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A Period
| 8:30 a.m - 9:25 a.m.
List of 7 items.
Essay Mastery - Crafting Clear and Concise Prose
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: AB
( This class runs for 2 periods )
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
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Introduction to Ceramics ( 2-period class )
Instructor: Ben Smith
Grade(s): 5-12
Period: AB
( This class runs for 2 periods )
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
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Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons (2-period class)
Instructor: Rachel Miller
Grade(s): 7-10
Period: AB
( This is a 2-period class )
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
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Keyboarding
Instructor: Josue Guerrero
Grade(s): 3-12
Period: A
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Mock Trial Introduction to Law, Trials and Writing for Court
Instructor: David Tokofsky & Robert Spira
Grade(s): 6-11
Period: A
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Study Skills - Test Taking Strategies & Stress Management
Instructor: Ira Madnikoff
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: A
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 and 2
Cost: $330
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Team Debate
Instructor: Win Mordecai
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: A
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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B Period
| 9:35 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
List of 7 items.
Beginning Archery
Instructor: Jeffery Gin
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Critical Thinking - Conspiracy Theories
Instructor: Ira Madnikoff
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Grammar & Writing Mechanics
Instructor: Laura Marion
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 ONLY
Cost: $330
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Grammar Basics for the Middle School Grades
Instructor: Kendall Hickman
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1
ONLY
Cost: $330
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Introduction to the Art of Graphic Design
Instructor: Sarah Fay
Grade(s): 5-9
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Keyboarding
Instructor: Josue Guerrero
Grade(s): 3-12
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Mock Trial Introduction to Law, Trials and Writing for Court
Instructor: David Tokofsky & Robert Spira
Grade(s): 6-11
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
Read More
C Period
| 10:40 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
List of 15 items.
Algebra - Bridging 8th-9th ( 2-period class )
Instructor: Jack Prater
Grade(s): 8-9
Period: CD
( This is a 2-period class )
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
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Beginning Archery
Instructor: Jeffery Gin
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Fun with Frisbees
Instructor: Tim Bell
Grade(s): 4-12
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Grammar & Writing Mechanics
Instructor: Laura Marion
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: B
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 ONLY
Cost: $330
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Intro to Programming with Python
Instructor: Win Mordecai
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Introduction to Ceramics ( 2-period class )
Instructor: Ben Smith
Grade(s): 5-12
Period: CD
(This class runs for 2 periods)
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
Read More
Introduction to the Art of Cinematic Storytelling
Instructor: Michael Eaton
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: CD
(This class runs for 2 periods)
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $660
Read More
Introduction to the Art of Graphic Design
Instructor: Sarah Fay
Grade(s): 5-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Keyboarding
Instructor: Amy Jaffe
Grade(s): 3-12
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Mock Trial Introduction to Law, Trials and Writing for Court
Instructor: David Tokofsky & Robert Spira
Grade(s): 6-11
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Songwriting Magic for the Middle Grades
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Sports Business: Building a Modern Franchise
Instructor: Ira Madnikoff
Grade(s): 5-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Swifterature - A Literary Analysis of Taylor Swift Songs
Instructor: Kendall Hickman
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1
ONLY
Cost: $330
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The Function of Art
Instructor: Maya Lianne
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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The Science of Baking Without Heat
Instructor: Celeste Gonzalez
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: C
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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D Period
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
List of 9 items.
Basketball Skills & Drills
Instructor: Vincent Oliver
Grade(s): 7-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Current Events & The Thinking Student
Instructor: David Tokofsky
Grade(s): 6-11
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Grammar Basics for the Middle School Grades
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 2
ONLY
Cost: $330
Read More
Keyboarding
Instructor: Josue Guerrero
Grade(s): 5-12
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Music Appreciation
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1
ONLY
Cost: $330
Read More
Spanish Grammar and Conversation
Instructor: Martha Gutierrez
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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TedTalk Jr
Instructor: Maya Lianne
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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The Art of Balloon Decorations
Instructor: Isamar Mesta
Grade(s): 5-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1
ONLY
Cost: $330
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Ukulele Yes!
Instructor: Shiri Goldsmith
Grade(s): 5-9
Period: D
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Period E: Lunch | 12:50 p.m.
F Period
| 1:55 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
List of 7 items.
Algebra 1 ( 2-Period Class )
Instructors: Math Faculty
Grade(s): 8-9
Period: FG - 1:55 pm-4:30 pm
( This is a 2+ period class )
Duration:
6 weeks
( This class runs across both Sessions 1 and 2 )
Cost: $1320
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Creating your Own Podcast Show
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1
ONLY
Cost: $330
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Escape Room
Instructor: TBD
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Grammar & Writing Mechanics
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 2
ONLY
Cost: $330
Read More
Introduction to the Art of Stage Combat: Unleashing Theatrical Feats!
Instructor: Nicholas Law
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Ready, Stretch, Go! Yoga & Mindfulness
Instructor: Shiri Goldsmith
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Study Skills - Note Taking and Outlining
Instructor: Ira Madnikoff
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: F
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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G Period
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
List of 5 items.
Creating your Own Podcast Show
Instructor: Michelle Otis
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: G
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 2
ONLY
Cost: $330
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Intro to Flow Arts
Instructor: Liem Yen
Grade(s): 6-12
Period: G
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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Introduction to the Art of Stage Combat: Unleashing Theatrical Feats!
Instructor: Nicholas Law
Grade(s): 9-12
Period: G
Duration: 3 weeks/ Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
Read More
Mastering the Art of Game Shows!
Instructor: Ira Madnikoff
Grade(s): 6-9
Period: G
Duration: 3 weeks/ Sessions 1 & 2
Cost: $330
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Spaceship Engineers
Instructor: Michael Minto
Grade(s): 5-12
Period: G
Duration: 3 weeks / Session 1 or 2
Cost: $330
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