Wednesday School Classes

A fun ballet and movement class for beginners. Focus will be on learning proper technique within a fun environment. Students need matte pink tights and solid leotard, no frills, and pink full sole slippers.

This is a Bible-based money management curriculum for ages 5-7. In the featured story, children save to buy a puppy. They learn how to earn, save, give, and spend, as well as learn important things about God.

This class is for K-1 students who need to master the art of handwriting. We will practice letters, spacing, and line placement. Students will need to bring a small dry erase board and a marker to class.

Come discover what it’s like to live in Brazil as we sing songs, learn Portuguese, play games, do crafts and eat typical Brazilian foods.

We will learn how to use sculpting tools to form five different pieces of art. We will include a brief art history of famous sculptors.

The students will use their detective skills to identify and choose healthful foods. They will learn clues to read food labels and detect marketing deceptions while participating in hands on activities.

Learn to draw what you see colored pencils, pen, and pastels. For more information about Mrs. Latham you may visit www.gingerlatham.com.

Come enjoy group sports and games including kickball, football, ultimate frisbee and more. We will be going outside as weather permits. Please dress to play.

We will spend each week learning about a different American hero and discussing the impact their life has had on our country. We will complete a crossword puzzle each week to reinforce what we learn, plus games and other activities planned to go along with our lesson for days where time permits.

We will be making a variety of puppets (sock, finger, mouth puppets, etc.). Some puppets may take a couple of weeks to finish. We will perform shows in class and in chapel.

We will study ten different artists from different periods in history and do a piece of artwork in the style of the artist we are studying. We will study different artists than last semester.

This non-traditional, playing-based program has students playing contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from their first lessons. Access to a piano or keyboard to practice on is required. This class is for those students who have completed Level 5.

This class has a different purpose than a basic "drama" class. We will be learning how to act, sing, and tell stories without costumes, sets or props. We may actually perform for some other folks, too!

Home Ec is a class that will teach girls and boys life skills like cooking, simple first aid, grocery shopping with a budget, child care, sewing and more. High School kids can also take this class. Required: textbook you can purchase independently for about $30. Continuation of the Fall Semester.

Learn how to recognize and respond to emergencies & learn how to administer first aid. We will have a mock disaster and practice our skills, and we will make our own first aid kits.

Need a little help with Math up through Algebra 2? Bring your Math to study hall and get help. Struggling with Algebra? I’ll help simplify it.

Students will receive a solid foundation in basic and advanced concepts using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint with an introduction to Onenote and Microsoft Office Macro Programming. A computer capable of running Microsoft Office 2007, software, and textbook will be required.

Using with the second book, Bon Voyage 2, and its notebook, we will continue developing grammar and vocabulary to improve our fluency in French. We will also explore some French literature, movies, and songs to increase our exposure to the language and culture. Explore culinary delights.

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

Learn basic sign language through fun and interactive songs.

We will be building with a building challenge each week. At the end of the class there will be a presentation time for the students to get up in front of the class and talk about their creation. Bring your own Legos!

Explore sound, light, and heat energies through hands on experiments. Project AIMS curriculum will be used.

Through the Japanese art of origami, we will learn how to use paper to make fun gifts for different occasions. We will learn many ways to reach out to people--a fancy envelope for a friend, a ferris wheel to cheer up a sick child, a favorite animal, a boat, etc. Lots of useful things to share!

Hands on experiments using everyday items to discover how things work.

Learn basic card games and board game strategies.

Each family is responsible for purchasing their own textbook, Apologia Elementary Astronomy. Students will be responsible for reading and some notebooking at home. In class we'll complete many of the activities/experiments plus play some games to reinforce the material.

We will follow the American Red Cross’ guidelines as we learn basic first aid and how to respond in an emergency. We will also make our own first aid kits.

This class will bring out the builder in every participant while sharpening the ability to problem solve and develop team work.

For students who have taken a class from Mrs. Latham in a previous semester, here is an opportunity to go a little more in depth with your drawing skills. For more information about Mrs. Latham you may visit www.gingerlatham.com

Come enjoy group sports and games including kickball, football, ultimate frisbee and more. We will be going outside as weather permits. Please dress to play.

We will be singing songs that praise the Lord!! It is a high energy class for those who love to sing! Students will need to print out their lyrics at home & bring a folder.

We will be taking a critical look at the events surrounding WW I. We will investigate the politics and economics as well as learn to evaluate sources as credible or not.

This non-traditional, playing-based program has students playing contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from their first lessons. Access to a piano or keyboard for practice is required. Students who were in Group Piano in Block B or C in the fall can participate in this class

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? Do you know how, but could use a little time or extra help? Need some new tips or ideas? This class is for beginner through advance and is open to anyone...

This class has a different purpose than a basic "drama" class. We will be learning how to act, sing, and tell stories without costumes, sets or props. We may actually perform for some other folks, too!

In this course we will learn test taking techniques specific to the ACT which will help students improve their test scores. We will discuss strategies and types of questions for English, Reading, Math, and Science and do multiple sample questions. Students will also take practice tests in all areas

We will learn beginning French grammar and vocabulary to set a solid foundation for learning French. Using the curriculum Bon Voyage! which includes a book and notebook you can usually buy second-hand, the student will be required to do 1 to 3 hours of independant study a week.

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

We will play with different types of painting and other crafts. Students will need a tee shirt to use as a smock.

This is a creative biblical approach to natural science. Units include creation, the universe, the earth, nonliving things: rocks and minerals, weather, plant kingdom, and the animal kingdom. These will be hands on activities to learn about what God has created.

We will learn to play some cool songs with children's handbells.

We will be building with a building challenge each week. At the end of the class there will be a presentation time for the students to get up in front of the class and talk about their creation. Bring your own Legos!

Learn to praise and worship the Lord with our voices and our bodies as we move to the music.

Class will cover the study ofcreation, the fall, the flood, and Dinosaurs!

It’s Football Time at FCMJ! Not only lots of game time (weather permitting) but learn how to develop your game skills including defense, passing, offense, kicking, and good sportsmanship. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite team uniforms. Must wear sneakers and have their own ball.

A serious beginning/intermediate ballet class where the focus will be on learning proper technique in a loving environment. Students will need matte ballet tights with a plain, solid leotard, no frills or sequins.

Enjoy learning about plants?! This class will encourage students to read 4-6 pages a day, four days a week. Children will be given plants to grow at home. In class, we’ll do experiments and design a Botany game. Purchase Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Botany as the textbook, journal not req.

Through the Japanese art of origami, we will learn how to use paper to make fun gifts for many different occasions. We will learn many ways to reach out to other people -- whether it be through a fancy envelope for a friend, a ferris wheel to cheer up a sick child, a favorite animal to give, etc.

Come learn the vocabulary and concepts of Chemistry. We'll be doing a titration, making Nylon, naming complex molecules, doing Re-dox RxNS and more!

The election will be over, but our civic duties will still continue! We will be pointing out historical highlights, introducing government concepts, and discussing Supreme Court cases. We will also have original music to support each lesson. I will try to arrange an election-related field trip

This non-traditional, playing-based program has students playing contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from their first lessons. Access to a piano or keyboard to practice on is required.

The students will use their detective skills to identify & choose healthful foods. They will learn clues to read food labels and detect marketing deceptions while participating in hands on activities.

Speak Up! It’s never too early to begin learning the fundamentals of public speaking! Students will receive a gentle introduction to speech writing and giving. Takes students step-by-step through the speech process by giving opportunities to take notes,outline speeches,write openers ,closers, etc.

This class will be covering many stimulating topics such as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, and environmentalism. We will also be assembling a laboratory notebook with many hands-on experiments for our lab credit.

A first year high school chemistry course which includes discussion of significant figures, classification, thermodynamics, acids and bases, redox reactions, soulutions, atomic structure, molecular geometry, gas laws and more. Textbook: TBA Pre-requisite: Algebra 1 and Biology

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

High School students who remain on campus when they are not registered for any class must enroll in Study Hall or be a Teacher’s Assistant.

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

**** Please send diapers and wipes with your child and extra clothes (just in case). Please remember to label everything!!

Story Time will be a mixture of listening, activities, and playtime. The class is reserved for those students who have older siblings (6th grade & up) in Block D classes.

You will be playing some classic party games and some with a new twist. If you like fun, this is the class for you!

Kids will play a variety of board games and card games and learn strategy while having fun with their classmates. Kids are welcome to bring in their favorite games to share and play.

An intermediate/advanced class designed for students who have had previous dance experience. Focus will be on proper technique within a loving, Christ-centered environment. Matte, convertible tights needed as well as a solid colored leotard, no frills.

Students will play a variety of team sports while focusing on rules, skills, and sportsmanship. Sports included may include flag football, kickball, volleyball, wiffleball, etc. Please dress to play hard and stay warm.

We will be singing Christian songs. The children will learn how to sing tother including solos and harmony. It's a GREAT way to worship and share the Lord. Boys are welcome!

Come make a joyful noise as we learn some basic dance steps as we work toward being like Fred and Ginger. Each student must purchase his or her own tap shoes.

This class utilizes many skills including leadership to assemble a co-op yearbook. Students will need to use creativity, spelling, math, public communication, photography and even teamwork. Yearbook helps students learn and master a variety of things.

This class is strictly for the teacher's children during Block D only.

This class will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from August through May. Students will be completing various 4H projects throughout the year.

This class will meet on the second Wednesday of each month from August through May. Students will be completing various 4H projects throughout the year.

This class will not meet on a regular basis. Students are invited to complete various 4H projects throughout the year. Meetings will be announced.