Class Descriptions

 

 

 

Physical Education:

This year in Secondary Physical Education we will focus on both the enjoyment and importance of health and physical activity. This will be largely comprised of a variety of different sports and games, and will also include some academic work, satisfying the state required Health credit for high school students. Physical activity should be fun, not drudgery! This year in my class we will explore avenues to lead physically active, healthy lives!

This year in Elementary Physical Education we will explore countless options for the enjoyment of physical activity. We will play a variety of different sports and games and even create some games of our own to play. We will constantly be changing our focus from week to week as to not let physical activity become "boring." My goal by the end of the year is that all elementary students not only enjoy living physically active lives, but that they are also equipped with a tool belt of options to take home and be active for life!

Hands-On Science

Science will be hands-on and inquiry based. Topics will be studied in units from life science, earth science, and physical science, at a grade appropriate level that parents can supplement at home. This class will help students learn the scientific method. Students will do experiments each week as they build a love for science!

Robotics and Circuits

Robotics and circuits will explore the electronic and computing aspects of scientific technology by building and programming robots using Lego Mindstorms (Grades 3 – 4) and We-Do (Grades 1 - 2) and Electronic Snap Circuits. Topics covered include electronics of robots, understanding electricity and circuits, robotic programming, and computers and basic computing skills. Students will learn to work together to complete challenges with the robots they create and program, design simple machines and understand how they work, learn the basics of programming robots using a unique programming language created by Lego, and just plain have fun!

Art K-8!

Artwork surrounds us every day. And effects our lives in several ways. My name is Mrs. Rojas and I am here to help facilitate that love for art and help bring that into your child's life and in turn teach them to express themselves visually and tactilely through art!

In the first half of the year, we will explore the elements and principles of art that surround us every day. Student focus will be on seeing our world and art through a different perspective. Students will have the opportunity to use hands on projects that reinforce the basics of art. They will start to learn the basics of art through drawing, and painting. They will use various media such as watercolor, pencils, colored pencils, acrylic paint, pen and ink and paper to design projects that reflect art pieces studied. In the second half of the year, we will explore some famous art pieces from history. The class will examine how great artists used the principles and elements of art in their masterpieces. After class study, students will have the chance to create their own versions of these historical works of art including but not limited to self-portraits! The projects will vary of course from our diverse group of age ranges of which we are so lucky to have!

Intro to Computer Graphics

In today's world, art and technology are co existent and are becoming a widely accepted form of art. This course is designed to teach you the basic skills and techniques used in the Adobe Photo Shop Computer Program. You will learn the basics through a series of assignments, which will help you, learn commands and features of the Adobe Photo Shop program. All the assignments are written step by step, there are approximately 35 assignments. In the second half you will complete 6 assignments relating to you and your experiences! These include a family collage, word image, logo, CD cover, book illustration and a calendar! This class is going to be a fun and informative class! You will walk away with an amazing amount of new information and abilities! Upon the completion of this course you will have the ability to build onto your knowledge in creating your own more advanced pieces of artwork on a more individualized basis!

Hands-On Music

Come sing, move, play instruments, and explore music in a fun and highly interactive setting!  The primary goal of this class is to have as much fun with all aspects of music as possible so students can make a personal connection and excel in some area of the musical world. Expect to sing, dance, play instruments, make instruments, understand sound, learn theory, history, and culture, and have a great time while you're at it!

The class will meet students at whichever collectively basic or advanced level they are at and further their experience. Students in the 5 th grade through 8 th grade music class will complete a music project at the end of the school year. Performances are required – and they'll be fun!

Choir

Join others who love to sing, move, and have a good time! You'll be singing many different songs from all sorts of styles with and without accompaniment. And what is a good choir without some movement?! Hang on as we add choreography and instruments to compliment our voices!

Computer/Logics:

Students will learn the basics of the computer while playing fun games that work the different areas of their brain!