Math

Middle Math: (Age: 11- 13) Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 to 9:55

For the year 2006-07, Middle Math will be at the Pre-Algebra level. It is absolutely essential that the student be present at every class: 2 hours in class and 2 to 3 hours homework.

Prerequisites: Basic addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division skill and facts.

Class Content: The class will review and cover all operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents and their relationships to each other. The class will also include geometry- shapes, angles, perimeter, area, and volume- operations with integers, coordinates, variable, ratio, proportions, and probability.

Homework: Daily work will be assigned; answer keys will be sent home so that the parent will be able to correct the daily work in order to know that their student is understanding the concepts being taught in class.

The student's grade will be determined by in-class and take-home quizzes and tests. 90%- 100%= A, 80% - 89%= B, 70%- 79%= C, 60%-60%= D, scores under 60%= N

Integrated Math I: (Age: 14- 18 years) * Monday & Wednesday 9:00 to 10:25

Instructor: Nicholas Roux

Textbook & Materials: Integrated Math 1 . Notebook, pencils, ruler, protractor and Scientific or Graphing Calculator

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or equivalent (8th grade math)
Intended audience: First year of high school level math, appropriate for 8th graders with good math background.

Class format: Meets twice a week. Classes consist of lecture, demonstrations, discovery and practice.

Homework: Will be given daily. regular attendance and commitment to doing homework is essential.

Class Content: Since this is an integrated curriculum, we will explore topics from Algebra, Geometry, Statistic /Probability, Logical Reasoning, and Discrete Math through the year. We will follow the Integrated Math curriculum as the main text. I will not place equal emphasis on all 600 plus pages. As I will be emphasizing the key concepts, it is extremely important that students attend as many classes as possible. The Seattle School District is considering another curriculum that goes by the abbreviation IMP. I will include a few of its central ideas. Finally I am working on including as many of the home-school curricula as possible. These will include a web based site run by Drexel University (http://mathforum.org/students/) for the problem of the week and the Singapore math curriculum for the ambitious. We will also include projects that use both the interest of students and other teachers at the resource center.

STATISTICS. Students will explore some fundamental statistics, and will learn many different graphical representations for data (line graph, bar graph, circle graph, pictograph, histograms, stem and leaf plots, and box and whiskers plots).
ALGEBRA FUNDAMENTALS. We review and reinforce many fundamentals concepts that are necessary for students to move forward in Algebra. We will focus on not just mechanical skills, but also on how word problems can be interpreted into mathematical expressions.
GEOMETRY & ALGEBRA. Students will explore geometry concepts including congruence, transformations, symmetry, and angle relationships in intersecting lines and in polygons. Students will explore geometry problems that can be solved using algebra. They will write and solve equations in one variable. Students will be introduced to square roots, cube roots, and area formulas for quadrilaterals.
COORDINATE GEOMETRY. Students will explore geometry on the coordinate plane. They will learn how to plot points, segments, and polygons on the plane, and will explore 3 types of transformations. (translations, reflections, and rotations). They will practice creating scatter plots, determining correlation, and drawing a best-fit line. Students will be introduced to functions, and will learn how to graph any function by creating a table of values, plotting points, and connecting the points. Students will explore the essential relationships in Algebra between data, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions. They will continue to practice and improve their equation-solving skills. They will be introduced to multi-variable equations, as well as single-variable inequalities. We will study the following: 1) Solving and modeling linear equations. 2) Coordinate geometry and plane geometry. 3) Rations and Rates. 4) Probability. 5) statistics.

Integrated Math II: (Age: 14- 18 years)* Monday & Wednesday 10:30 to 12:00

Instructor: Nicholas Roux

Textbook & Materials: Integrated Math2. Notebook, pencils, ruler, protractor and Scientific or Graphing Calculator

Prerequisites: Integrated Math 1, Algebra 1, or equivalent
Intended audience: Second year of high school level math
Class format: Meets twice a week for 1 hour , 15 minutes. Classes consist of lecture, demonstration, discovery and practice. Significant homework follows each class.
Homework: Will be given daily. regular attendance and commitment to doing homework is essential. Regular attendance and commitment to completing homework is essential.
Class Content: Our main emphasis during first semester will be Algebra, and during second semester will be Geometry; however, as this is an integrated curriculum, we will explore topics from Algebra, Geometry, Statistics / Probability, Logical Reasoning, and Discrete Math through the year. We will follow the Integrated Math curriculum as the main text. I will not place equal emphasis on all 600 plus pages. As I will be emphasizing the key concepts, it is extremely important that students attend as many classes as possible. The Seattle School District is considering another curriculum that goes by the abbreviation IMP. I will include a few of its central ideas. Finally I am working on including as many of the home-school curricula as possible. These will include a web based site run by Drexel University (http://mathforum.org/students/) for the problem of the week and the Singapore math curriculum for the ambitious. We will also include projects that use both the interest of students and other teachers at the resource center.

MATHEMATICAL MODELING. Students will explore and describe mathematical variation and patterns. Our primary focus will be on the relationship between data, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions. We will reinforce some important math vocabulary and use technology to further our explorations of mathematical modeling.
LINEAR EQUATIONS. Students in this course should already be familiar with linear equations. Our goal in this unit will be to review and reinforce this very important topic. By the end of this unit, students will be able to convert between equations, graphs, and data for linear functions in slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms.
SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS. Students will explore systems of linear equations, and will solve the systems using five different methods. These methods include solving graphically, algebraically (2 methods), by using matrices, and by using tools on the graphing calculator. Students will also review inequalities, and will learn how to graphically represent the solution to a system of inequalities.
QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS. Students will learn to identify, describe, and graph quadratic functions in both standard and vertex form. They will explore how the "parent" function for quadratic, and how those transformations appear in both the function's equation and its graph. They will practice factoring, simplifying square roots, and using the quadratic formula, and will be introduced to imaginary numbers.
POLYGONS & COORDINATE GEOMETRY. Students will learn the names, definitions, essential properties, and classification of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. They will use both tree and Venn diagrams to represent classification hierarchies. They will review how a line segment can be represented on the coordinate plane, and how to find the slope, midpoint, and length of that segment; that information will be used to demonstrate and prove the quadrilaterals' properties.
QUADRATIC & POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS. We will be finding the vertex, line of symmetry, and intercepts of a parabola.
PROBABILITY & THE BINOMIAL THEOREM. We will investigate the probability of independent and dependent events.

*** Our topics 2nd Semester will be based on a foundation of what we covered 1st Semester. Specifically, we will study the following: 1) Coordinate Geometry. 2) Quadratic Functions 3) Polynomial Functions . 4) Combinatorial 5) Plane Geometry & Proofs.

Science/History/ Misc.

Physics I : (Ages: 8 -11) Monday 1:00 to 1:55

This is a hands on Physics class aimed at developing scientific thought processes through exploration .

Class will explore the basic concepts of physics: Energy, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, SImple Machines, etc through hands on experiences and experiments supplemented by lecture and class discussion.

Homework: No (possibility of out of class research)

Physics II (Ages: 11- 13) Monday 2:00 to 2:55

Prerequisites: 4th level skills (Math, Reading & Writing) or permission of instructor

This is a hands on Physics class aimed at developing scientific thought processes through exploration .

Class will explore the basic concepts of physics: Energy, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, SImple Machines, etc through hands on experiences and experiments supplemented by lecture and class discussion.

Homework: No (possibility of out of class research)

Science Fun & Games : (Ages:5- 8) Wednesday 1:00 to 2:55

Science Fun & Games is all about hands-on, inquiry based science. If you are curious, like to discover and explore this is the class for you.

First Semester: Call us junir meteorologists as we invetigate the weather from rain clouds to tornadoes

Cooperative games are incorporated into this two-hours class . Materials are included.

High School World History & Geography: ( Ages: 14- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 to 10:55

Course Description:

No education is complete without in-depth knowledge about the world and its different human cultures. In this class students will become informed about specific countries, including but not limited to the geography, the culture, and the issues facing these countries in the future. We will hear the language, listen to the music, and taste the foods. I believe learning is best accomplished in an interdisciplinary manner, and my students will be expected to write and research, as well as present speeches and talks. Projects will include Power Point presentations, talks, and travel brochures.

Textbook:Glencoe World History & Geography and many handouts.

Required supplies: To every class students will bring a notebook with paper, pens, their textbook, and their completed homework. If they aren't prepared for class, their grades will reflect it. Students will keep ALL their work in their notebook, organized in sections: Homework; Handouts; Test; Notes.

Homework: will be assigned for every class period and every student is expected to bring the completed homework in on time. Late homework will receive a "0". Two late or missing assignments will result in a call from me to the parents. Students who miss class are still responsible for materials and homework during their absence. 6 hours of homework.

Class participation: I expect every student in this class to make an effort to participate in discussions and class activities. Class participation is valued so highly, it will be 20% of your grade. Promptness and attendance are important, and grades will reflect effort.

Written Work: All work to be turned in must be word processed and double spaced. No credit will be given otherwise. At the top of every paper needs to be the student's name, the date, and the assignment name. ALL WORK MUST BE PROOFREAD! Use spell check and read word out loud. Work that is not proofread will be graded down. Welcome to the study of intricate mosaic of our world.

Cultures & Their Traditions: Africa I & II:

I(Ages: 5 -9), Thursday 10:00 to 10:55, II (Ages: 10 - 13) Thursday 110:00 to 11:55

I (5 to 8): Class will include: 1) Engaging activities such as the making of Korhogo mud cloth and Akua-Ba dolls. 2) Reading of folk tales. 3) Traditional games 4)Drumming 5) Read aloud and discussion. . Materials are provided

II (10 to 13): Class will include : 1) Engaging activities such as the making of masks and Adinkra Cloth. 2) Listening to traditional music. 3) Making traditional meals. 4)Reading of handouts and discussion. Each student will present in class a project of their choice related to the region of study. 5) homework: 1 to 2 hours weekly. Materials: 3 ring binder.

Whales of the Nortwest I & II: I(Ages: 5 -9), Tuesday 10:00 to 10:55, II (Ages: 10 - 13) Tuesday 11:00 to 11:55

I (5 to 9): Class will include hands on activities. Students will learn about the whales that make their home in our backyard. Explore the world of whales in our own backyard. We will learn about: 1) What makes a whale a marine mammal? 2) Adaptations that allow them to live in water. 3) History of whales in Native cultures. 4) Their importance in our ecosystem. 5) What impact we have on our environment and how that affect whales.

Class will consist of : Reading & discussion. Hands on activities. Following gray whale migration through a website. Making 3D models of whales. Learning the research process. Oral Report

II (10 to 13): Class will include hands on activities. Students will learn about the whales that make their home in our backyard. Explore the world of whales in our own backyard. We will learn about: 1) What makes a whale a marine mammal? 2) Adaptations that allow them to live in water. 3) History of whales in Native cultures. 4) Their importance in our ecosystem. 5) Waht impact we have on our environment and how that affect whales.

Class will consist of : Reading & discussion. Hands on activities. Following gray wahle migration through a website. Making 3D models of whales. Learning the research process. Oral Report

Homework: 1 hour per week. Materials: 3 ring notebook, paper & pencils

Water, water everywhere- Our Watershed: I(Ages: 10 -13) Thursday 2:00 to 2:55

Class will include hands on activities. We will learn about: 1) What is a watershed 2) The impact of our daily lives on the watershed. 3) What changes we can make in our lifestyle to improve the quality of our watershed. 4) Where we get our drinking water. 5) Where does it all go after we flush the toilet or take a shower.

Class will consist of : Reading & discussion. Hands on activities. Field trips. Projects and Oral presentations

Homework: 1 hour per week. Materials: 3 ring notebook, paper & pencils

Ancient History: (Ages: 11 - 18) Wednesday 12:00 to 12:55

Pre-requisites: Strong writing and reading skills.

Class Description: We will explore the history and cultures of Sumeria and Egipt. Classes will cover geography, history, technologies, agriculture, architecture, art, religions and literature of these cultures. Every student is expected to participate in discussion and inquiry. Required Supplies: Bring notebook and pencils for taking notes and any assigned reading.

Homework: Students must write on a weekly topic that they may choose from a list suggester by the instructor. Students write at their own level. High Schools studetns topics must be at leat 1 page a week. Also, students will work on one full length reserach paper over the course of the semester that must be turned in during the last week of the semester. Written work: The final work of High Schools students must be proofread, word-processed, double space. References are required and should conform to The Chicago Manual of Style..

Credit: High School students will earn History credti if Portfolio is completed.

Folktales & Flower Fairies: (Ages: 8- 11) Wednesday 10:00 to 10:55

In this class we will read and discuss folktales and motifs and make flower fairies. Every student is expected to listen and participate in the conversations and to make the flower fairies. Parents invited to participate.

Pre-requisites:Students need to be old enough to be able foculs on the stories and discuss them. Also they need to be able to hold many things and glue them. Students who are too young would get frustrated.

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Language Arts

Books Alive!!! : I (Ages: 5 - 8) Wednesday 11:00 to 11:55

Join us as we discover the magic of stories through art, song and drama. This quarter we will focus on Kevin Henkes

High School Literature: (Ages: 14- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 to 3:25

Prerequisite: Strong reading and writing skills.

Length/ Credit: Semester class will earn 0.5 Language Arts credit if course work is complete.

Homework: 6 hours. This will give you the required number of hours for high school credit.

Class Description: Literature educates, liberates, stimulates, and entertains. It let us be other people, in other times. It teaches us about ourselves. We will be reading classic and modern literature from around the world. To gain a greater appreciation of what we read, we will learn how to critically analyze. We will discuss the writer's craft. Vocabulary from our reading will be part of our study. And we will learn about the writers and what led them to write what they wrote.

Assignment: You will be assigned your first book on the first day of the class. You will need to get your own copies of the books we read: all will be available in paperback, and often used bookstores are a good source. Materials: 5 - 6 books of literature and critical reading essays

Required supplies: To every class you will bring a notebook with paper, pens, the book we are reading, and your completed homework. If you aren't prepared for class, your grade will reflect it.

Homework will be assigned for every class period and every student is expected to bring the completed homework in on time. Late homework will receive a "0". Two late or missing assignments will result in a call from me to your parents. Students who miss class are still responsible for materials and homework during their absence.

Classroom participation: I expect every student in this class to make an effort to participate in discussions and class activities. Class participation is valued so highly, it will be 20% of your grade. Promptness and attendance are important, and your grade will reflect your effort.

Written work: This is a High School class. All work to be turned in must be word processed and double space. No credit will be given otherwise. At the top of every paper you turn in needs to be your name, the date, and the assignment name. ALL WORK MUST BE PROOFREAD!! Use spell check and read your work out loud to yourself. Work that is not proofread will be graded down.

Film as Literature: (Ages: 14- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 to 3:25

Prerequisite: Strong reading and writing skills.

Length/ Credit: Semester class will earn 0.5 Language Arts credit if course work is complete.

Homework: 6 hours. This will give you the required number of hours for high school credit.

Class Description: Literature educates, liberates, stimulates, and entertains. It let us be other people, in other times. It teaches us about ourselves. We will be reading classic and modern literature from around the world. To gain a greater appreciation of what we read, we will learn how to critically analyze. We will discuss the writer's craft. Vocabulary from our reading will be part of our study. And we will learn about the writers and what led them to write what they wrote.

Assignment: You will be assigned your first book on the first day of the class. You will need to get your own copies of the books we read: all will be available in paperback, and often used bookstores are a good source. Materials: 5 - 6 books of literature and critical reading essays

Required supplies: To every class you will bring a notebook with paper, pens, the book we are reading, and your completed homework. If you aren't prepared for class, your grade will reflect it.

Homework will be assigned for every class period and every student is expected to bring the completed homework in on time. Late homework will receive a "0". Two late or missing assignments will result in a call from me to your parents. Students who miss class are still responsible for materials and homework during their absence.

Classroom participation: I expect every student in this class to make an effort to participate in discussions and class activities. Class participation is valued so highly, it will be 20% of your grade. Promptness and attendance are important, and your grade will reflect your effort.

Written work: This is a High School class. All work to be turned in must be word processed and double space. No credit will be given otherwise. At the top of every paper you turn in needs to be your name, the date, and the assignment name. ALL WORK MUST BE PROOFREAD!! Use spell check and read your work out loud to yourself. Work that is not proofread will be graded down.

Reading Strategies : (Ages: 11 - 13) Monday 10:00 to 10:55

Prerequisites: Read at a 5 or 6th grade level and be able to handwrite short notations.

Materials: Home and Public Library books

Class description: What strategeis do good readers use to make sense of and remember waht they read. This class will learn to use six comprehension strategies: Monitor, comprehension, active & connect, ask questions, infer meanings, determine importance, and summarize & synthesize. These concepts are taugh through teacher modeling, discuss and practice in pairs, then independently. Parents are strongly urged to attend in order to be able to model to and practice with their students.

Homework: There will be approximately 1 - 3 hours of homework per week.

Writing Excellence I : (Ages: 11 - 13) Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 to 11:55

Prerequisites: Competency in writing several sentences independently. It won't matter whether the students has taken the previous class or not. Through we will be reviewing the basic elements, we will also be adding more advanced techniques as well. There will be a placement task during the first class.

Materials: Students need to have small dictionary & Thesaurus

Class description: This class begins wi ht simple note taking (for 5th to 7th graders) and outlining skills and then summarizing paragraphs from these notes. Gradually specific elements are taught and then are required to appear in each paragraph the student writes. By learning the new elements, the student will learn about grammar, parts of speech, and complex sentence structure. Learning new elements will be taught through several structural models: summarizing from literature, summarizing from narrative stories, summarizing from reference materials, writing from pictures, writing from a library research paper, and poetry. Students will be encouraged to learn new vocabulary through using a dictionary and a thesaurus. Parents are welcome to sit in class.

Homework: There will be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour of homework per day. Students will be graded from a checklist of elements - receiving points for each element included and used properly. It would be very helpful to students if parents would go over the checklist for each assignment with their student to make sure required elements are included.

Writing Excellence II: (Ages: 11 - 13) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 1:55

Prerequisites: Competency in writing several sentences independently. This advanced class is for 7th grade and older students.

Materials: Students need to have small dictionary & Thesaurus

Class description: Advanced writing elements will be added. Writing projects will include: note taking, a 7-9 paragraph research paper, persuasive writing, more detailed descriptive writing, and possibly critiques and a short story. . Students will be encouraged to learn new vocabulary through using a dictionary and a thesaurus. Parents are welcome to sit in class.

Homework: There will be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour of homework per day. Students will be graded from a checklist of elements - receiving points for each element included and used properly. If a student needs to have a letter grade for High Schools, it will be figured by using percentages from the checklists: 90%- 100%= A, 80%-89%= B, 70%-79%= C, 60% - 69%= D. Please let Sue know if your student needs grades. It would be very helpful to students if parents would go over the checklist for each assignment with their student to make sure required elements are included.

High School Writing : ( Ages: 14- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 1:55

Instructor: Kathleen Bander

Homework: will be assigned for every class period and every student is expected to bring the completed homework in on time. Late homework will receive "0". Two late or missing assignments will result in a call from me to your parents. Students who miss class are still responsible for materials and homework during their absence. Call fellow students to find out what work you need to do. 6 hours. This will give you the required number of hours for High School credit.

Course Description: You may like writing, you may not like writing. But there are two things you need to know: writing is something you will use in every phase of your life; and, regardless of yr ability coming into this class, you will leave a much more accomplished and easy writer. SO welcome to the ride! Learning to write is like learning to play basketball, ride a bike, or play a guitar. You have to DO it, you have to PRACTICE it. We'll find interesting ways to do that, and you'll learn lot along the way. Along the way you'll accumulate several specific skills, including note-taking, outlining, summarizing, research, exposition, lively description, critical analysis, and reflection. Materials: Writing Handbooks, current writings, essays.

Classroom participation: I expect every student in this class to make an effort to participate in discussions and class activities. Class participation is valued so highly, it will be 20% of your grade. Promptness and attendance are important, and your grade will reflect your effort.

Written work: This is a High School class. All work to be turned in must be word processed and double space. No credit will be given otherwise. At the top of every paper you turn in needs to be your name, the date, and the assignment name. ALL WORK MUST BE PROOFREAD!! Use spell check and read your work out loud to yourself. Work that is not proofread will be graded down.

Required supplies: Each student is required to have paper and pens for every class. Each student will have a dedicated 3-ring notebook, which will be brought to every class. It will have 2 sections, labeled thusly: Class Notes and Handouts; and Writing Assignments. ALL PAPERS AND MATERIALS will be kept in the appropriate section in chronological order. In this way you'll be able to see your progress. I will periodically check notebooks.

Literature: Fantasy: ( Ages: 11- 18) Wednesday 9:00 to 9:55

Instructor: Mary Clark

Length : Semester class . Homework: for High School students: reading-3 hours and writing-2 hours every week. Younger students will be required to read fantasy books and write stories at their own level.

Credit: Semester class will eran credit if portfolio is completed by High Schools students.

Prerequisite: 3rd Grade level : Reading and Writing skills.

Class Description:We will read and discuss many fantasy novels. We will critically analyze them for style, mithological content, relationship to other fantasy novels, innovation and quality of writing. We will also discuss the background and history of the authors. Students will create their own world and write stories that take place in it . Every student is expected to participate in discussion and come up with questions and innovative ideas in class. Students' writing should attempt not to be derivative. This is not gaming class. The final work of High School students must be proofreas, wordprocessed and in format to be bound into a book. Original drawings, maps, genealogies, mythologies, and other interesting things from their worlds may be included. Required Supplies: bring notebook and pencils for taking notes, fantasy novels that you are reading, books that are assigned, and the stories you are writing.

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Art

Drawing & PaintingI & II: (Ages: 11 - 18) Thursday I : 10:00 to 11:55 II: 1:00 to 2:55

Instructor: Sam Vance

I: Drawing & Painting is a beginning art class for ages 11 to 18. The course is taught in a classical atelier tradition starting with drawing from life and still life. Value, contrast, and composition lay the foundation for replication in various medium: graphite, charcoal, pen, ink and paint.

II: Prerequesite: Drawing & Painting pick up where Drawing and Painting I leaves off. A studio drawing and painting environment is created.

A small supplies fee is added to the coursework.

Length/ Credit: Semester class will earn credit if course work is complete. Homework: 7 hours per week

Art with Lupin A, B, C, D: 4 classes (Ages: 5 - 18)

A: Tuesday 10:00 to 10:55 ; B: Tuesday 11:00 to 11:55

C: Tuesday 1:00 to 1:55 ;

D: Tuesday 2:00 to 2:55

Instructor: Lupin Teal

Art with Lily A, B: 2 classes (Ages: 5 - 18)

A: Wednesday 10:00 to 10:55 ; B: Wednesday 11:00 to 11:55

Instructor: Lily

Explore a variety of art form and materials, create your own project to wear or use. You will have an opportunity to work with clay, basket making, jewelry making, painting and drawing in this multi media exploration of our creativity. This class is well worth the extra fee.

Pottery with Lupin A, B, C, D: (Ages: 5 - 18) A) Monday 10:00 to 10:55, B) Monday 11:00 to 11:55, C) Monday 1:00 to 1:55, D) Monday 10:00 to 10:55

Instructor: Lupin Teal

In this class children will explore the exciting art of Pottery. Student will take home an understanding of this exciting art form along with many wonderful creations and an increased sense of accomplishment. Safety is emphasized and implemented in this hands on study of Pottery arts. This class is well worth the extra fee.

Metalworking with Lupin: (Ages: 11 - 18) A) Monday 2:00 to 2:55

Instructor: Lupin Teal

In this class children will explore the exciting art of metal working. We will be creating necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, sculptures and more. Semiprecious stones and beads will be used in conjunction with a variety of metals including silver, copper, and brass. Student will take home an understanding of this exciting art form along with many wonderful creations and an increased sense of accomplishment. Safety is emphasized and implemented in this hands on study of metal arts. This class is well worth the extra fee.

Art Through Nature I, II, III, IV: (Ages: 5-13) I, Wednesday 1:00 to 1:55, II,Wednesday 2:00 to 2:55,

III,Thursday 1:00 to 1:55 IV Thursday 1:00 to 1:55

Art Through Nature II: (Ages: 8-11) Thursday 2:00 to 2:55

Instructor: Sarah Nishioka

We will be using our five senses to "see the world" through drawing and art activities. We will use art to gain a greater awareness and understanding, resulting in a deeper appreciation for each other and our natural environment. We will incorporate right brain drawing techniques in our activities.

Each class level is age appropriate ~ yet we will be following similar themes & projects in each class ... therefore the students age can be pretty fluid to fit family scheduling.

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Computer/ Technology

Independent Studies: (Age: 7 to 18)

Tuesday: 9:00 to 10:30 ; 2:30 to 3:00 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break) Wednesday: 9:00 to 3:00 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break). Thursday: 9:00 to 3:00 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break) Friday: 9:00 to 3:00 (12:30 to 1:00 Lunch Break)

Please make an appointment (206) 252-4715 or e-mail Martha Ramos

For High School credit(s), please consult with your Teacher or SLP Advisor.

Facilitator: Martha Ramos

Students learn at their own time and pace. Classes are held at the Lab using software. The classes are set up between students and the Lab teacher, or alternately the appropriate advisor/ Teacher can suggest enrollment in I.S. classes as a complement to a formal class. Students can attend as many as 5 hours per week and as little as a few hours per month.

The following is a list of possible I.S. classes : (if you don't find the area or subject of your interest please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs:

* Microsoft Office Certification * Kapplan SAT/ ACT/ PSAT Deluxe 2002. **3D Froggy Phonics.(Grade K to 3)***Jump Start Typing. ****Secret Writer's Society.(Writing Skills Grade 3 to 12) ****Grammar for the Real World.(Grades 4 and up)******Read, Write and Type.(Grade 1-2) *** Cross Country USA. ***Countdown (Grade K-4). ****Algebra World. ***Life time Skills (Grade 8 to 12 . All subjects). **** Middle School Advantage 2004 ( Grades 6 - 8 ). **** High School Advantage 2005 (Grade 9 - 12). *** Elementary School Advantage 2004 (Grade 3 - 5) **** TimeLiner. ****Perimeter, Area and Volume. **** Cosmic Geometry. **** Readers Rabbit series ( Grade: K to 3). ****3DAnimals. **** and others .

Robotics/ LEGOS Midstorms Programming 2.9 I :( Ages:12 - 17). Thursday 1:00 to 2:30

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Class Size: 8 maximum per semester.

Prerequisite: This class assumes student is proficient in keyboarding and Windows. This class will require that students spend a significant amount of time working on their projects using computers in our Lab or at home.

Class description: The class will focus on developing the necessary foundation skills in the area of building robots, program actions, and movements. It is the goal of this class to give the students hands-on training utilizing, Lego technology for the creation of robots. Upon completion of the assignments and projects listed below, the students will be able to :

*Create simple Lego Robots. * Plan, design, and program projects. *Use software and Legos to create 4 projects. *Proficiency in Midstorm programming software. * Prepare a Digital Portfolio with the class 4 projects.

For High School credit(s), please consult with your Teacher or SLP Advisor.

Robotics/ Legos NXTs Programming II:( Ages:12 - 17). Tuesday 1:00 to 2:30

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Class Size: 8 maximum per semester.

Prerequisite: Robotics/LEGO Midstorm 2.o I or permission. This class assumes student is proficient in keyboarding and Windows. This class will require that students spend a significant amount of time working on their projects using computers in our Lab or at home.

Class description: The class will focus on developing the necessary foundation skills in the area of building robots, program actions, and movements. It is the goal of this class to give the students hands-on training utilizing, Lego technology for the creation of robots. Upon completion of the assignments and projects listed below, the students will be able to :

*Create simple Lego Robots. * Plan, design, and program projects. *Use software and Legos to create 4 projects. *Proficiency in Midstorm NXT programming software. * Prepare a Digital Portfolio with the class 5 projects.

For High School credit(s), please consult with your Teacher or SLP Advisor.

Microsoft Office 2003 Specialist Certification: (Ages: 11-18) Wednesday 10:00 to 10:55

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills and proficient in Windows.

We will offer courses that prepare students to pass the Microsoft Certification exams.

We will focus on giving Middle and High School students' confidence and competence in 1 or more of the MS Office Suite.

The MS Office Specialist, formerly called Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), is designed to validate desktop computer skills using MS Office applications and proves computer literacy. Certification candidates must pass i or more exams, from among WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT or ACCESS. The exams are "live performance-based" using the actual programs and exam candidates perform tasks to demonstrate their skills. 3 Levels : Core, Experts and Master

For High School credits, please consult with your SLP Advisor.

3 Digital Media and Animation :( Ages: 11 - 18) Tuesday 11:00 to 12:25

Instructor: Martha Ramos

Class Size: 8 maximum per semester.

Prerequisite: This class assumes student is proficient in keyboarding, Windows. This class will require that students spend a significant amount of time working on their projects using computers in our Lab or at home.

Class description: The class will focus on developing the necessary foundation skills in the area of Digital Images, Video Editing, Digital Animation. Upon completion of the assignments and project listed below, the student will be able to: *create Digital Audio files for web applications. * List the steps in the video/3D animation and video production process. * Use software to create 5 projects. * Proficiency in Web multimedia authoring skills. *Prepare a Digital Portfolio with the class projects.

For High School credit(s), please consult with your Teacher or SLP Advisor.

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Languages.

Spanish A: ( Ages: 5 - 8) Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 to 11:55

Instructor: Melanie Wright

Class description:

Want a fun Spanish class? Come learn conversational skills as well as grammar, reading, and writing. Skills for living in a Spanish culture taught also. Materials provided.

Class will introduce students to colors, numbers, basic phrases and several other vocabulary topics. Class time will include songs, games, stories ans oral practice. All Spanish are welcome regardless of level of experience

Textbook: Espanol para chiquitos, manual & CD. Homework: 20 minutes per week

Spanish B: ( Ages: 9 -13) Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 to 10:55

Instructor: Melanie Wright

Prerequisites: reading: can read phonetically, writing: able to write sentences

Class description:

Class will cover colors, numbers, basic phrases and several other vocabulary topics. The songs, games, stories and oral practice will introduce beginners and increase the fluency of students with some experience.

Textbook: Espanol para chiquitos, manual & CD. Homework: 30 minutes per week

Spanish C: ( Ages: 9 -13) Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 to 12:55

Instructor: Melanie Wright

Prerequisites: reading: can read phonetically in English, writing: able to write paragraphs in English

Class description:

Class will work wiht each student to cover new grammar topics and vocabulary as dictated by prior experience. Homework is required out of class and tests will be administered in class.

Textbook: Puntos de Partida (only the texbook and manual). Homework: 3 hours per week

Latin I Class: (Ages: 8- 18) Wednesday 12:00 to 1:00

Instructor: Mary Clark

Homework: This class involves a lot of homework and requires focus and attention .

Credit: High School credit can be arranged

We will study the Latin language, vocabulary, and grammar. We will also spend some time on the Roman culture.