Tk/K grade ELA

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$600

Songs, Stories, Art, Rhythm, and Play! This class focuses on language development, introducing learners to upper and lowercase letters, their phonetic sounds, and handwriting through theme based literature, art, songs, movement and play. Students will also be introduced to classroom structure, taking turns, calendaring, the pledge of allegiance, ASL, and much much more. The overarching philosophy of this class will be play based learning!

Material fee: $30

k/1 grade History

Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

We will cover the early days of American History with engaging activities and projects tailor made for younger children. This class will be an exciting introduction to the history of our country as we study important events and people integral to its foundation.

Materials Fee: $15

1st/2nd grade math

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$600

This class is an engaging, hands- on literacy experience with an emphasis on using a balanced literacy approach. This will include shared, independent, and guided reading, writing, and word work. Children will learn to read through direct phonics instruction and much- loved children’s literature. Both whole group instruction and small guided reading groups will be used to meet individual needs. A list of minimal supplies and curriculum to be purchased will be sent home at the beginning of each semester.

3rd Grade Math

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$600

This class offers hands-on learning with the use of many visuals, manipulatives, games, and number talks that will be the building blocks of instilling a confidence in math for your child. Some concepts that will be covered are counting, number recognition, sequencing, basics of addition and subtraction, shapes, patterning, and more!

4th grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

This NGSS based unit studies class will feature activities, labs, review games, anchor charts, and assessments. These activities will help students make meaningful connections with the content. Some of the topics we will explore include weather, plants and animals, earth structures, energy, light, vision, and natural resources.

Material Fee: $20

5th-6th Grade math

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$600

Students will be exploring 5th & 6th grade math through California Saxon.  Math facts, mental math skills, and problem solving will be a part of each class. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention. 

5th Grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

As most scientists learn best, we will place a large emphasis on learning through hands-on experiments and active student participation. This course will meet the state standards for 5th in a fun and interactive way that will foster a love for the world around us and a desire to better understand how it works.

Material Fee: $40

5th Grade History

Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

This US History class involves close reading of key historical topics. Students will create interactive notebooks while studying government, geography, the Constitution, citizenship, biographies, inventions, and so much more! The course includes activities, games, and occasional special holiday lessons.

Material Fee: $15

Algebra

M,w,th 12:30-2:00

$600

This course will use the Holt/McDougal/Larson Algebra 1 textbook. This class will build upon math skills from the Pre-Algebra text. Content will focus on functions, solving linear equations, polynomials, and factoring. Also, solving with the quadratic equation, data analysis, and probability. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention.

ISBN-13: 978-0547647135

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8th Grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

This class focuses on introductory physics concepts that help students understand how the world works. Students study motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism through hands-on experiments, problem solving, and real-world applications. The course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and using evidence to explain physical phenomena.

Material Fee: $40

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7th-8th grade ELA

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$600

This combined seventh and eighth grade English Language Arts class develops reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills through engaging literature. Students strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and communication while practicing analytical writing, discussion, and presentation skills. Instruction is designed to meet the needs of both grade levels while preparing students for future academic success.

Tk/K grade math

M,W, TH 9:00-10:25

$600

This introduction to the mathematical world will be fun and engaging. Learners will be introduced to numbers, value, counting, sequence, shapes, colors, patterns, direction, and simple addition through hands-on projects, manipulatives, theme based songs, art, and teamwork activities. The overarching philosophy of this class will be to learn through play!

Horizons Math, Grade K, Student Workbook 1 required for course.

K/1 grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

Students will love learning to observe, ask questions, and problem-solve through a variety of hands-on experiments, labs, and other engaging activities. A variety of concepts and topics will be covered in this class, which will be sent home at the beginning of the year!

Materials Fee: $15

2nd/3rd grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

This class is based on the lessons and activities of the Mystery Science program. Children learn to be inquisitive by asking questions and then problem solving to find the answers to those questions. Each lesson begins with a short video based on the question from a real life student. Children then participate in a lab or activity that helps them learn and discover. This is a very user- friendly program for teachers, parents, and students and is both easy and convenient for parents to access at home as the materials are online and downloadable from their website: www.mysteryscience.com.

Material Fee: $15

4th grade history

Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

Material Fee: $10

4th-5th grade ELA

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$600

Students will explore literature through a variety of sources and genres, while also practicing grammar, listening, speaking, spelling, vocabulary, and writing skills. With a focus on mentor texts, mainly through picture books, I will model fluency and higher-level thinking/questioning skills, build vocabulary, promote classroom community, and collaborate with the students. These strategies, along with engaging picture books, will help develop reading comprehension skills.

Material Fee: $5

1st-6th Lego STEM

Thursday 1:30-2:30

$160

Think outside the brick! In this innovative and hands-on class, children will use their imagination and creativity to turn their ideas into dynamic creations with LEGO building bricks. This class is about nurturing a new generation of creators and innovators as they take on a different LEGO challenge each week that will expand their knowledge, build confidence and teach basic STEM skills.

Material fee: $15

4th-7th Grade Art: PROCESS Art

Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

Process art is art that is all about the making and the doing, rather than the finished product (although the finished products are amazing too!). It’s about the journey, the connection and the wonder that occurs when children have the freedom to explore art in this way. It values and promotes curiosity, exploration, thinking outside the box, and the unique developmental process of each individual. We'll dive into a different project each week, with a couple projects spanning over a few weeks - using many different art mediums along the way. Give your child the fun, amazing and important experience of process art and let me handle the mess!!!

Material Fee: $40

** This class will be divided based on enrollment

5th-6th grade ELA

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$600

Students will learn parts of speech, elements of literature, rules of punctuation and capitalization, connotation & denotation. Writing skills will be practiced with in class journals, personal narratives, essays and letters. Peer editing and various workshops along with whole class discussions will help students accomplish achieving their literature goals.

5th-9th Virtual Math Tutoring

Time Tuesday 10:00-11:00 via Zoom

$135

Students needing extra help to focus on math lessons can get the additional support they are needing. Students can come with specific questions or for additional help as their needs dictate.

6th-7th Grade Science

Monday 12:30-1:30

$160

As most scientists learn best, we will place a large emphasis on learning through hands-on experiments and active student participation. This course will meet the state standards for 6th & 7th grade in a fun and interactive way that will foster a love for the world around us and a desire to better understand how it works. To achieve full standard coverage, students will be given work to do outside of class.

Material Fee: $40

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8th Grade Art

Thursday 10:40-12:00

$200

Material Fee: $40

TK-1 grade Art

THursday 12:30-1:30

$160

Say hello to the perfect combination of creativity, learning and fun in this Art Exploration class.  Students will be introduced to a variety of art styles, themes and various mediums in interactive ways. This class will focus on creating personal masterpieces in an open environment of fun, play and exploration.  Students will love this hands-on, exploratory, and sometimes edible, experience!

Material fee: $40

1st/2nd grade ELA

M,W, TH 10:40-12:00

$600

This class will use the Saxon math curriculum which will teach important concepts and problem-solving strategies, use hands-on manipulatives, and give guided practice. Lessons will be taught in whole group as well as in small groups. Practice through a variety of games and other activities will reinforce concepts. Homework will consist of any unfinished classwork and typically one lesson will be sent home for parents to teach each week. A list of minimal supplies to be purchased will be sent home at the start of each semester.

2nd/3rd grade history

Wednesday 12:30-1:30

$160

Students will explore ancient civilizations from all over the world and learn what life was like for kids their age in different times and cultures as we read the Story of the World. Students will be introduced to geography, mapping, art, and culture all through interactive stories, play based learning, process art & hands on projects.

Material Fee: $15

2nd-3rd grade art

Thursday 12:30-1:30

$160

*This class requires a $40 materials fee.

3rd-4th Grade ELA

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$600

This fun and engaging class will help to create a solid literacy foundation for your child. It will focus on phonemic awareness games and activities, explicit phonics instruction, handwriting, and above all else, instilling a love of reading by hearing, experiencing, and interacting with wonderful and meaningful children’s literature through read alouds, shared reading, and a variety of other activities.

Material fee: $15

4th grade MAth

M,W,TH 9:00-10:25

$600

This is a hands-on math class designed to be fun and engaging. Math concepts will be taught through use of manipulatives, games, songs, technology, and activities. We will be going chapter by chapter through the math book, and should cover all of the concepts within the school year. Three lessons will be taught at the center each week, and 2 lessons will be assigned to be taught at home on your two homeschool days. (I will be combining lessons when possible, and extending lessons when necessary.) Each grade will have their own lesson time, and will practice new concepts with me before completing independent or small group work. Homework is only assigned if a student does not complete their daily assignment in class, or when a study guide is sent as extra practice before a test.

*This class requires regular homework assignments as follow up to the lessons.

*All quizzes and tests will be given at the center

*A Saxon text book will be loaned to each student to keep at home. These user friendly texts will be for your use in teaching of the homeschool lessons/concepts.

6th-7th Grade History

Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30

$160

This course begins with the study of hunter-gatherer societies, then progresses to the advent of agriculture and the formation of early societies such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush. We'll delve into the development of Ancient Hebrew culture and examine the emergence of civilizations like those in India and China. Furthermore, we'll explore the trajectories of the Greek and Roman Empires, from their rise to their eventual decline. We will move into Medieval times and progress all the way to the early modern era. This course ensures state standards are met using diverse curriculum and learning styles, making the material engaging for students. To achieve full standard coverage, students will be given work to do outside of class.

Material Fee: $25

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8th Grade History

Wednesday 10:40-12:00

$200

This eighth grade history class explores the growth and development of the United States from the founding of the nation through the late nineteenth century. Students study the Constitution, westward expansion, major reform movements, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the rise of industry.

Material Fee: $25

PreALgebra

M,W,TH 10:40-12:00

$600

This course will use the Holt/McDougal/Larson Pre-Algebra textbook. This will be a transition from the 6th grade Saxon curriculum. Homework will be given to enrich skills and quizzes will be taken to determine what areas need more attention.

Text needed: Holt McDougal Larson Algebra 1, Common Core Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0547587776

ISBN-10: 0547587775

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Grammar, Writing Mechanics &

Word Study Tutoring

Tuesdays 9:00-2:30

Janet Warnecke

Janet provides focused tutoring in the essential foundation skills that students need to communicate clearly and confidently. Her instruction emphasizes grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, reading comprehension and phonemic spelling -rather than relying on memorization.

Janet offers phonics based reading instruction for younger learners and focused grammar, writing mechanics, sentence structure, vocabulary, and word study support for more advanced students.

For scheduling and availability, please contact Janet at Parkertran@aol.com