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MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL 2nd DAY CLASSES

Explorers offers a 2nd day of classes at St. Luke Church for middle school and high school students. Classes for the 2nd Day Program take place from 9:00am-12:00pm, on the same basic morning schedule as the Tuesday classes. Registration for the 2nd Day Program is an additional $15 per student which helps to cover the cost to use the facility for that day. Some classes will also have a class fee.

 

The 2nd Day Program offers opportunities for students to interact in a group to study the material they are learning in their Tuesday classes as well as create additional opportunities for growing relationships with their Explorers friends. Students must be registered for at least one class at Explorers on Tuesdays in order to participate in the Explorers 2nd Day Program.

 

Below you will find the list of classes which have instructors or for which we hope to have instructors in place well before the beginning of the Fall Semester. The 2nd Day coordinator is still hard at work making plans for additional 2nd Day classes and/or social activities. If you have an idea for such a class, whether student-led or adult-led please contact Marie Havens ASAP. The 2nd Day program is quickly becoming a way for our older students to further develop their friendships with their Explorers classmates. We look forward to seeing more of our teens at 2nd Day this fall!

 

 

 1st Hour2nd Hour 3rd Hour
French Conversation Class Altered Poetry Workshop Anatomy & Physiology Study Group

Japanese Conversation Class

Chemistry Study Group

Spanish Conversation Class

 

 

 
1st hour (8:55 - 9:55)  
Grade Level:
6th-12th
Hour:
1st
Course Title:
French Conversation Class
Instructor:
TBA
Class Fee:
TBA
Class Size Min:
4
Class Size Max:
na
Supplies:
homework assignments
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in a French class at home or elsewhere
Class Description:
Many homeschool students attempt to study a foreign language at home. They often do well with learning written grammar & vocabulary but have much difficulty learning to use their language conversationally. During this hour, students learning French will engage in a variety of activities which will help them develop their conversational speaking ability.

Grade Level:
6th-12th
Hour:
1st
Course Title:
Japanese Conversation Class
Instructor:
Marie Havens
Class Fee:
$3
Class Size Min:
4
Class Size Max:
na
Supplies:
homework assignments
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in a Japanese class at home or elsewhere
Class Description:
During this hour, students learning Japanese will engage in a variety of activities which will facilitate understanding of the lessons they are learning in their Japanese classes at Explorers or elsewhere. Activities will include conversation, help with homework, reviewing vocabulary, etc.

Students must come prepared with all their learning materials (text, handouts, flashcards, etc), extra paper and pencil.

This class will be very helpful for students enrolled in the  Japanese classes being offered at Explorers this semester. Marie Havens lived in Japan for over 10 years while her husband was on corporate assignment. She communicates weekly with the Explorers Japanese teacher, Rumi Bird, concerning the students’ assignments in order to tailor the students’ conversation to they are learning in class.
Grade Level:
6th-12th
Hour:
1st
Course Title:
Spanish Conversation Class
Instructor:
TBD
Class Fee:
TBD
Class Size Min:
4
Class Size Max:
na
Supplies:
homework assignments
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in a Spanish class at home or elsewhere
Class Description:
Many homeschool students attempt to study a foreign language at home. They often do well with learning written grammar & vocabulary but have much difficulty learning to use their language conversationally. During this hour, students learning Spanish will engage in a variety of activities which will help them develop their conversational speaking ability.

This class will be very helpful for students enrolled in the  Spanish I class being offered at Explorers this semester.

2nd hour (10:00 - 10:55) 

Grade Level:
Middle and high school
Hour:
2nd
Course Title:
Altered Poetry Workshop
Instructor:
Mercedes St. John
Class Fee:
$15
Class Size Min:
2
Class Size Max:
10
No. of Semesters:
1
Supplies:
Textbook, homework assignments, and possibly lab supplies
Curriculum:
na
Homework:
Very little
Prerequisites:
None, just love of poetry and willingness to work
High School Credit:
na
Class Description:
This class will incorporate fun and unconventional exercises for writing, recording, and preserving poetry.   It is a mix of art and poetry.  Workshops will include Found Poetry, a Poetry Wheel,  Altered Poetry Book,  and more.  Each student will need a small inexpensive journal.      

3rd hour (11:00 - 11:55) 

Grade Level:
High school
Hour:
3rd
Course Title:
Chemistry Study Group

Instructor:
Teresa Bratton
Class Fee:
0
Class Size Min:
2
Class Size Max:
na
No. of Semesters:
1
Supplies:
Textbook, homework assignments, and possibly lab supplies
Curriculum:
Apologia “Exploring Creation with Chemistry”  
Homework:
na
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in Apologia Chemistry class at Explorers or elsewhere
High School Credit:
na
Class Description:
This is a study group designed to allow students enrolled in the Apologia Chemistry class either at Explorers or elsewhere to interact with one another for more effective studying.  It is expected that they use this time to help one another through difficult mathematical problems or more difficult concepts covered in their lectures.  They may also use this time to work through labs.

Teresa Bratton is one of the instructors for the Chemistry class that meets at Explorers on Tuesday.

Grade Level:
High school
Hour:
3rd
Course Title:
Anatomy & Physiology Study Group

Instructor:
Marie Havens 
Class Fee:
0
Class Size Min:
2
Class Size Max:
na
No. of Semesters:
1
Supplies:
Textbook & homework assignments
Curriculum:
Apologia “Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology”   
Homework:
na
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in Apologia Anatomy & Physiology class at Explorers or elsewhere
High School Credit:
na
Class Description:
This is a study group designed to allow students enrolled in the Apologia Anatomy & Physiology class either at Explorers or elsewhere to interact with one another for more effective studying.  It is expected that they use this time to help one answer questions, review difficult concepts, and drill vocabulary covered in their lectures & books. 

Marie Havens is the High School team leader for Explorers. She has a physical therapy degree and worked for 9 years as a physical therapist and childbirth educator prior to her husband’s 10 year overseas corporate assignment.  She will communicate regularly with the Explorers Anatomy & Physiology instructor, Stephanie Smith concerning the students’ assignments.