25 + pages.

    • Nose Tissues

    • Creative Supplies

      • 6 sharpened pencils

      • 4 glue sticks

      • child-size scissors

      • 2 of each - fine line or broad line expo marker - any color

      • each in set of 6 or 12 colored pencils, narrow-line colored markers, crayons

      • pink eraser

      • 2 permanent black markers

      • Medium size pencil box or bag that will hold all the creative art supplies

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**Supplies will be kept in their desk and stored in the classroom during the year. Label ALL supplies with student’s name, even pencils.

Language & Writing

​ABEKA Language 3 - is used in class and at home with up to 5 lessons

per week assigned. Classroom time will enrich, expand upon, and introduce some concepts covered in the Language 3 work-text.

The eight parts of speech and mechanics of writing with emphasis on

capitalization, punctuation, and writing skills will be explored. Writing activities include organizing ideas, summarizing, paragraphs, book report, oral presentations, and history research paper.

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BOB JONES Handwriting 3 reinforces good handwriting habits and establishes a consistent, legible writing style. Classroom instruction begins with pre-cursive writing. Writing practices include copying poems, paragraphs, Bible verses, and writing personal compositions. The student will work towards mastery of cursive writing skills. Completion of daily writing assignments under your supervision will be important in the success of your student.

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Prerequisite:

Student can write their alphabet from memory, correctly placed on writing

paper, using correct posture and pencil form to the best of their ability.

Parent and student should commit to work together to complete assigned work each week for language and handwriting.

Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades for both classes will be managed by the parent.

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Supplies:​

Class Offered Both Days

Teacher: Candy Matheny

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Math

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Abeka Arithmetic 3 class will promote learning creativity and presentation of different approaches to mastering 1,2, and 3-digit multiplication and 1 and 2-digit division problems. Students will apply arithmetic concepts to everyday situations through word problems, measurement conversions, cooking, lap booking, games, manipulatives, and literature. In second semester they begin to work with fractions learning to reduce, add, and subtract these parts of a whole. They will learn to read and use a tape measure with hands on activities and building projects. Math concepts will be introduced, expanded upon, or practiced in the classroom. With parent help and direction students will complete up to 5-6, two-page math lessons per week. Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades will be managed by parent.

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Class Offered Both Days

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Reading & Spelling

Abeka 3rd Grade Reading

What an exciting and growing year in reading! This year’s reading includes

simplified versions of novels, chapter books and Abeka readers. It is also time for increased emphasis on reading speed and comprehension.​

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Spelling: Equip your child with hundreds of words that he can confidently spell correctly. Spelling and Poetry 3 gives your child 34 spelling lists complete with vocabulary words, definitions, and implementation exercises. Eight poems are also included in this textbook to help your child appreciate the beauty of language and the literary value of poetry. This course will help your child recognize challenging words and appreciate language. There will also be a focus of learning the Dolch 100 sight words list. 

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Prerequisite:

Student is able to read Fry sight word lists #101-200

Helpful link: https://sightwords.com/pdfs/word_lists/fry_2nd_100.pdf

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Class Offered Both Days

Teacher: Candy Matheny

Science / History

First Semester is Science

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Abeka Exploring God’s World

Show your child the hand of God in His Creation of man and man’s environment through Exploring God’s World. Studies the senses of the human body, the process of photosynthesis, the classifications of animals, the characteristics of different climates, and more. Experiment with fun “Something to Try” exercises throughout the book that calls your child to practice what he’s learning.

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Second Semester is History

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Abeka Our American Heritage

From Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther King, Jr., give your child a chronological understanding of great leaders in American history. With 22 biographical excerpts of Presidents, generals, preachers, pioneers, and more, your child can observe the character-building qualities of these leaders. Finish off the semester with individual projects that include visual and oral presentations.

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Class Offered Both Days

Teacher: Candy Matheny

To download the PDF Schedule
of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: 

Elective Classes

  • Elementary elective classes are 1-day classes. Students will either Mondays or Wednesdays depending on class enrolled in. Each elementary elective class is $240 per school year unless otherwise noted.

  • Each class has a description, supply list and/or supply fee listed. 

5th Hour Elective Classes

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

Ready for some Science Fun?!? We will be doing lots of fun science experiments with the Answers in Genesis curriculum.

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AIG Science Lab

Teacher: Katie Acuna

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Supplies Needed:

- Scissors, 1 glue stick, 1 bottle of white glue, 1 box of markers, 1 box of crayons, and 1 ruler

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

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Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

This Fun Latin class, geared for 1st -3rd graders, introduces the Latin language in a fun, energetic way, with the developmental level and fun-loving nature of young students in mind. Lessons will consist of songs, meaningful vocabulary, illustrations, handwriting practice, stories, games, and engaging activities. All work will be completed in class, but as with all subjects, the more practice children have the more they will learn. Practicing the songs and vocabulary at home is optional, but highly encouraged.

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Teacher: Julie Cox

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Supplies Needed:

- Song School Latin Student Book 1 with CD  LINK

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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Fun Latin

6th Hour Elective Classes

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

Math Games Class will incorporate activities that make math engaging and build skills and reinforce lesson content. 

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Teacher: Katie Acuna

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

 

School Year Supply Fee: $10

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Math Games

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

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Class Description:

Bjj (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)takes pleasure in being regarded as the “gentle art,” enabling a smaller and weaker person to defend himself against a larger opponent by using leverage and submissions (chokes and locks).

The form of training that is offered will be unique in that all of the skills are entirely defensive and do not include any strikes. Students will learn to protect themselves if they are assaulted, as well as how to defuse the danger and regain control. They will develop problem solving skills and prepare to face many problems and obstacles in everyday life, such as dealing with a bully. As a result, it will instill in your child the character traits that will lead to success in many aspects of life.
Jiu Jitsu employs concepts such as reaction, leverage, and base. Students learn to utilize an opponent’s strength to their advantage rather than struggling against it.
It promotes a greater sense of body awareness and coordination, which leads to increased confidence and inner discipline. Kids not only learn self defense effectively, but they also improve their kinesthetic abilities, allowing them to thrive in any other sport in which they participate.
The bulk of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class time is spent working with partners and practicing moves. This constant close contact enables practitioners to instill the natural phenomenon of body action and reaction to leverage and balance in an interactive manner, rather than individual repetitive moves in theoretical situations. Kids learn to read and anticipate their opponents’ moves, and then respond accordingly. They are continuously exposed to the dynamic, and it gets hard wired into their body’s memory.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, on the other hand, offers an added benefit: mental toughness. Bjj is a physical chess game in which you are always planning your next move in response to your opponent. Physical contact with other people, a sense of belongingness, goal setting and accomplishment, and confidence gained from learning and performing new skills all contribute to the development of mental toughness.

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Teacher: Kayla DeMoss

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Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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JuiJitsu

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

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Class Description:

Simple class full of fun arts & crafts!

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Teacher: Jenesa Wheeler

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $40

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Arts & Crafts

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

Math Games Class will incorporate activities that make math engaging and build skills and reinforce lesson content. 

Teacher: Katie Acuna

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

 

School Year Supply Fee: $10

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Math Games

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

This class is for students who have completed the ukulele class in the previous school year. Building on the basic skills we learned in ukulele, we will learn chords and chord progressions that lead to playing full songs. The primary goal of this class is to teach each student proper playing through proper practice and the joy of music by reaching smaller goals (wins) and ultimately bigger goals (playing a full song).

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Teacher: Sheldon Clark

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Supplies Needed:

- 3/4 size acoustic guitar and bag (case)
- clip on tuner
- Capo

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

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Beginner Guitar

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This is a beginner ukulele class for 5th and younger. We will learn basic chords and rhythm patterns. We then move on to playing songs and have fun learning about musical concepts that apply to all musical instruments. Most of the school year will be dedicated to playing sing-along songs and having fun enjoying the music they are making. This class was created to possibly making an easy transition to the guitar class.

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Teacher: Sheldon Clark

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Supplies Needed:

- Ukulele & Bag/Case

- a clip-on tuner

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

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Beginner Ukulele

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

In the Culinary Arts portion of this class, we will learn basic terminology, measurements, kitchen safety, and skills that are useful for preparing food. We will be making a variety of foods that require minimal use of the microwave, stove, and oven such as healthy snacks/appetizers, easy breakfasts & lunches, side dishes & some sweet treats. In the Home Economics portion of this class, we will learn a little bit of everything - chores around the house, general etiquette, manners for specific situations, and self-care. We will learn how to do each of these things and why they are important. To help keep interest levels high, we will alternate between Culinary and Home Ec lessons. Lessons will include fun activities, games, crafts, and scriptural lessons/verses when applicable. There will be an occasional activity or challenge sent home with the students for them to do with you or an older brother or sister. These will be optional, but I highly suggest completing them if for no other reason than to just spend time with your kiddos and let them show you what they’ve learned. I have one goal in this class… to teach your kiddos important life skills in a fun manner!

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Teacher: Calista Firor-Reeder

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Supplies Needed:

- Apron if needed for preparing food and Ponytail holders to tie back long hair before class.

- Other Supplies Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $60

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Culinary & Home Ec

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This fun dance class will learn the basics of multiple styles of dance. We will learn stretching, dance fundamentals and some fun choreography in a few routines.

Teacher: Molly Boatright

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Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

- Specific Dance Shoes will be communicated by teacher

- costume for potential showcase will be discussed in second semester

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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Dance

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This class is designed to address 4 important factors in developing proper handwriting. Pencil Grip, Letter Formation, Legibility and Spacing. Students in this class should know their letters but may have trouble forming them. We will use the Handwriting Without Tears approach as our guide while teaching formation.

Teacher: Melissa Davis

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $20

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​Handwriting

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

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Class Description:

Playful Pioneers is an explorative literature and projects based class, built around The Little House on the Prairie series. Throughout this class, we will cover: Bible, reading, discussion, narration, science, history, map work, art, poetry, and practical life skills, which will all flow from chapters that we read in these beloved books. Each week will involve making either a coordinating craft or a selection from The Playful Pioneers cookbook. Lots of fun will be had, while we focus on hands-on learning.

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Teacher: Samantha Floyd

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided - We will be making all sorts of interesting foods and projects, for which all will be purchased with the associated fee. I’ll also provide a folder for each child to keep all of their papers/projects in until the end of the semester and a classroom supply of crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, etc. All supplies will be provided, using supply fee.

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School Year Supply Fee: $60

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Playful Pioneers

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

We will work on basics of correct posture, finger techniques, sound production, bowings, vibrato, shifting to higher positions, note reading, playing in a group and everything else needed for playing the violin.

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Teacher: Elana Gavrilov

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Supplies Needed:

- Violin and bow

- 1/2 inch ring binder

- clear pockets for storing the music

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School Year Supply Fee: $20

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Beginner Violin

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

STEM is designed to educate students in the four discipline areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. At times, art will also be added, making it STEAM. Each of the disciplines are integrated through project based learning of real world applications requiring problem solving. The following are skills that are developed through STEM: problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, math and science skills, engineering-design thinking, critical thinking, and collaboration.

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Teacher: Sarah Mullins

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $20

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STEM Class

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

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Class Description:

In Tai Chi Gung we focus on health and wellness. This ancient practice is great for all ages. It offers mental clarity, breath control, physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination. Although less of our focus,it also has martial arts applications.

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Teacher: Andrew Storie

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Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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Tai Chi Gung (Health & Wellness)

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This class provides students with the opportunity to learn a variety of games, sports, and sport related movements as well as health and fitness education. Focus is on sportsmanship during fitness and sport activities. Get ready for fun and exercise!

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Teacher: Chantel Wolfe

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Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing & Shoes

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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P.E.

Days Offered: Monday, Wednesday

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Class Description:

We will expand deeper on basic art principles of color, proportion, balance, pattern, contrast, and movement through fun projects in many different media throughout the year. Your student will learn how to draw in one point perspective and be trained to look at an object and draw it in proportion. Students will learn about various artists throughout history to learn various techniques of creating art and will practice these techniques in class. We will also learn a little about architecture and design a replica of what is drawn in class. Projects change every year, so your returning student can learn these same principles in fresh, creative ways each year. Students will be challenged to use rulers throughout their designing to enhance their skills in dexterity and spatial awareness. (Students are not required to complete “Beginner Art Composition” to be enrolled).

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Teacher: Allison Leach

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $40

Intermediate Art Composition

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

This class is designed to build your child’s confidence by participating in group and individual activities that will strengthen their social skills in everyday situations. We will work on understanding social cues, how to start a conversation, respecting boundaries and more. We will also learn what positive character traits are, which ones we already possess, which ones we should work on and the importance of modeling them on a daily basis.

Teacher: Melissa Davis

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Supplies Needed:

- Social Skills Activity Book - LINK

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School Year Supply Fee: $10

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Social Skills / Character Building

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

This class will study oceans, tides, coral reefs, marine life, fish, sharks, marine mammals, marine birds and ocean exploration. We will also be doing a shark dissection.

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Teacher: Sarah Mullins

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Supplies Needed:

- Provided

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School Year Supply Fee: $40

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Marine Biology

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

Ready for some Science Fun?!? We will be doing lots of fun science experiments with the Answers in Genesis curriculum.

Teacher: Katie Acuna

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Supplies Needed:

- Scissors, 1 glue stick, 1 bottle of white glue, 1 box of markers, 1 box of crayons, and 1 ruler

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

AIG Science Lab

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This class is for students who have completed the ukulele class in the previous school year. Building on the basic skills we learned in ukulele, we will learn chords and chord progressions that lead to playing full songs. The primary goal of this class is to teach each student proper playing through proper practice and the joy of music by reaching smaller goals (wins) and ultimately bigger goals (playing a full song).

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Teacher: Sheldon Clark

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Supplies Needed:

- 3/4 size acoustic guitar and bag (case)
- clip on tuner
- Capo

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

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Beginner Guitar

Days Offered: Monday

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Class Description:

This is a beginner ukulele class for 5th and younger. We will learn basic chords and rhythm patterns. We then move on to playing songs and have fun learning about musical concepts that apply to all musical instruments. Most of the school year will be dedicated to playing sing-along songs and having fun enjoying the music they are making. This class was created to possibly making an easy transition to the guitar class.

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Teacher: Sheldon Clark

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Supplies Needed:

- Ukulele & Bag/Case

- a clip-on tuner

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School Year Supply Fee: $50

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Beginner Ukulele

Days Offered: Wednesday

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Class Description:

This fun dance class will learn the basics of multiple styles of dance. We will learn stretching, dance fundamentals and some fun choreography in a few routines.

Teacher: Molly Boatright

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Supplies Needed:

- Comfortable Clothing

- Specific Dance Shoes will be communicated by teacher

- costume for potential showcase will be discussed in second semester

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School Year Supply Fee: $0

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Dance

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