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| 5TH/6TH GRADE CLASSES
Team leader | 1st Hour | 2nd Hour | 3rd Hour | | Advanced Violin Group Class | Mapping the World by Heart | Climbing your Historical Family Tree | | A Stitch in Time | Picturing America | Introduction to Theatrical Combat | | Drama for the Young | Private Guitar | Physics for Fun! - Or the Budding Engineer | | Everyone is an Artist | Write with the Best | Private Guitar | | Introduction to Worship Dance (5th only) | | The Power of Friendship | | Let's Form a Robotics Team! | | | | Private Guitar | | | | Theatrical Combat II | | | | Violin Group Class Books 1-2-Two Grenadiers | | | | Watercolors (6th only) | | | | Worshipful Dance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1st hour (8:55 - 9:55)
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title:
Advanced Violin Group Class
Discipline:
Music-Instrumental
Grade Level:
Upper Elementary, MS, HS Instructor:
Katie Buck
Tuition:
$60/$10 materials fee
Class Size:
4 to 12
Class Length:
One hour
Curriculum:
Suzuki Violin Book 2, Two Grenadiers and above and supplementary repertoire.
Homework:
Practice assigned repertoire. Two concerts outside class time.
Prerequisites:
Permission of Instructor. Must be enrolled in private lessons. Class Description:
Violin ensemble emphasizing musicality, technique, note reading and performance skills. We will be polishing both Suzuki and non-Suzuki pieces for performance. More advanced students will have the opportunity to play on stage in the Explorers High School Musical, The Sound of Music, May 21 and 22, 2010. Instructor Bio:
Katie Buck is a member of Explorers and has been playing the violin for over 30 years and teaching violin professionally for 15 years. She is a registered Suzuki Instructor with the SAA and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Michigan. She also received a teaching certificate for Music Education K-12. Currently, Katie maintains a private violin studio in her home.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title:
A Stitch in Time
Discipline:
Stitchery Grade Level:
4th and up (younger children with good motor skills and motivation may be able to join at the discretion of the Instructor. Adults may also participate if they wish.)
Instructor:
Stephanie Smith
Tuition:
$25.00 plus cost of materials for particular project chosen
Class Size:
1 -10
Class Length:
One semester
Curriculum:
Traditional needlecraft
Homework:
Some recommended if projects are to be completed within the semester
Prerequisites:
None
Class Description:
In this class students will work on a stitchery project of their choosing. Beginner students will learn basic stitches and be encouraged to complete simple projects that will reinforce and give practice in basic skills learned. More experienced students will be encouraged to pick a skill they have not yet mastered or to explore more complicated patterns and stitchery in a skill they are already somewhat proficient at. Stitchery skills that can be explored include crocheting and knitting with a variety of fibers (including but not limited to yarn, ribbon yarn, cotton thread), needle-point and counted-cross stitch.
Instructor Bio:
Stephanie Smith is a member of Explorers and has been a stitching enthusiast since childhood. She enjoys teaching her own children these skills and has been successful with enthusiastic boys and girls in previously offered stitchery classes at Explorers. She has been a home-schooling Mom for ten years.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Drama for the Young Grade Level:
1st-6th grade
Instructor:
Shelly Smith Tuition:
$90
Class Size:
18 Class Length:
1 semester Homework: none Class Description:
Step right up, join Drama for the Young and be the STAR! Join us for a semester of fun-filled, information packed, skill building classes. Classes will focus on strengthening skills, learning and practicing new techniques and gearing up for a mid- scale production in the fall of 2009. Plan now for a showcase of talent during our last class for family and friends! No experience is necessary to join, just a desire to learn, have fun and make memories for a life time. Students will gain insight into method acting, imagination play, and improvisation. Each student will be able to participate at their own comfort level. Instructor Bio:
Shelly began her theater career at the tender age of five, and has not stopped acting since. She has been the recipient of many theatrical awards including “Best Actress” from the Livingston County Press and Cornerstone University. Shelly has starred in such major productions as “Noises Off,” “Our Town,” and the one woman show—“Shirley Valentine.” To her writing credit are several children’s plays and short stories. Shelly holds a BA degree in theater, speech, and communication from Siena Heights University, and is a licensed teacher. In 2001, Shelly began the Mason Youth Theater, a non-profit children’s theater that provides every child with an opportunity to operate in their God-given talents and giftings. Shelly teaches from the heart with an M&M philosophy—making meaning & memories in the lives of children through theater. Shelly also believes that children learn best in their natural state of movement and that the best lessons learned by children are through play.
Shelly came to know the Lord as personal Savior at the age of four through a Child Evangelism outreach on the carnival and has been serving Him since then in any capacity to which He calls her. Shelly’s love for children and her call to empower them with God’s gift of communication is what ignites a fire within her and keeps her charging forward! Shelly and her husband Michael live in Mason and have two beautiful children and three crusty cats.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Everyone is an Artist
Discipline:
Art
Grade Level:
4th and up Instructor:
Helen Campbell
Tuition:
$60 plus $15 materials
Class Size:
10 minimum, no maximum
Class Length:
One semester
Class Description:
Have fun with plaster, paper mache, pastels, construction and tissue paper and more. A new media will be presented each week. Color theory, positive and negative space, and perspective are just a few of the concepts that will be explored. Most important of all is discovering what an artist you really are! Instructor Bio: Helen Campbell has a B.A. in Art Education (K-12) from EMU. She has twenty-six years of homeschooling experience. She has taught a countless number of art classes professionally and as a volunteer for the past eleven years.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Introduction to Worship Dance Grade Level:
2nd-5th
Instructor:
Sarah Polk Tuition:
$20 plus $10 materials
Class Size:
4-10 Class Length:
1 semester Prerequisites: none Class Description:
Students should come with an eager desire to use their talents to glorify God with dance. Students at all levels of experience are welcome since basic ballet instruction will be given in order to prepare a dance to Christian worship music (music to be decided). This will be performed at the Christmas Extravaganza. Sarah is a Junior in High School and has been dancing for 13 years. She is currently enrolled in the Pre-Professional program at CAS Ballet Theatre School. She has danced with the Peter Sparling Youth ensemble and trained with Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, MS. She is also in the St. Luke’s worship dance troupe under Tricia Wise and has been ever since age eight. She has been home-schooled all her life and she loves it!
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title:
Let’s Form a Robotics Team!
Discipline:
Computer Programming
Grade Level:
5th and up Instructor:
Dr. George Albercook
Tuition:
$89 + $36 lab fee (includes in-class use of the Lego kits & laptop computers)
Class Size:
6 - 10
Class Length:
Two semesters (new students are welcome second semester)
Curriculum:
Mindstorms Robotics (MIT)
Homework:
Occasional (look-ups)
Prerequisites:
None
Class Description:
Take your interest in Robotics to the next level. In this class students will learn to build and program robots for the RoboFest challenge. RoboFest is a worldwide Robotics competition held right here in South East Michigan (The World competition is held at Lawrence Technological University). During this year-long class we will learn to build and program robots and practice in the fall, take on the new challenge in the winter, and form teams to compete in the international Robofest robot competition in the spring.
Requirements: Interest in LEGO and Robotics, willingness to work as part of a team. In the Spring we will assist any parents that want help registering a team at Robofest.
Instructor Bio:
George Albercook has taught homeschool students for four years during the school year and during the summer he started and runs a successful day camp called Rocks and Robots Summer. Before that he spent 10 years organizing teams of scientists, engineers and students to hand build custom scientific laboratory and field equipment. He has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Private Guitar Discipline:
music
Grade Level:
1st -12th
Instructor:
Aaron Wolf Tuition: $220 for 1/2 hour lesson, $396 for hour; 3 or more students $140 Class size: Private 1/2 hour lessons, private full hour lessons OR a group class of 3-6 is possible. For the group class students need to sign up together with fellow students they have contacted and decided will work well together, SEE DESCRIPTION. Please call Julia Cooper at 734-944-9317 to discuss before sign-up if you have organized such a group for first, second, or third hour. Class Length: One semester Curriculum: Syllabus is tailored to fit the learning style, musical interest, and pace that is appropriate to each student. Homework: Daily practice (15-30 minutes or more) Prerequisites: none Class Description: Individual instruction is ideal for aspiring guitarists at any level. Styles may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk... contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student. For Group Class: To sign up for this class option, students are asked to find fellow students with similar enough interests, motivation, and background. Ideally, they might even live close enough to meet sometimes during the week between classes for extra practice. The group should coordinate and sign up together for their preferred class hour. Classes may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk, or exploration of many different styles. Contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student Instructor Bio: Aaron graduated from EMU, 2004 with a degree in classical guitar performance. A dedicated teacher, he has been teaching for over 10 years. He has experience performing and composing both solo and in a pop/rock band but is now focused primarily on teaching. He has particular interest in the physics and psychology of music and believes in critical understanding of musical experience beyond studying only traditional styles and techniques. Aaron's teaching is aimed toward enabling students to be thoughtful, critical, creative, curious, and self-motivated.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title: Theatrical Combat II
Discipline: Theater/Martial Arts
Grade Level: 4th and above
Instructor: Christopher Barbeau
Tuition: $70 – ($10 for wooden sword if not already purchased)
Class Size: Minimum 6 Maximum 14
Class Length: 1 hour
Curriculum: Hands-on w/lectures Homework: Some Drills
Prerequisites: At least one Theatrical Combat I session Class Description: Continued studies in the techniques of Theatrical Combat: A non-competitive blend of Martial Arts, Fencing, Historical Swordplay, Dance, Music and Acting. Perfect for the youngster who needs a safe way to expend energy. Material emphasized will be falling and rolling, swordplay and introduction to basic Aikido. Format is geared to include all physical skill levels and will end in a performance. Instructor Bio: Maestro Christopher Barbeau is the fight choreographer in residence for the Michigan Opera Theater, the Toledo Opera, and the Michigan Classical Repertory Theater and Villiage Shakespeare Festival. He manages and directs his own troupe, the Ring of Steel Action Theatre and has 13 feature film credits and over 350 stage credits over the 34 years of his theatrical carrier. He was the national junior Epee champion in 1975 and earned a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido, a 2nd degree black belt Jiu Jitsu and holds a BGS from the University of Michigan with concentrations in English, History, Philosophy and Physics. Maestro Barbeau has appeared around the country at Renaissance Festivals, Celtic Fairs, and other live venues and has taught at the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Oakland University. The Ring of Steel maintains an award winning training program with national recognition and international exposure.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title:
Violin Group Class Books 1-Book 2—Two Grenadiers
Discipline:
Music-instrumental
Grade Level:
Elementary, MS
Instructor:
Julie Toshach
Tuition:
$42 first child/$30 all other siblings /$10 materials
Class Size:
4-12
Class Length:
1 hour
Curriculum:
Suzuki Violin Repertoire Books 1-2
Homework:
Practice —there will be two concerts scheduled outside class time
Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor/must be enrolled in private lessons
Class Description:
Group violin class emphasizing ensemble playing, music theory, reading and rhythm games. Fall semester working toward a Christmas concert; Spring semester ending with a group performance— joined by the advanced violin class. The group concerts will be outside of class time. Instructor Bio:
Julie Toshach holds a BA in Music from SUNY at Plattsburgh and is certified for Suzuki Books 1- 10 by the Suzuki Assoc. of the Americas. She has taught violin for over 25 years.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Watercolors (Beginning and Continuing) Discipline:
Art Grade Level:
6th and up (adults welcome) Instructor:
Judith (Judy) Spike Tuition:
$60 plus $15 materials fee
Class Size:
10 minimum, 12 maximum
Class Length:
1 semester Curriculum:
Basic drawing and watercolor techniques
Homework:
Flexible per student’s time—not required Prerequisites:
none Class Description:
Learn watercolor techniques and enjoy working with this medium! Projects will be customized according to student experience. Instructor Bio:
Judy Spike was a special education and kindergarten public school teacher for 31 years. She has taught watercolors for adults in her home for the last 7 years. She is a member of the Ann Arbor Women Artists, participating in juried shows and art fairs. The name of her studio is Colors for Mercy. Proceeds from art sales and teaching support mission work with Medical Ministry International in third world countries.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION
Course Title:
Worshipful Dance
Discipline:
Dance
Grade Level:
5th and up
Instructor:
Nelleke A. Wooten
Tuition:
$70/student per semester
Class Size:
6-16
Class Length:
Semester
Curriculum:
None
Homework:
None
Prerequisites:
none
Class Description:
This class will give the students a chance to explore worship through the medium of dance. Students will learn various dance techniques and explore creative movement. We will also be creating our own movement. We will be learning and rehearsing a piece for the Extravaganza. We will have a joy-filled time giving God glory through our movement.
Loose fitting clothing is required along with an open and happy spirit Instructor Bio:
Nelleke Wooten has her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance. She was trained in classical ballet and has danced professionally with the modern company, Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers. She has choreographed and taught for Mustard Seed School, Hoboken and the United Nations International School, New York City. Nelleke is the proud mom of Dash Lee Wooten. Additional Information:
I intend to use clothing that the students or I already own as the costumes for the Extravaganza. There is no extra costume fee.
2nd hour (10:00 - 10:55)
Grade Level
5th/6th
Hour:
2nd
Course Title:
Mapping the World by Heart
Instructor:
Jayin Wavrik
Class Fee:
$30 No. of Semesters: 2
Homework:
YES- there will be homework EVERY WEEK. It is essential that the students all keep up w/ the work! Prerequisites:
none Class Description:
If you want to be on top of geography, this is the class for you! We will work through David Smith’s successful program. By the end the year students will be able to produce their own accurate map of the world.
Grade Level:
5th/6th
Hour:
2nd
Course Title:
Picturing America
Instructor:
Leah Rowe
Class Fee:
$12
Homework:
First semester a research paper. Second semester presentation. Prerequistes: none Class Description:"Picturing America is the newest initiative of the We The People program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. We the People seeks to strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of America's history and founding principles. To promote this goal Picturing america brings some of our nations most significant images into the classrooms nationwide. It offers a way to understand the history of America - it's diverse people and places, its travails and triumphs -through some of our greatest artistic masterpieces. This exciting new effort in humanities education will exposed thousands of citizens to outstanding a American art, and it will provide a valuable resource that can help bring the past Alive."
For more detailed imformation about the curriculum check out the Picturing America Website (PicturingAmerica.neh.gov)
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Private Guitar Discipline:
music
Grade Level:
1st -12th
Instructor:
Aaron Wolf Tuition: $220 for 1/2 hour lesson, $396 for hour; 3 or more students $140 Class size: Private 1/2 hour lessons, private full hour lessons OR a group class of 3-6 is possible. For the group class students need to sign up together with fellow students they have contacted and decided will work well together, SEE DESCRIPTION. Please call Julia Cooper at 734-944-9317 to discuss before sign-up if you have organized such a group for first, second, or third hour. Class Length: One semester Curriculum: Syllabus is tailored to fit the learning style, musical interest, and pace that is appropriate to each student. Homework: Daily practice (15-30 minutes or more) Prerequisites: none Class Description: Individual instruction is ideal for aspiring guitarists at any level. Styles may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk... contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student. For Group Class: To sign up for this class option, students are asked to find fellow students with similar enough interests, motivation, and background. Ideally, they might even live close enough to meet sometimes during the week between classes for extra practice. The group should coordinate and sign up together for their preferred class hour. Classes may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk, or exploration of many different styles. Contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student Instructor Bio: Aaron graduated from EMU, 2004 with a degree in classical guitar performance. A dedicated teacher, he has been teaching for over 10 years. He has experience performing and composing both solo and in a pop/rock band but is now focused primarily on teaching. He has particular interest in the physics and psychology of music and believes in critical understanding of musical experience beyond studying only traditional styles and techniques. Aaron's teaching is aimed toward enabling students to be thoughtful, critical, creative, curious, and self-motivated. Grade Level:
5th/6th
Hour:
2nd
Course Title:
Write with the Best Instructor:Tina Conti Class Fee:
$10 Homework:
light Prerequisites:
Must know basics of grammar
Class Description:
Using classical literature and other great works as models of writing, students will learn to write descriptively and effectively. They will also learn how to proofread their work. We will work on writing descriptive paragraphs, dialogue, short story, fable and friendly letter.
Grade Level:
5th/6th
Hour:
3rd
Course Title:
Climbing your Historical Family Tree Instructor:
Teresa Andrews
Class Fee:
$15
No. of Semesters:
1
Homework:
Contacting of relatives to ask questions Prerequisites:noneClass Description:
In this class each student will study their own family tree and fill out genealogy charts. We will also study what was happening in history while we make our family trees. Such as looking to see who in our individual families was alive during WWI or if our ancestors fought in the Civil War.
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title: Introduction to Theatrical Combat
Discipline: Theater
Grade Level: 5th and above
Instructor: Maestro Christopher Barbeau
Tuition: $70 plus $10 for wooden sword
Class Size: Minimum 6 Maximum 16
Class Length: 1 hour
Curriculum: Hands-On w/some academic presentations Homework: Technique rehearsal either solo or with other students from class
Prerequisites: none Class Description: A 12 week survey of theatrical combat techniques and protocols. Rapier, Broadsword and Hand-to-hand techniques are explored in a non-competitive and individually challenging format geared to include all physical skill levels. Instructor Bio: Maestro Christopher Barbeau is the fight choreographer in residence for the Michigan Opera Theater, the Toledo Opera, and the Michigan Classical Repertory Theater. He manages and directs his own troupe, the Ring of Steel Action Theatre and has 13 feature film credits and over 350 stage credits over the 33 years of his theatrical carrier. He was the national junior Epee champion in 1975 and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido, a 2nd degree black belt Jiu Jitsu and holds a BGS from the University of Michigan with concentrations in English, History, Philosophy and Physics. Maestro Barbeau has appeared around the country at Renaissance Festivals, Celtic Fairs, and other live venues and has taught at the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University and Oakland University. The Ring of Steel maintains an award winning training program with national recognition and international exposure.
Grade Level:
5th/6th
Hour:
3rd
Course Title:
Physics for Fun! - Or, the Budding Engineer Instructor:
Carrie Zahm
Class Fee:
$15 per semester No. of Semesters:
2 Homework:
There will be a small amount of mandatory homework with the option of more for those who choose it. Class Description:
We will study the elementary concepts of physics in this fun and exciting hands-on class. Concepts covered will include: Light, electricity and magnetism, temperature and heat, and force, motion and energy. Our studies will include experiments, discussion, videos, vocabulary, games, reading and more! I have my own budding engineer at home from college this summer who will help to give “the cutting edge” to this course!
EXPLORERS' PROFESSIONAL CLASS DESCRIPTION Course Title:
Private Guitar Discipline:
music
Grade Level:
1st -12th
Instructor:
Aaron Wolf Tuition: $220 for 1/2 hour lesson, $396 for hour; 3 or more students $140 Class size: Private 1/2 hour lessons, private full hour lessons OR a group class of 3-6 is possible. For the group class students need to sign up together with fellow students they have contacted and decided will work well together, SEE DESCRIPTION. Please call Julia Cooper at 734-944-9317 to discuss before sign-up if you have organized such a group for first, second, or third hour. Class Length: One semester Curriculum: Syllabus is tailored to fit the learning style, musical interest, and pace that is appropriate to each student. Homework: Daily practice (15-30 minutes or more) Prerequisites: none Class Description: Individual instruction is ideal for aspiring guitarists at any level. Styles may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk... contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student. For Group Class: To sign up for this class option, students are asked to find fellow students with similar enough interests, motivation, and background. Ideally, they might even live close enough to meet sometimes during the week between classes for extra practice. The group should coordinate and sign up together for their preferred class hour. Classes may include classical, experimental/creative, jazz, blues, rock, folk, or exploration of many different styles. Contact the teacher with any particular questions. Students will need the following: Appropriate size guitar with case or padded bag, music stand for home practice, guitar tuner and metronome (ideally combination unit). Other materials including book(s) or other accessories may be suggested as applicable to each student Instructor Bio: Aaron graduated from EMU, 2004 with a degree in classical guitar performance. A dedicated teacher, he has been teaching for over 10 years. He has experience performing and composing both solo and in a pop/rock band but is now focused primarily on teaching. He has particular interest in the physics and psychology of music and believes in critical understanding of musical experience beyond studying only traditional styles and techniques. Aaron's teaching is aimed toward enabling students to be thoughtful, critical, creative, curious, and self-motivated.
Grade Level:
5th/6th
Hour:
3rd
Course Title:
The Power of Friendship Instructor:
Fawn Kieliszewski Class Fee:
$10 Homework:
Read three chapters weekly; answer study guide questions including vocabulary.
Prerequisites:
none Class Description:
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Discover the magic of the secret garden along with Mary, Dickon, and Colin. The sweetness and mystery of a long neglected garden springing forth life parallels the life that wells up in the children as they nurture the garden and each other. This is a book study class incorporating reading, discussion, and hands-on projects. The last two classes will be watching the movie and having a book party.
PM CLASSES ARE FOR 6TH GRADE - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Class descriptions for PM 6th grade classes can be found under this Middle School link
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