Math

Pre-Algebra: (Age: 11- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 to 10:00

This class is primarily for Middle and High School students who need to review and solidify their basic math skills.

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

High School Credit: By pre-arrangement if the student participes the entire year.

Class Content: Area to be covered: Review of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts and operations with whole numbers. * Number theory * understanding of meaning and operations with fractions. *( Understanding of meaning and operations of percent. * Understanding of meaning and operations with decimals. * relating fractions, decimals,and percent. * Understanding and construction charts and graphs. Working with geometry, introduction to integers (positive & negative number), and solving equations

* Students will receive a quarterly syllabus outlining the specific class topics and homework

Homework & Materials: 30- 40 minutes per daily work will be assigned to be corrected by parents(answer keys will be provided). Students need to have a binder, books will be checked out from HRC library.

All of the EALR's will be covered with primary attention focused on 1.1. (click here for more information)

Algebra I: (Age: 14- 18 years) * Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 to 10:25

Instructor: Nick Roux

Textbook & Materials: Students can check out copies of the Integrated Math series; Singapore Math – O levels, Saxon Math and a number of other publications.

Prerequisite/ Level: Math Middle Math / Singapore Math 6 / Saxon 6/7 or equivalent.

Homework: 2 hours per week

Class Description:
Algebra I students will be introduced to the concepts such functions, linear equations, systems of linear equations, slope, factoring and probability. Students will be practice solving word problems with algebra.
Class expectations:
Algebra I students at the Homeschool Center will be asked to master the online Study Cards (see links below) and be able to apply solve word problems from the Singapore math book 1. Online links: www.xpmath.com/ebooks/files/qsalg1.pdf
Algebra I students will be asked to master the study card above.
www.jamesbrennan.org/algebra/source. Understanding Algebra by James W. Brennan
Grading:
Students need to show that they have worked on math for 5 hours per week (three of these hours are accounted for in class; please make sure you are on time and ready to work).
Class work will account for 40% of your grade, home work for an additional 40 % and tests for 20%.

Grading:
Students need to show that they have worked on math for 5 hours per week (three of these hours are accounted for in class; please make sure you are on time and ready to work).
Class work will account for 40% of your grade, home work (constructions) for an additional 40 % and tests for 20%.

Algebra II & Geometry : (Age: 14- 18 years)* Tuesday , Thursday 11:00 to 12:25

Textbook & Materials: Students can check out copies of the Integrated Math series; Singapore Math – O levels, Saxon Math and a number of other publications.

Prerequisites: Integrated Math 1, Algebra 1, or equivalent

Homework: 2 per week

Class Description:

Algebra II:
Students will study factoring polynomials; conic sections; functions, relations, and their graphs; rational expressions and equations; radical expressions and equations; and exponents and logarithms. Students will build a mathematical toolbox and learn how to use it to solve real world problems.
Class expectations:
Algebra 2 students at the Homeschool Center will be asked to master the online Study Cards (see links below) and be able to apply solve word problems from the Singapore math book 2.
Online links: www.xpmath.com/ebooks/files/qsalg2.pdf
Algebra 2 students will be asked to master the study card above.
Grading:
Students need to show that they have worked on math for 5 hours per week (three of these hours are accounted for in class; please make sure you are on time and ready to work).
Class work will account for 40% of your grade, home work for an additional 40 % and tests for 20%.

Geometry: Students will learn to apply some of the concepts learn in Algebra I. We will study points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles, coordinate geometry and three-dimensional solids. Students will be asked to complete numerous constructions throughout the course.
Class expectations:
Math classes at the Homeschool Center will be asked to master the Geometry Tutorials (see links below) and be able to complete constructions in Sketchpad.
Online links: www.hstutorials.net/math/geometryindex.htm
Geometry students will be asked to master the tutorial above.
With the help of geometer Sketchpad (see link) www.dynamicgeometry.com/
Geometry students need to be able to construct all of the following : (see link) www.hstutorials.net/math/geometry/constructions/con_line_seg.htm sketches.

Grading:
Students need to show that they have worked on math for 5 hours per week (three of these hours are accounted for in class; please make sure you are on time and ready to work).
Class work will account for 40% of your grade, home work (constructions) for an additional 40 % and tests for 20%.

Pre-Calculus): (Age: 14- 18 years)* Tuesday , Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

Textbook & Materials: Students can check out copies of the Integrated Math series; Singapore Math – O levels, Saxon Math and a number of other publications.

Prerequisites:

Homework: 2 per week

Precalculus is a year long course that weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and functions in preparation for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions, systems of equations, conic sections, trigonometric ratios and functions, inverse trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometry, including vectors and Laws of Cosine and Sine, polar functions and notation, and arithmetic of complex numbers. We will complete a number of constructions in Sketchpad and connect the mathematics to a variety of other fields.
Class expectations:
Pre Calc students at the Homeschool Center will be asked to solve word problems from the UW course 120 http://www.math.washington.edu/~colling/HSMath120/home.html
Saxon “Advanced Mathematics” and Singapore 4 books.
Online links: www.math.washington.edu/~colling/HSMath120/home.html
Pre calc students will be using the above test.
Grading:
Students need to show that they have worked on math for 5 hours per week (three of these hours are accounted for in class; please make sure you are on time and ready to work).
Class work will account for 40% of your grade, home work for an additional 40 % and tests for 20%.

New location: Seward Park Learning Center

Mathematics in Nature:(Ages:14-18) Friday 10:00 to 12:00 noon (See more info)

Instructor: Nick Roux

Course Description:
The goal if this class is to allow students to observe and make measurements in nature and then build mathematical models. We will emphasize the stages in modeling, common pitfalls, and the application of mathematics to unravel biological systems.

Prerequisite: High school students can take this class as an applied math or a biology lab credit.
Students should have a basic understanding of algebra and statistics.

Classroom layout, technology and procedures:
We will meet at the Stewart Park Environmental learning center to gather the data needed. Students will then work on projects with the help of technology such as Calculators with Vernier's sensors (Flow Rate Sensor, Dissolved Oxygen Probe, Colorimeter, pH Sensor, Ion-Selective Electrodes, Surface Temperature Sensor, Salinity Sensor etc), Digital Cameras and Digital Microscopes, we will take measurements, collect samples and make field observations.
Students will then build deterministic (mathematical) or stochastic (probabilistic or statistical) models in the classroom.

Content: Measurement: * Units of measure, orders of magnitude, scientific notation. (Examples: measure tree heights using triangulation to calculate distance.) *Estimation and obtaining “ballpark estimates” or Fermi problems. (Examples: Estimation the number of leaves on a tree, estimate of how fast a Douglas Fir grows (on average) in km/h). * Scale problems: or what happens as things get bigger? (Examples: Consider a three dimensional object like a fish and calculate the volume and surface area as the fish doubles, or triples in size. Why do cells divide when they reach a certain size?) * Glitter paths and sun dials. (Example: How does the ripple of waves affect the reflection of sunlight on the surface of water?
Linear waves. Deepwater water waves vs. Shallow water waves, wave speed and group speed, ship waves and wakes. * Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio in nature. (Examples; mathematical daisy, Phyllotaxis and spiral patterns.). * Honeycombs, Bubbles and mud cracks. (Examples: isoperimetric or constant perimeter and maximum area problems ). * Branching patterns and trees. (Examples: The relationship between diameter and the height of a tree. Shaking of trees and prediction of failure; How high can trees grow?)
Chemistry: Students wanting to take Chemistry will need to do some chapters out of Apex and read “the Joy of Chemistry” Labs will be arranged at the HRC

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Science/History/ Misc.

Science Fun & Games I Tuesday 1:00 to 2:55 (Ages:5- 8) II Thursday 1:00 to 2:55 (Ages: 9-11)

Science Fun & Games I: Science Fun and Games is all about hands on inquiry-based science. If you are curious, like to discover and explore this is the class for you .Cooperative games are incorporated into this two-hour class. Materials are included.

Science Fun & Games II:

Materials: 3 ringed notebook, paper, pencils

Homework: 1 hour per week

More Science Fun and Games is inquiry-based science taken one step further. Curiosity and inquisitiveness is a must. This class will be project based. Cooperative games are incorporated into this two-hour class.

Ocean Life I : ( Ages: 5- 8) Tuesday 11:00 to 11:55; II : ( Ages: 9- 13) Tuesday 10:00 to 10:55

Course Description: Ocean Life I :

Dive Deep into the underwater sea world as we explore the animals and plants that call this place home. We will begin our studies in the inter tidal zone and make our way to deeper depths. Classes will include hands-on activities, art, music and stories.

Course Description: Ocean Life II :

Dive deep into the underwater sea world as we explore the animals and plants that call this place home. We will begin our studies in the inter tidal zone and make our way to deeper depths. A focus will be on the effect of humans on this ecosystem. Classes include hands on activities, reading, and discussion. A project will be required every quarter.

Cultures & Traditions of the Middle East I : (Ages: 5 -8), Thursday 11:00 to 11:55, II (Ages: 9 - 13) Thursday 10:00 to 10:55

Cultures & Traditions of the Middle East I: We will learn about the culture of the Middle Eastern countries through their music, art, food, stories, religion, holidays and games. Classes will consist of reading of handouts, classroom discussion, hands on activities, art projects and research. Materials are provided.

Cultures & Traditions of the Middle East II: We will learn about the culture of the Middle Eastern countries through their music, art, food, stories, religion, holidays and games. Classes will consist of reading of handouts, classroom discussion, hands on activities, art projects and research. . Materials: 3 ringed notebook, paper and pencil.

Homework: 1 hour per week

New location: Seward Park Learning Center

Forest Detectives: (Ages: 9-11) Friday 10:00 to 12:00 noon (See more info)

World History: (Ages:14- 18) Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:25

Civics: Student Voices: (Ages:14- 18) Monday and Wednesday 1:00 to 2:25

Washington State History: (Ages:13-18) Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 to 10:55

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Language Arts

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

Join us as we discover the magic of stories through art, song and drama. A variety of authors will be highlighted. Activities such as bookmaking, puppets, and plays spring from pictures books read.

World Literature: (Ages: 14- 18) Monday & Wednesday 10:30 to 11:55

Prerequisite:

Textbook: "World Masterpieces" and various supplementary materials

Homework: 1 hour

High School Credit: 0.5 credit per semester

Class Description: World Literature is a year long humanities course to read and enjoy the literature of the countries studied in World History. These two courses will be taught together so that the study of the history and literature will enhance the understanding of each discipline. Students will read selections of short and longer works of fiction, drama, poetry and non-fiction. Students will learn to appreciate, analyze, and write about literature.

Writing Excellence : (Ages: 11 - 18) 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 with simple note taking 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.

Students will receive a quarterly syllabus outlining the specific class topics and homework.

Homework: There will be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour of homework per day.

Grading: 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.

Reading/ Writing Strategies : (Ages: 13 - 18) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 2.25 pm

Prerequisites: Competency in writing a short paragraph independently, and reading at the middle school level. 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 a binder, a small dictionary, and a thesaurus.

Class description: This class begins with simple note taking 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 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.

This class also includes reading comprehension strategies from "Language and Lessons for Active Literacy" What strategies do good readers use to make sense of and remember what they have read?. The strategies included are from six clusters: 1) Monitor Comprehension; 2) Activate and Connect; 3) Ask Questions; 4) Infer Meaning; 5) Determine Importance; and 6) Summarize and Synthesize. We will be reading magazine articles, short stories, and probably a short novel, then will write for deeper comprehension.

Students will receive a quarterly syllabus outlining the specific class topics and homework.

Homework: There will be approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour of homework per day.

Grading: 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.

High School Credit: 1 credit if the student participates the whole year by pre-arrangement.

Shakespeare : (Ages: 14- 18) Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

Instructor: Wendy Isaac

Homework:

Course Description:

Fantasy Literature : (Ages: 13- 18) Friday 1:00 to 1:55 Fee: $50

Instructor: Mary Clark

Homework:

Course Description:

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Art

Drawing & Painting I: (Ages: 12 - 18) Wednesday 10:30 to 11:55 *Fee: $50

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

This class is for students who are interested in art and are curious about different ways to explore. We will utilize paints such as oil, watercolor, and acrylic to learn basics and understand how different mediums work. Experimenting in different mediums we will start to introduce color theory and composition. Each class we will create a finished piece and build upon our knowledge.

Drawing & Painting II: (Ages: 12 - 18) Wednesday 1:00 to 2:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: 1 year life drawing or equivalent

Homework: 4 hours per week

This year we will focus on how to build our understanding of form. What is form and how do we depict it? We will utilize our knowledge of two dimensional drawing; specifically of the human form and learn how to make these drawing three dimensional. Each class will have lessons on value and light and complete each session with a finished piece. We will incorporate clay to understand three dimensions and use this medium to inform our life drawing. Medium used for drawing include: charcoal and pencil. Class works as a studio in silence and with easels.

Art Creative Pattern: (Ages: 5 - 8) Thursday 10:00 to 10:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

This year we will create Kites, puppets, shadow boxes, mobiles, and stain glass. We will use these projects to learn basics in construction, proportion, and color. We will complete detailed projects in order to understand how to formulate and idea and finish it. We will experiment with different mediums such as paper, glass and wood to see how different projects emerge from different mediums. Each child will complete his/her own project weekly to feel a sense of accomplishment and joy.

Creations in Art: (Ages: 9 - 13) Thursday 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

This class is intended for students who have experimented with art in the past via projects at home or crafts at camp and are now interested in understanding the basics of drawing, composition, and design. Each week we will focus on a different art principal for furthering our knowledge and understanding. Projects include pen and ink design, silk screening, lithograph printing, still life painting, and clay. Students will walk away with a comfort in art that allows them to enter a more traditional drawing or painting. Class with a broad view of possibilities.

Digital Photography : (Ages: 14 - 18) * Open to exceptions. Tuesday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Caroline Rockey

Prerequisite:

Materials: Class requires each student to bring his/her digital camera and USB cord weekly. No exceptions.

This year we will focus on portraiture and natural light. How does natural light affect the way we see the way you work? How can you use natural light to create the look and feel you desire? Each student will build one project during the course of the semester to articulate their vision. The class will be held outside except for computer work.

Art with Lupin A, B, C, D, : 4 classes (Ages: 5 - 18) * Fee: $50

Instructor: Lupin Teal

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: 2 classes (Ages: 6 - 18) * Fee: $50

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) Monday 2:00 to 3:00 * Fee: $50

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 at Home: (Ages: 5- 8) Wednesday 2:00 to 2:55 * Fee: $50

Integrating with the Young Musicians at Home class(Wednesday 1:00 to 1:55), we will make art exploring our natural environment.

Art Through Nature Around the World: (Ages: 8- 11) Thursday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $50

Integrating with the Young Musicians Around the World class (Thursday 1:00 to 1:55), we will make art while exploring the British Isles, Germany, Amerindians, and African-American Heritage.

Instructor: Sarah Nishioka

We will be building our awareness and artistic appreciation of nature as we create art that is beautiful and often useful. Appreciation for ourselves, each other and nature grows as we play with yarn, cloth, paint, oil pastels, dough, paper mac he, colorful papers, and other natural and manmade materials. We are developing and using our creative intuition to reflect the beauty and unique exquisiteness of nature.

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Computer/ Technology/ Independent Studies & Tutoring

Independent Studies (Martha): (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 2008. **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 2008 ( Grades 6 - 8 ). **** High School Advantage 2008 (Grade 9 - 12). *** Elementary School Advantage 2008 (Grade 3 - 5) **** TimeLiner. ****Perimeter, Area and Volume. **** Cosmic Geometry. **** Readers Rabbit series ( Grade: K to 3). ****3DAnimals. **** and others .

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

Robotics/ Legos Programming I & II:( Ages:12 - 18). Tuesday 1:00 to 2:25

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 SLP Teacher.

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification: (Ages: 11-18) Wednesday 11:00 to 12:00

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 (MOS), 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 credit(s), please consult with your SLP Teacher.

3D Animation/ Claymation:( Ages: 11 - 18) Thursday 1:00 to 2:25

3 D Animation Advanced(Anim8or, Blender, Flash & Scratch):( 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 SLP Teacher.

Computer Support for Classes, Students and Parents:

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

Facilitator: Martha Ramos

Support for English, Geography, Book Making, History, Science, Drama and Journalism classes. Student will be able to use Windows, WORD and Internet as tools for homework, school and personal projects. Introduces the fundamentals of: *WORD processing: create documents, entering and editing text. Opening and saving documents / homework. Cutting, copying, pasting and moving text. *Support for classes, research papers and culminating projects using the Internet.

Math & Science Independent Study & Tutoring:( Ages: 14-18) Wednesday 9:00 to 10:30 (This is not a regular class)

Instructor: Nick Roux

Independent Study/Tutoring:
Students that are working on a math curriculum or prefer a certain publication are encouraged to bring them into the center. We will do our best to provide guidance and accommodate both US and international math curricula.

Advance Placement classes: The HRC will provide tutoring for AP exams by using MIT’s OpenCourseWare program http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm . Student’s whishing to take AP Statistics or AP Calculus can receive tutoring during the lab class on Wednesdays.

Chemistry: Home school students wishing to take a lab Chemistry class should enroll in the Wednesday class. We will perform approximately 30 labs during the year. High school students will be asked to read chapters in the standard school text book, The Joy Of Chemistry (Hardcover)by Cathy Cobb (Author) and Monty L. Fetterolf (Author) and do a few quizzes in Apex.

Technology: The HRC provides training and support for TI 84, and the new TI Nspire calculators (with and without a Computer Algebraic System) Geometry students in particular, but all students will learn to make mathematical construction using the computer program Sketchpad. Students that are interested in programming and robotics can use the Lego Mindstorms software; support is also provided to students building mathematical models in LOGO or MatLab. Vernier prides itself on having developed a comprehensive collection of more than 50 sensors

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Languages.

High School French I: ( Ages: 14-18) Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 to 12:25

Instructor: Connie Jaconson

Textbook: Bienvenue; Glencoe French 1

Homework: 3 hours per week

Materials: French-English dictionary encouraged, not required

Class Description:
Objectives: 1) To give student's ability to understand spoken French and to converse in French. 2) To give student's knowledge of French grammar. 3) To introduce student's appreciation of various aspects of French culture, such as music, art, money system, cuisine, manners, etc.

Activities: In order to develop the ability to understand and speak French, students will have practice listening to and speaking French. Students will answer simple questions, read orally, and present simple dialogues. Grammar content will include present and future tenses of three regular verb groups and miscellaneous irregular verbs, vocabulary study, and various grammatical structures. In addition, students will learn the numbers 0- 1,000,000, telling time, months & seasons. Cultural content is covered throughout the year using music, videos, and regional cuisine, and culminates with a French dinner prepared by the students in the Spring. During SLP week students will prepare a culture report.

Independent Study: High School French II: ( Ages: 14-18) meets once a week for 1 hour .TBA

Instructor: Connie Jacobson

Textbook: Bienvenue; Glencoe French 2

Homework: 4- 5 hours per week

Materials: French-English

Class Description:
Objectives: 1) To increase student's ability to understand spoken French and to converse in French. 2) To increase student's knowledge of French grammar. 3) To increase student's appreciation of various aspects of French culture.

Activities: This will be an Independent Study Class which meets once a week for one hour with the instructor. A second year textbook and workbook exercises will be used, as well as some electronic lessons accessed on a home computer or in the HRC computer lab. Students will continue to practice listening comprehension and speaking skills both in class and with electronic lessons. Grammar content will include past and imperfect tenses of regular and irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, and command forms, vocabulary study, and more.

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Drama/ Music/Dance/ Misc

Young Musicians at Home: (Ages: 5- 8) Wednesday 1:00 to 1:55 * Fee: $50

Integrating with the Art Through Nature at Home class(Wednesday 2:00 to 2:55). This class cultivates the child's musical development through songs, tonal and rhythm patterns, poetry and stories, movement activities, listening games, instrumental plays and manipulative games. Rudimentary music skills such as pitch matching, beat competency, ensemble development, and music notation are dealt with using themes taken from the child's home environment and natural surrounding.

Young Musicians Around the World: (Ages: 8- 11) Thursday 1:00 to 1:55 * Fee: $50

Integrating with the Art Through Nature Around the World class(Thursday 12:00 to 12:55). This class is a perfect follow up fro children who have completed Young Musicians at Home (or equivalent). In this class, children explore the music, dances and stories of different cultures. The key ingredients are singing, listening, playing instruments, lots of movement, and tonal and rhythm patterns. Through echoing patterns, the children will build a vocabulary of musical notation. The themes include the British Isles, Germany, Amerindians, and African- American Heritage.

Ewajo Dance Class I: ( Ages: 5- 12 ) Monday & Thursday 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $50

Ewajo Dance Class II: ( Ages: 13- 18 ) Monday & Thursday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Chris Daigre

Required Supplies : Comfortable clothes that you can stretch out and dance in and a water bottle.

Course Description: Ewajo brings the creative expression of dance to promote health and culture. The dance styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre,and Ballet. Ewajo dance workshop explores the rich cultural contributions of African, Caribbean, and Latin American social dances as well as classical and contemporary techniques. The dances include elements from African-American, Brazilian, Filipino, and Native American dance. The word Ewajo comes from the Yoruban language of Nigeria and means "people come dance". Ewajo has over 27 years of community service.

Recommended practice at home. every student is expected to participate.

Recorder I: 2 classes ( Ages: 8- 11 ) Thursday 11:00 to 11:55 & 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Trudy Antolin

Required Supplies : Book: Hands on Recorder and instrument (buy for $10) or may borrow form school

Course Description: Students will learn to read music, structure of pieces, fingering for recorder. Play as ensemble as well as solo. Possible performance at Family Nights. Beginners will learn the basics. More advanced will continue their previous knowledge. In Hands on Record book 2. Individual practice required . 1 to 4 hours per week.

Guitar : 2 classes ( Ages: 8- 13 ) Wednesday 10:00 to 10:55 & 11:00 to 11:55 * Fee: $50. Guitar III:(Ages: 14- 18) Wednesday 12:00 to 12:55 * Fee: $50

Instructor: Gordon Tibbits