EAGLE Home School Co-op Class Descriptions Spring 2008

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Class Descriptions Spring 2008

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These are the classes offered for the Spring 2008 Session.
The classes are listed roughly in order of age of students.
Classes with a gray background are full or closed.

(E) Enrichment course: requires no homework
(A) Academic course: requires homework and parent/child contract


Preschool/infant care (E)
Class Title	Grade Level	Description
Nursery	Under Age 2	A rotating schedule of Moms will care for your infant. (1:00, 2:15 - Free)
Preschool (E)	Age 2-4	1:00 - This session will focus on pre-reading skills. We will introduce alphabet letters and sounds with a Bible story theme. Games, art and free play. 2:15 - This second hour of pre-school will focus on playground, free play, stories and music. Maureen Ford will play guitar and teach songs and rhythms. (1:00 - $20, 2:15 - $10)
K-3rd Grade
Class Title	Grade Level	Description
Drama (E)	K-3rd	Laurie Perez will direct the play, “The Happy Tale of the Three Little Creatures and the Clock Flowers" - an original musical by Ann Murphy Bloomquist (Laurie Perez’s mother). This is a short play with 3 songs featuring the children as various garden flowers and small animals. You’ll see how the different flowers join with the animal parents to help their baby squirrels, birdies and chipmunks get home on time! The students will gain experience performing in front of a live audience as well as practice reading, memorizing just a few speaking lines and 3 songs. The children will also participate in creating their very simple costumes. The play will be performed at the end of the year Showcase Night on May 15th. We need a minimum of 10 students, both boys and girls, but would love to have many more! (1:00 - $15)
Introduction to Spanish (E)	K-4th	Learn beginning Spanish with Olivia Beauford from Language Connection. This is a continuing class from last session. Returning students will build on previous material and new students are welcome to join in the fun. (12:00 - $55)
Children's Literature (E)	K-2nd	Step into the world of classic stories in this continuing class. New stories will be explored using math, science, geography, and art in this fun, hands-on class. Our good friend, Carrie Piper, will be assisting the new lead teacher, Christine Villaman. (2:15 - $25)
Kid's Creating and Moving (E)	K-3rd	Professional crafter, Darlene Hatfield, is returning with more holiday and seasonal craft creations. She is combining her successful motion class with the art class to provide a full hour of fun. Suitable clothing is recommended for moving and getting messy. (1:00 - $35)
Ballet (E)	K-3rd	Marissa Crook, who is 12 years old and in her 8th year of ballet, will be teaching this enjoyable beginning ballet class. 5-8 year old ballerinas will become familiar with traditional ballet warm-up exercises and stretches, barre and center work, with some fun, simple, dances thrown in. These dancers will be performing at the showcase party at the end of the year. Rose Hodges will assist. Please bring: ballet shoes with tights or socks and a water bottle. Hair must be in a bun or one ponytail in the back for long hair or 2 pigtails for very short hair. Suggested dress: leotard, princess or fairy dress-up, t-shirt and shorts. (2:15 - $15)
Abacus (A)	1st-3rd 4th-12th	Ryan Cary will be returning as the instructor of this hands-on math class. New students are welcome and returning students are encouraged to continue so that they can discover the true potential of this instrument. Ryan uses a specific abacus that must be rented from him during the class semester. Your deposit will be returned when the gently used abacus is handed in. (1:00 younger class, 2:15 older class - $70 plus $30 abacus deposit)
Chess (E)	1st-12th	The Chess course will focus on teaching the history of the game, the basic moves of the game, and will give the students playing time to try out what they have learned. Each class will teach at least one new move during the first 10 minutes of class. The remaining time will be dedicated to one-on-one play. The class will divide the students according to age and skill level. The tone of the course will be biblical edification focusing on mutual support of classmates rather than winning. If you have a chess set, bring it to class, but do not feel you have to buy one as I will bring extra sets to class with me. Instructor Jason Daniels led the chess club for a homeschool group in Oregon. (2:15 - $15)
IEW (A)	1st-3rd	A continuation of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum where young writers will use short writings to develop outlines, give speeches, summarize their notes into a written paragraph, and summarize short fictional stories. The class will incorporate the IEW stylistic techniques of dress-ups into all writings and begin to introduce sentence openers. This is a class to develop competency, independence and creativity in writing - NOT an exercise in *HANDwriting - and may require parent participation to do the actual writing/typing. Mandatory work to do at home to ensure we all progress! Must be able to read. Geared towards returning students or students with some IEW experience, but new students welcome. Teacher: Kelley Radow*. (Older students with permission). (1:00 - $15)
Fencing (E)	2nd-12th	Eric Momberg, Prevost, provides an introduction to the sport and art of fencing. Areas to be covered include offensive, defensive and counter-offensive theory and rules governing fencing. Students will participate in drills and bouts. Gear will be provided for class time. This class is for boys and girls! Foil and Saber are offered, but Saber is available only to students who have taken fencing at EAGLE. Class is limited. (1:00 Saber, 2:15 Foil - $72)
American Heritage Cooking (E)	3rd-6th	Starting with foods eaten by the Pilgrims and the Indians, we will eat our way through American history. Kitchen safety and basic culinary skills will be reinforced as we examine the historical background of many favorite foods. (12:00 - $50)
Intro to Chautauqua (A)	3rd-12th	Chautauqua is a combination speech and history class. In this class you will choose a historical character to study and research. You will receive coaching in research, delivery, time lines and question and answer techniques. At the end of the class each student will present a 5 to 10 minute monologue of their character in costume and be able to answer questions in and out of character. Students ages 8 to 18 are welcome. This program offers a fun way to learn history and become a part of it. Taught by Chautauqua and speech coach, Randy Hodges. Other expenses will include costuming. (12:00 - $5)
4th-6th Grade
Class Title	Grade Level	Description
American Heritage Cooking (E)	3rd-6th	Starting with foods eaten by the Pilgrims and the Indians, we will eat our way through American history. Kitchen safety and basic culinary skills will be reinforced as we examine the historical background of many favorite foods. (12:00 - $50)
Chess (E)	1st-12th	The Chess course will focus on teaching the history of the game, the basic moves of the game, and will give the students playing time to try out what they have learned. Each class will teach at least one new move during the first 10 minutes of class. The remaining time will be dedicated to one-on-one play. The class will divide the students according to age and skill level. The tone of the course will be biblical edification focusing on mutual support of classmates rather than winning. If you have a chess set, bring it to class, but do not feel you have to buy one as I will bring extra sets to class with me. Instructor Jason Daniels led the chess club for a homeschool group in Oregon. (2:15 - $15)
Intro to Chautauqua (A)	3rd-12th	Chautauqua is a combination speech and history class. In this class you will choose a historical character to study and research. You will receive coaching in research, delivery, time lines and question and answer techniques. At the end of the class each student will present a 5 to 10 minute monologue of their character in costume and be able to answer questions in and out of character. Students ages 8 to 18 are welcome. This program offers a fun way to learn history and become a part of it. Taught by Chautauqua and speech coach, Randy Hodges. Other expenses will include costuming. (12:00 - $5)
Abacus (A)	1st-3rd 4th-12th	Ryan Cary will be returning as the instructor of this hands-on math class. New students are welcome and returning students are encouraged to continue so that they can discover the true potential of this instrument. Ryan uses a specific abacus that must be rented from him during the class semester. Your deposit will be returned when the gently used abacus is handed in. (1:00 younger class, 2:15 older class - $70 plus $30 abacus deposit)
Introduction to Spanish (E)	4th-6th	Olivia Beauford, from Language Connection, will lead this class for older students. She will cover basic greetings and conversation, colors, days of the week, clothes, animals and more at a faster pace than the younger class. (1:00 - $55)
Young Rembrandts Art (E)	4th-6th	This winter we begin with many engaging lessons focusing on the familiar and possibly new things. We start by creating our own, original birthday cake, full of candles and many layers. We then think of a warmer climate as we draw a complex perspective scene with palm trees as our focus. We continue to work on our integral drawing skills as we learn about penguins. We follow with an intricate drawing of an owl complete with many line variations and complexity – and no color! We end the session with a series of art history lessons and complete our own masterpieces in the style of Van Gogh and Monet using chalk pastel. (2:15 - $60)
Fencing (E)	2nd-12th	Eric Momberg, Prevost, provides an introduction to the sport and art of fencing. Areas to be covered include offensive, defensive and counter-offensive theory and rules governing fencing. Students will participate in drills and bouts. Gear will be provided for class time. This class is for boys and girls! Foil and Saber are offered, but Saber is available only to students who have taken fencing at EAGLE. Class is limited. (1:00 Saber, 2:15 Foil - $72)
Woodworking (E)	4th-6th	The experienced teachers at the “Woodcraft” store will be leading our students. They will cover the following topics during the 12 week class: safety, tools - hand and power and when they are used, woods of the world - soft and hard, domestic and exotic, with examples of many different types, and how to plan a project. Projects will run multiple weeks and will provide items for students to take home. Class will end with a pen turning opportunity for every student to turn a pen on a lathe. Class will be $70 per person, including supplies. (1:00 - $70)
Beading (E)	4th-12th	Gretchin Kvaal is back to teach this micro-macramé beading class. Learn the basics of knot tying and bead placement to create different projects. Girls and boys over the age of 10 are welcome. Students may be required to bring some items from home (scissors, etc). (2:15 - $15)
Writing for Publication (A)	4th-12th	Writing for Publication introduces students to the steps and process of seeking publication for short stories, books and other forms of writing. This is NOT a "how to write" class, but rather presumes students are already passionate about writing and grounded in writing basics. This class offers a guided tour of how to seek publication opportunities, while learning about query letters, proposals and more. We will talk about a few homeschool students who have successfully become published authors. We will strive to have each student, either individually or in groups, submit writing pieces to at least one youth writing contest during the course of the class and will provide resources to help students independently submit to other potential markets. (1:00 - $10)
Blast from the Past (A)	5th-12th	A Blast from the Past (50's - 90's) Have you ever wondered what parachute pants were, what is a "cold war" or who John Lennon was? Join Patti Poston and Nancy Smith in discovering the fads, culture, politics and science inventions of the 50's, 60's, 70's and more. Students will be creating presentations about a topic from each decade to present to the class. They will be given time in class to create the presentation. Homework: Gather research materials on what they wish to present and bring that to class. (Internet articles, library books, encyclopedias etc.) Presentations will be created in class. (1:00 - $35)
Write Your Roots (A)	6th-12th	This is a continuing class from the fall session. Gina Hawley is using the book “Write Your Roots” by Carole Thaxton. New students are welcome if they are prepared to work a bit to catch up with returning students. The book is $35. New students will need to buy the book plus the cost for this session. (2:15 - $10)
Jr.-Sr. High
Class Title	Grade Level	Description
Abacus (A)	1st-3rd 4th-12th	Ryan Cary will be teaching this hands-on class. He will be using the Japanese Abacus to teach your child how to easily calculate simple math problems in their head. Based in place value, your child will be able to add millions faster than a calculator. Ryan uses a specific abacus that must be rented from him during the class semester. Your deposit will be returned when the gently used abacus is handed in. (1:00 younger class, 2:15 older class - $70 plus $30 abacus deposit)
Chess (E)	1st-12th	The Chess course will focus on teaching the history of the game, the basic moves of the game, and will give the students playing time to try out what they have learned. Each class will teach at least one new move during the first 10 minutes of class. The remaining time will be dedicated to one-on-one play. The class will divide the students according to age and skill level. The tone of the course will be biblical edification focusing on mutual support of classmates rather than winning. If you have a chess set, bring it to class, but do not feel you have to buy one as I will bring extra sets to class with me. Instructor Jason Daniels led the chess club for a homeschool group in Oregon. (2:15 - $15)
Fencing (E)	2nd-12th	Eric Momberg, Prevost, provides an introduction to the sport and art of fencing. Areas to be covered include offensive, defensive and counter-offensive theory and rules governing fencing. Students will participate in drills and bouts. Gear will be provided for class time. This class is for boys and girls! Foil and Saber are offered, but Saber is available only to students who have taken fencing at EAGLE. Class is limited. (1:00 Saber, 2:15 Foil - $72)
Intro to Chautauqua (A)	3rd-12th	Chautauqua is a combination speech and history class. In this class you will choose a historical character to study and research. You will receive coaching in research, delivery, time lines and question and answer techniques. At the end of the class each student will present a 5 to 10 minute monologue of their character in costume and be able to answer questions in and out of character. Students ages 8 to 18 are welcome. This program offers a fun way to learn history and become a part of it. Taught by Chautauqua and speech coach, Randy Hodges. Other expenses will include costuming. (12:00 - $5)
Beading (E)	4th-12th	Gretchin Kvaal is back to teach this micro-macramé beading class. Learn the basics of knot tying and bead placement to create different projects. Girls and boys over the age of 10 are welcome. Students may be required to bring some items from home (scissors, etc). (2:15 - $15)
Blast from the Past (A)	5th-12th	A Blast from the Past (50's - 90's) Have you ever wondered what parachute pants were, what is a "cold war" or who John Lennon was? Join Patti Poston and Nancy Smith in discovering the fads, culture, politics and science inventions of the 50's, 60's, 70's and more. Students will be creating presentations about a topic from each decade to present to the class. They will be given time in class to create the presentation. Homework: Gather research materials on what they wish to present and bring that to class. (Internet articles, library books, encyclopedias etc.) Presentations will be created in class. (1:00 - $35)
Writing for Publication (A)	4th-12th	Writing for Publication introduces students to the steps and process of seeking publication for short stories, books and other forms of writing. This is NOT a "how to write" class, but rather presumes students are already passionate about writing and grounded in writing basics. This class offers a guided tour of how to seek publication opportunities, while learning about query letters, proposals and more. We will talk about a few homeschool students who have successfully become published authors. We will strive to have each student, either individually or in groups, submit writing pieces to at least one youth writing contest during the course of the class and will provide resources to help students independently submit to other potential markets. (1:00 - $10)
Write Your Roots (A)	6th-12th	This is a continuing class from the fall session. Gina Hawley is using the book “Write Your Roots” by Carole Thaxton. New students are welcome if they are prepared to work a bit to catch up with returning students. The book is $35. New students will need to buy the book plus the cost for this session. (2:15 - $10)
Intro to Investments (A)	7th-12th	An introductory investment course designed to teach students how to make personal investing decisions for their own investment portfolio. Students will learn to understand the investment process with respect to stocks and bonds and how the securities markets work. Students will have an opportunity to construct a hypothetical investment portfolio and track their portfolio's performance throughout the course. Taught by our own master teacher, Steve Williams, this class will not be boring or dry. (6th grade on approval) (2:15 - $10) Class is FULL
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