We are a Parent Partnership Program where parents of home schooled children and teachers from the Deer Park School District work together to define the educational goals and materials our parents and students use at home. The first session of Home Link started in September 2000 with 38 students. Today, we have over 500 students. We also provide core and enrichment classes at our Deer Park and Clayton campuses.

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Home Link Course Catalog for School year 2009-2010 2nd Semester.

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3-D Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
We'll take wire, plaster, clay, paper, wood and wax and then we'll pound, carve, bend, smoosh, chip and mold fabulous 3-D creations. 6-8 & 9-12

Action Sculpy
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bobbette Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Build your own sculpy forts, castles, and armies. We may even build some horses, knights, and possibly a chess set. Learn how with this creative class.

Advanced Cake Decorating
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Stephanie Lentz (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This course is for the student who has taken cake decorating and wants to advance theirdecorating ability. Come learn new techniques from the pros! *students must have taken the basic cake decorating class from Homelink to enroll in this class

Advanced Pottery/Clay Art/Wheel Throwing
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammy Magnuson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
6-12 **This class requires that students have taken a previous clay/pottery class and placement in this class needs approval by the instructor before registering. This class is intended for the student who really enjoys working in clay and desires to advance their abilities with the medium. They will learn more advanced techniques in hand-building and master throwing pots on the wheel. Students will have certain expectations regarding their work and are expected to take more time, striving for detailed, refined and unique art forms. Together with the instructor, they will plot a course of objectives for the semester. A student in the class needs to havethe maturity to work more independently and strive for quality work, with a desire to further explore and stretch their growth with clay. They will assist with loading the kiln and learn more about different types of clays and kilns. If time allows this class may explore some different types of firing methods.

Adventure Read
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michele Jones (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 3
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
Do you like stories? We will be reading a terrific book each week, then do a fun, writitng-type project. It might be a silent slide show or a story cube. This class will have lots of interesting activities!

Adventures in Ooey City
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kayce Gilcrist (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Home of The Ooey Gooey Lady, where waste is a bad word and 3 is the magic number; Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Let's take that scrap paper and make our own crazy custom paper, dryer lint never has to be thrown away, we can make clay, and those 2-litre bottles become an on the go seek and find game! Let's get messy and have fun making many wonderfully crafty items that you and your family will enjoy!

Adventures of Lewis and Clark
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 1
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Distinguish and track animal prints, stitch up a pair of homemade moccasins or create a buffalo mask and dance rattle. Many fun, hands-on activities bring the Lewis & Clark journey to life in this hands-on class.

After Lunch Desserts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
In the mood for something sweet? Let's make it!

Algebra
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Roy Wood (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
John Saxon stated,"Algebra is not difficult; algebra is just different. Things that are different become familiar things only after they have been practiced for a long time." Missing from this very good quote is the word, "correctly". Quickly and aggressively eliminating any error pattern that may occur will be one of the main goals of the class; then the student has the best chance at being successful. My hope is that the students will enjoy math and have some fun along the way as they master algebra. Algebra is one of the most important subjects in school.

Algebra II
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Roy Wood (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
This year we will be using Saxon "Algebra 2", expanding on what was learned in Algebra 1. John Saxon stated,"Algebra is not difficult; algebra is just different. Things that are different become familiar things only after they have been practiced for a long time." Missing from this very good quote is the word, "correctly". Quickly and aggressively eliminating any error pattern that may occur will be one of the main goals of the class; then the student has the best chance at being successful. My hope is that the students will enjoy math and have some fun along the way as they master algebra 2.

Amazing Animals
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Mari Anne Moyer (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
How do bees make honey? How do geckos walk up the wall? Come explore some amazing creatures - like turtles, snakes etc. Have fun learning about animals and their instincts - geography and art mixed in. Hope to have one field trip planned if there are enough interested.

American Girls
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Sharlene Steverding (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Discover what life was like for girls through the historical fiction novel series "American Girls." We will discuss the history, traditions and influences of the day from girlhood to marriage; doing many activities as they did. Includes reading book exerpts, crafts, foods and dances, as well as celebrations.

Animated Storytelling
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Like to tell or write stories? Add a new dimension to your stories by animating them! We'll use animated gifs from the Internet, draw backgrounds in MS Paint, create simple animations in Adobe Photoshop Elements, and then incorporate them all in MS PowerPoint to illustrate simple stories.

Anytime Fitness- Boys
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Staff Staff (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a class at the local Anytime Fitness for the boys.

Anytime Fitness- Girls
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Staff Staff (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is an exercise class at the local Deer ParkAnytime Fitness.

Art Contempo
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Designing an album cover, drawing magna, painting a brillant larger than life portrait of your pet and arranging shapes and colors into a powerful, abstract piece are a few of the projects we"ll jump inot this season.

Art Through Time
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Create 3-D art projects matched to a series of historical time periods. Use Egyptian hieroglyphics, build and paint a Greek vase, try a catacomb carving from ancient Rome, build a Byzantine mosaic, carve a Celtic "stone", illuminate a Middle Ages manuscript, create a Russian "wood" cut print, create a Japanese name banner, paint a Chinese panda, draw in perspective like Renaissance painters, try Monets impressionism. Enjoy learning and conversation about these historical periods as you create.

Babysitters Safety
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jennifer Hendrickson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
How to keep your sanity without loosing control! We will cover personal safe business procedures, child safety, basic first aid, basic safe cooking, child proofing homes and play areas, discipline, feeding and changing diapers, and much more to prepare you for babysitting!

Ballet 1
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a continuation of classical ballet technique at anintermeditate level. Students will continue to build on their techinique and grace from begininning ballet.This is a year long class that meets 1x per week with a performance in the spring.Note: Girls should wear a black or pink leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Dance skirts may be worn if desired.

Ballet level 2
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
This is a continuation of classical ballet technique at an intermeditate level. Students will continue to develop their techinique and grace. This is a year long class that meets 2x per week with a performance in the spring.Note: Girls should wear a black or dark leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes,and hair in a bun. Dance skirts may be worn if desired.Boys should wear black stretch pants and a white fitted tee-shirt and black or white ballet shoes.

Ballet level 3-4
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a continuation of intermediate ballet technique. This class meets 3 times per week and is designed for dedicated students who want to advance in their dance strength and artistry. This class also introduces pre-point work on Wednesdays for students who are pre-approved. Note: Girls should wear black leotards and pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Ballet skirts may be worn if desired for technique class. Hair should always be worn in a neat bun, and no jewelrey is allowed. Boys should wear black stretch pants, a fitted white tee and black or white ballet shoes.

Ballet level 3-4 & 4-3
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a class combining ballet levels 3 and 4. See course desciptions or ballet level 3 or ballet level 4.

Ballet level 4-3
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is an advaned ballet class that meets 3 times per week, which includes a Wednesday pointe class. This level is designed to introduce advanced ballet concepts and move the student ahead in artistry. Note: Girls should wear black leotards and pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Warm up may be worn in cold weather at the beginning of class. Boys should wear black stretch pants and a fitted white tee shirt and black or white ballet shoes.

Barista!
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Stephanie Lentz (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Have you ever wanted to make those great coffee's we all love? Then this class is for you. We will start out getting your food handlers permit, then learn to make Espresso, Latte's, Chai Tea and Italian Soda's, to name a few. By the time you finish this class you will be able to get a job as a barista. Learn this art and put yourself through college with a fun job.

Basic Animal First Aid
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Do you want to learn to bandage wounds on your horse or small pet? When should you call a Vet? Are you interested in becoming a Veterinarian, or Vet. Technician? Lets have fun learning about different types of pets, and how to take care of them. Well put together a basic first aid kit. Well visit local Vet Clinics, and take a field trip to W.S.U Vet. Hospital.

Basic Woodworking
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
When the electricity is off, you can still build beautiful wood projects using hand tools. Students will be introduced to basic woodworking tools, their functions, care, and safe use. Fun projects will help students develop skills using hand tools and learn different ways that wood can be joined together.

Basketball with Krug-Hanson
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
As the title suggests we will be learning the fundamentals of basketball; proper shooting techniques, pivoting, passing, ball handling, dribbling, one-on-one skills, two-on-two, three-on-two, and basic team offense and team defense. Emphasizing sportsmanship and individual improvement will be paramount.

Basketball with Roy Wood
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Roy Wood (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
We will be learning the fundamentals of basketball; proper shooting techniques, pivoting, passing, ball handling, dribbling, one-on-one skills, two-on-two, three-on-two, and basic team offense and team defense. Emphasizing sportsmanship and individual improvement will be paramount.

Bath & Beauty
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Chanin Starbuck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Have your ever wanted to make your own lip-gloss or body glitter? Now you can! Learn how to make all sorts of bath and beauty products with a few simple ingredients.

BBQ/Hibachi
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jeannine Carter (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Think your BBQ is just for grilling meat? Take this class and learn how to do that, and a whole lot more! You can grill all types of treats; fish, veggies and even baking and desserts!

Beginning Ballet
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
This is a beginning ballet class for students with limited or no dance experience, and is a natural progression from the Home-Link Creative Movement class. Students will learn beginning classical ballet technique and grace. This is a year long class with a performance in the spring.Note: Girls should wear a black or pink leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Dance skirts may be worn if desired.Boys should wear black stretch pants and a white fitted tee-shirt and black or white ballet shoes.

Beginning Sign Language K-2
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tami Glubrecht
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
This is a K-2 class to introduce students to Sign Language through games, stories, and many fun activities. A vocabulary list of about 500 words will be taught along with the manual alphabet.

Beginning Strings
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Anita Perkins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your violin, viola, cello or bass and learn the basics in this beginning strings class.

Beyond Stickmen
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
If your motto is "I can't even draw a stickman" then this your opportunity! After a few lessons, you will be equipped to draw realistically and in 3-D. This class is for the beginning drawing student.

Bible Literacy
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Crystal Senner (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
In this class, you will get a tour of the whole Bible. You will learn about the different literary styles and the various books that make up the Bible. The Bible can be a key to unlock other subjects for you--especially literature, art, music and the social sciences. You will also be exposed to the inductive method of study that will help you in your interpretation of the Bible.

Biology
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Richard Beadle (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Attendance, participation, a student directed project and homework will be expected. This course will meet for three hours weekly and will require considerable time outside of the school days. Students should be well prepared for a rigorous demanding course. Individual help will be available. Student use of the internet or library will be helpful.Contents of this course will include: Methods of Science, Material of Life,Chemistry,Energy for Live,Cell Structure, and Function,Heredity,Simple Organisms,Plants,Animals, Disease,Plant and Animal Systems,Cycles and movement of materials.

British Literature
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Kristin Janson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
This is an academic track class for which students will earn a full English credit. Weekly homework includes reading, writing, projects, presentations and research. This course focuses on British literature from the legends and medieval periods up to the end of the 19th century (perhaps more if we can fit it in!). Students will discover the exciting world of literature and how it shaped England's history, customs, and traditions, as well as our own American history and literature. Through class discussion, lectures, group and individual projects, films and classic documentaries, students will gai n a rich understanding of the beauty of literature and writing, as well as a deeper grasp on their own reaction to this amazing body of work. All genres will be covered, including epic poetry, sonnets, elegies, lyric poetry, dramas and plays, and the short story.

Brunch & More 2-3
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margit Clark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 3
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
Beginning cooking level. Cooking from A through Z ;desserts to main dishes.

Cake/Cookie Decorating
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Stephanie Lentz (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Learn this art from the master artists! Marcel and Stephanie, owners of Marsell's Cakes and teachers at the Community College, will be here! You will learn decorating,including basic design, borders, flowers, script and airbrush techniques, and edible imaging- you know, those professional cakes you see with pictures on them! We will decorate cakes, cupcakes, brownies and even those great cookies you see in cookie bouquets! Come learn all the secrets the pro's use and soon you will be decorating those beautiful cakes yourself.

Card Making & Scrapbooking Fun
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Learn the basics of card making; pop-up, musical, embossing & stamping. Explore the basics of photo cropping, page layouts and journaling. (This class relies on having photos to work with, so students will need to bring them to class)

Chess
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - James Stripes (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Chess for fun and chess for growth. Play the world's most popular game-played on every continent for 1500 years! Develope chess skills and learn chess variants. Loser's chess, Bughouse chess and Pawnwars to name a few.

Choir
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Terrie Drahman
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
"The experience of making music together in a choir will stay with you for a lifetime. If you have a desire to sing and make music, then join us. With the level of talent and artistry in the Homelink students, we're going to be amazing!"

Clay Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammy Magnuson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 1
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Clay Art for Kids K-1 Young students will be introduced to and explore the three-dimensional world of making art using clay. Through fun exploration and getting hands dirty, young students will shape clay into a variety of forms and shapes. To cap it all off, they will also get to paint their pottery pieces in bright colors. Students will make and bring home an average of 12-20 pieces over the course of a semester. 2-3 Clay work and the exploration of there dimensional art forms will make a great introduction to the arts and or Will complement any other artwork you student is working on. Most kids love the feel and touch of clay, and will learn patience as they explore various techniques to make both decorative and functional pottery. Their efforts and experience in clay will be highlighted by painting their original and unique, one of a kind, pottery pieces in bright, colorful glazes. 4-5 With this age group, your child probably has already begun drawing, coloring and perhaps crafting or painting. Clay art is often times a child's first exposure to the three dimensional world of art, requiring a different thought process to making art. This class will have fun getting their hands dirty and making basic shapes and forms, advancing into more intricate pottery pieces as the semester progresses. Pottery pieces will range from small to large, both decorative and functional. Expect 15-20 completed pieces in a semester, perfect for gifts and a lifetime of memories.

Claymation
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 1 to 3
Class Description:
Calling all movie buffs! Want to direct your own Chicken Run adventure? You create brand new clay characters and stop action photography will do the rest. Lights! Camera! Action! You!

Computer Lab M. Jennings
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 4th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 6th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 5th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Class Description:
Join us in the Computer Lab for fun and learning. The Lab at Clayton and Deer Park offer a variety of edutainment software programs for your child or you. The Labs also offer the Microsoft Office Pro 2007 suite of office automation tools. These are the same programs used at our local colleges and universities. They include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. All computers also offer Picasas photo editing software. Each Lab has a color printer, a scanner and a photo quality color printer. The computers all use Microsofts XP operating system and have filtered internet access. The Labs offer access to web based email for parents, but not students. The Labs also offer access to several online tutorials, independent study web sites and online research, learning and teaching web sites. You can arrange for your child to work on any or all of the following independent study online courses of study: Typing Adventure - Home Link purchases annual licenses for our students. This online program uses a skill drill approach to teach typing. It first defines correct finger placement, then guides students through several lessons focusing on pressing the correct key with the correct finger. It also has several adventure games that are played and solved using the lessons learned. Typing Adventure remembers your childs progress and can be worked on using the Lab computers, your home computer or any computer with internet access. Alex Math - You must purchase a subscription for your child for this online math tutorial. Once a subscription is purchased, your child can work on this tutorial using the Lab computers, your home computer or any computer with internet access. Orchard Math, Languaage Arts and Science curriculum supplement - Orchard is only available in the Home Link Labs. It has a great assessment tool that allows you to create a customized Math, Language Arts or Science curriculum supplement. This tool is designed to supplement the lessons you are teaching at home. It uses skill drill type lessons to reinforce key concepts. Customized independent study - upon request and if time in the Lab permits, you can work with us to arrange a customized independent study program for your child. This will depend upon the course of study desired and the amount of available time we have. After enrolling your child in a computer lab class, see Mr. Jennings or Mrs. McCummins if you would like to arrange for an independent study program for your child.

Computer Lab S. McCummins
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Join us in the Computer Lab for fun and learning. The Lab at Clayton and Deer Park offer a variety of edutainment software programs for your child or you. The Labs also offer the Microsoft Office Pro 2007 suite of office automation tools. These are the same programs used at our local colleges and universities. They include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. All computers also offer Picasas photo editing software. Each Lab has a color printer, a scanner and a photo quality color printer. The computers all use Microsofts XP operating system and have filtered internet access. The Labs offer access to web based email for parents, but not students. The Labs also offer access to several online tutorials, independent study web sites and online research, learning and teaching web sites. You can arrange for your child to work on any or all of the following independent study online courses of study: Typing Adventure - Home Link purchases annual licenses for our students. This online program uses a skill drill approach to teach typing. It first defines correct finger placement, then guides students through several lessons focusing on pressing the correct key with the correct finger. It also has several adventure games that are played and solved using the lessons learned. Typing Adventure remembers your childs progress and can be worked on using the Lab computers, your home computer or any computer with internet access. Alex Math - You must purchase a subscription for your child for this online math tutorial. Once a subscription is purchased, your child can work on this tutorial using the Lab computers, your home computer or any computer with internet access. Orchard Math, Languaage Arts and Science curriculum supplement - Orchard is only available in the Home Link Labs. It has a great assessment tool that allows you to create a customized Math, Language Arts or Science curriculum supplement. This tool is designed to supplement the lessons you are teaching at home. It uses skill drill type lessons to reinforce key concepts. Customized independent study - upon request and if time in the Lab permits, you can work with us to arrange a customized independent study program for your child. This will depend upon the course of study desired and the amount of available time we have. After enrolling your child in a computer lab class, see Mr. Jennings or Mrs. McCummins if you would like to arrange for an independent study program for your child.

Computer Safari
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Do you know which animal has the largest eyes, a bat that has a 3 foot wingspan, or the difference between crocodiles and alligators? Using computers and the Internet we will travel around the world on safari learning about many unique and interesting animals. We'll watch video clips, play games, create word processing documents, and much more.

Conversational Spanish
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Richelle Harget (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Would you like to be able to converse with people from another culture? Would you like to learn a new skill that will open doors for you in the job field? Come learn basic Spanish with us. We will be using the Ven Conmigo curriculum used in local high schools and universities. Conversation and practical Spanish will be emphasized as well as basic vocabulary and grammar necessary to start you on the road to being bilingual. Songs and games will make the journey fun as well as educational.

Cookies Galore
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
A new cookie each week: chocolate chip, checkerboard, travel cookie, pizza cookie, chocolate mint sticks, French, German, Scandinavian and more.

Cooking
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margit Clark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Beginning to intermediate cooking level. Cooking from A through Z; desserts to main dishes.

Cooking Around the World
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Travel around the globe and sample some authentic recipes from different countries and cultures. You'll collect the recipes throughout the semester and take them home at the end of the class. We will also learn about the countries we visit, too!

Cooking Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
What could be more fun than edible crafts and artsy foods? Prepare a variety of edible projects and tasty treatslike erupting lava apples, dinosaur claws and treasure pudding.

Cool Computer Critters
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
Like animals? Do you know what is the loudest animal on earth, or the largest snake in the world? As we discover some amazing cool critters from around the world, we'll also learn some basic word processing skills, do fun activity sheets, play games and more.

Craft Recipes
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Chanin Starbuck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
We will be making all sorts of fun recipes! Silly putty, play-doh, sidewalk chalk, bathtub finger paints, bubble solution, glarch, gak, magic puff paint, grease paint, paper mache and so many others!

Crafts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Andrea Hunter (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Take this class and create fun crafts!

Crafty Concoctions
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 1
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Make talking pets, accordion critters, parachuting bugs, sea shell art, dinosaur teeth pendants, people cube puzzles, butterfly pencil holders, centipede desk organizers, bobble heads, bug tic-tac-toe rock games and more fun projects using clay, sand, paper and more.

Crafty Kids
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
This class will have fun and easy crafts for your younger child. Join us as we make zoo tube animals and foam bug houses to pirate hats and treasure chests! We will use clay, dough, paper, glue, crayon and finger paints.

Crafty Visions
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
Create wind spinners, water-color kites, wood painting, masks, canvas art, nature collages, work with clay and much more.

Crazy Paints
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 3
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Jammin' cats; funky monkey; geometric designs...explore the way paper, salt, blending and washes create cool works of art using watercolors, acrylics, and pastels for even beginning painters!

Crazy Sketch
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Falling over snowmen, scary snakes, city scenes, alien creatures! Learn great drawing skills and techniques through funny and interesting guided sketching projects. Primary Crazy Sketch: Using simple lines, shapes and even thumbprints, learn the amazing sketches you can create! Animals, people, objects.....all with a dose of silliness and fun. Any young artist will find success in this unique class.

Create-a-Craft
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Let's make some fun, messy crafts. We will create our crafts outdoors when the weather allows us to. On those other days we will play indoors with fuzzy posters, shrinky dinks, painting and many other fun art items.

Create-a-Game
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
What is a sprite? What is a variable? What is control loop? Why do I need to know what those mean when all I want to do is create a neat game that fires missles at Commander Gord? Don't worry, you'll build a missle firing game, but along the way you will learn what those terms mean. Students will use the Scratch program and game building process developed by MIT.

Creative Crafts for Kids
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Make projects like tube robots, trains, musical instruments, marionettes, sea shell animals, bobble heads, windchimes, pretzel log cabins and a pototo hedgehog. Fingerpainting, clay, paper and glue are mediums used for these easy projects for little hands.

Creative Writing (K-1)
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
This is a fun class where your young children learn letter shapes, letter sounds, and letter blends. We do this through activities such as finger plays, songs, and art projects. We work on those basic motor skills needed for later writing. A daily journal is strongly suggested.

Creative Writing 4-5
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
This is the class for kids who may be afraid of writing or think they don't like to write. A very relaxed approach that encourages creative thinking and results in writing for fun. All writers and potential writers welcome. Come join us! A daily journal is required.

Creative Writing 6-8
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
This is the class for kids who may be afraid of writing or think they don't like to write. A very relaxed approach that encourages creative thinking and results in writing for fun. All writers and potential writers welcome. Come join us! A daily journal is required.

Creative Writing 9-12
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
This class is for the writer who loves to write as well as the writer who is unsure or fearful. Fun and stimulating exercises help get the creative juices flowing and guided practice nails the grammar. This is your chance to share your talent and see what your peers are writing. Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere where you can test your writing skill and improve in all areas of writing. Some homework is required, including a daily journal.Academic credit can be given upon completion of assignments and permission from both teacher and consultant.

Curious Naturalist
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Steve Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
I love the woods and forests. You never know what you will find. We live in a great area, full of natural beauty and lots of wildlife, so let's go exploring! This class will be a hands-on view of our world. We will be studying forest animals, plants and trees and how the seasons affect them. Why do birds migrate and what do the birds that stay do through the cold winter? How do animals such as deer and squirrels stay warm when it's way below zero? The multitude of animals and creatures in a tiny pond will fascinate your student and hopefully pique their interest in science and the world around them.

Current World Problems
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Allen Riggs (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 10 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
In this class students will explore current world problems and the effect those problems have on society today and in the future.

Dance Around the World
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Anna Guthrie (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Learn traditional dances from all over the world with great names like the Crested Hen, the Little Old People, Seven Jumps, Bongo, and more, together with a little geography and cultural information. A great way to fit more exercise into your day!

Digi-Tools with MS Office 2007
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
This class will give you a working knowledge of the digital tools you'll need to succeed in college or the business world. We're changing to MS Office 2007 which is considerably different, so sign up for this class to learn how to navigate your way around this program! Word processing documents, spreadsheets, and a simple multimedia presentation will all be integrated through a project of your choice. We'll also incorporate the use of a digital camera, scanner, and the Internet. This class will meet most of the requirements for the Occupational Credit. Grades 9-12 (year-long)

Digital Photography
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammera Hansen (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Sure, you want to take pictures of your friends and on vacation...but enough of cutting off their foreheads or having the lake water tilting to the left! Learn what goes into a good photo: composition, color, lighting, patterns and more. Lean how to see the usual in an unusual way. Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to enhance what you've taken. *Bring your own camera (a limited number of school cameras may be available).

Dodgeball
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Elizabeth Steinmark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
You asked for it, you've got it! Dodgeball, for a full hour. Come join us for the most requested game, have fun and burn up some evergy, too!

Drama 4-5
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammie White (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
After learning the basics, students will focus on characterization, honing improvisational skills and performing skits. Students will have an opportunity to "show their stuff!" Grades 4-5

Drama I
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Debra LeClair (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
This is a non-performance class. It is designed for the purpose of in class opportunity for those who just want to have fun without the commitment to a performance. Using a wide range of scripts, monologues, drama games,vocal exercises and skits to build up your skills and confidence. Must be able and comfortable to read aloud in class.

Drama II
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Sharlene Steverding (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
I expect commitment, responsibility, team effort, and extra hours of rehearsal time from you in this class and parental approval of this is mandatory. This class is for those who are confident they can take to "The stage." With a wide range of material we use scripts, drama games, monologues, unique exercises with music and musical theatre, with each class performing in 1 production per year. Every student is expected to contribute and work solo as well as in the group. You will audition and be involved in sets, costumes, and back stage. My hope is to challenge each student to further their confidence by increasing their skills, while creating for them a good experience.

Dramatic Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Shannon Law (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 8 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Prerequisite:Students must have completed any two art classes prior to enrolling or have instructior permission. This is a very hands-on, exciting class that will work closely with our own Drama program. After researching this semester's play and it's characters, we will develop the visual theme that literally 'sets the stage' for them. Students will learn how to design, accurately draw and paint the large, dramatic background murals, side sets, flats and other pieces that the play will require. Students will sharpen their artistic skills, gain an understanding of basic design elements and enjoy working with the drama class as we brign the stage to like with our DRAMAtic Art!

Drawtoons
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
This group will learn the tricks of 3-D drawing using the cartoon style of Mark Kistler, author of "Draw Squad." I'll bring the markers and paper, you bring your imagination.

Drums
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Scott Frueh (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
In this class, students from beginner to advanced, can expect to learn basic drum fundamentals, music notation/language and rhythm. This class will also provide students with a clear understanding of how to play simple to complex drum beats and the expectation of bettering themselves in the musical art of drumming.

Early American History
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammie White (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Through historical and biographical easy readers, students will learn about important people and events in early American history. Students will also complete a project for each book.

Economics for Everybody
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Economics for Everybody: What is Economics? How do the roles of consumers and producer affect our everyday life? What is money and why does it have value? How does the global economy affect us or does it? What are the rolls of the consumer, businesses, workers, and government? We will look at all of these questions and many more to understand what our economy is about and how it directly affects us each and every day. *This class will require outside work in order to receive credit.

EMERGENCY! First Aid/CPR
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jennifer Hendrickson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 8 to 12
Class Description:
911!We need help! We need trainees to learn First Response First Aid. 98% of the time that accidents occur will be when a friend or relative needs First Aid help. Are you ready? This class will go though many scenarios from simple cuts and blisters to lacerations, broken bones, & stopped breathing. The more times you take this class the better prepared you will be. By the end of this class you will have made your own portable first aid kit, and if you are 14 year old or older, you will be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AEDs by a Red Cross Instructor.

Experiencing Science
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Mari Anne Moyer (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Come join us as we explore the world of science through fun hands on projects and experiments.

Experiencing Wood
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
While building bird houses, weather vanes, whirligigs, trucks and car, and other fun projects, students will learn how to measure, how fractions apply to our world, to saw using a hand saw, hammer a nail straight, and basic painting skills. And best of all, having fun creating projects out of wood!

Explorers & Inventors
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Mari Anne Moyer (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Join us as we delve into the lives of explorers and inventors. In this hands-on class we will learn about the lives, inventions and paths of those who have paved the way to the 21st century.

Exploring Living Science
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jennifer Hendrickson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Let's dive into living organisms! In this class we will grow worm farms, ant farms, aquariums, frogs, gardens and much more! This class will take you through many hands-on projects on Scientific Methods, bacteria to plants, food & life cycles, cells, heredity, human body & Health. Come have fun and explore! May join at semester. 6-8 yearlong.

Extreme Diversions
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Ceil Kettel (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Need an active break? Come and learn some fun and inventive games and activities. Everything from Blow Ball to Red Rover, Crazy Ball to Supersneakers. We will be doing relay, team sports, tag and movement games. Forget video games, DVD's and TV! This will be fun. Come dressed for physical activity and lots of fresh air.

Famous Names in History
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Leanne Grosser (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Students will learn about a different famous person in history each week and how that person contributed to our country in a positive way.

Fiddle 1 Beginning
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Patt Duff (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Class Description:
Students will learn to backup, improvise and fiddle a variety of tunes in the American folk art tradition. This is a play by ear form of music. Students will be taught by ear as well as tab and notation. They will be able to fiddle from day 1! Classes will be taught at a beginning level. *Students need to have a violin and be willing to practice at home.

Fiddle 2- Advanced
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Patt Duff (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Class Description:
For the student with previous fiddle experience. Students will learn to backup, improvise and fiddle a variety of tunes in the American folk art tradition. This is a play by ear form of music. Students will be taught by ear as well as tab and notation. Classes will be taught at an intermediate level. *Students need to have a violin and be willing to practice at home.

Four square Writing - Hall
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a more structured class for the writer who wants skill organization. It builds a solid foundation with prewriting activities and covers a wide selection of writing styles. A daily journal is required.Academic credit can be given upon completion of assignments and permission from both teacher and consultant.

Four Square Writing/Trepanier
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Debbie Trepanier
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 5
Class Description:
This is a more structured class for the writer who needs skill organization. It builds a solid foundation with prewriting activities and covers a wide selection of writing styles.

From Paragraph to Paper
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
In a clear and manageable format, students will finally put these into a well organized paragraphs, and then demonstrate how to turn these paragraphs into papers. When students are ready to write papers, they will add opening and closing paragraphs to collections of their previously written paragraphs, to see how papers come together. (1 semester class)

Future U
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Future U will prepare you for life after High School by teaching you how to assess your interests and abilities, how to identify potential job/career areas that relate to your interests and how to successfully look for, get and keep a job. Future U will also teach you about basic personal financial responsibility and management. This class satifies the Occupational Credit requirement.

Game Hour
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 2
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
If your child needs an active break from their daily routine, look no further. Join us as we play active games that will get them moving. We will play some familiar games as well as being introduced to new ones. This is a run around, burn energy, get the heart pumping class.*Tennis shoes required in order to participate in this class!

Games
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Andrea Hunter (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
Games. Games. Games. Old favorites as well as new-soon-to-be favorites, we'll play them all.

Games in the Hall
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Come for fun playing a variety of board games! Yes, learning can take place with games.

Geology and Gemstones
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Steve Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
This is a fun "Hands on" class to learn about geology and how gemstones are formed, and we will also learn how to form them ourselves. We'll be working with a multitude of different rocks and gems fro amethyst and agates to peridot and beryl. If you're an aspiring rock hound, or if you're interested in designing and making your own jewelry this class if for you!

Girls Elementary Dance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Basic pop, ballet, jazz and drill techniques are meshed together to form routines to fast, fun and clean music. Girls will use a variety of props. This is a performance group, so excellent attendance is a must.

Girls Jr. Dance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
No experience is needed to join this team...only a good attitude, a pair of athletic shoes AND excellent attendance as this is a performance group. Pop, jazz, ballet and drill skills will be plugged into fast, contemporary, clean music.

Girls of Many Lands
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Sharlene Steverding (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 10
Class Description:
If you enjoy studying history by novel, this is for you. We'll venture from 1500's England to India 1939, seeing how society influenced the choices and circumstances girls struggled with. Includes reading book excerpts, crafts, foods, and film clips. Shakespearean theater, danger in castles, Riverdance....it's all here. Each semester covers 4 novels as a base for time period.

GirlsVarsity Dance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nancy Brickner (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 7th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This group will learn and perform a variety of dance styles from pop to latin to lyrical to jazz or any other style that entertains. Routines will be choreographed by the instructor and the students. Performances will not only be for Home Link audiences, but also for the public. Students must have a commitment to the group for practices, performances, at home practicing, and a few additional rehearsals if necessary. In the spring, candidates will learn a combination and audition before a panel of judges. They will also respond to a questionaire that examines commitment level. Girls receiving a score within the top ten will be selected. Once selected, the only costume requirement is a pair of split soled dance sneakers and a pair of leggings.

Gladiators & Castles
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Begin this semester with the clashing of swords in the arena of Rome's great coliseum. Discover who the Gladiators were, how they lived, why they fought, and how they died. End the semester inside the walls of castles. What were the weapons used to defend these magnificent structures? How were armies defeated behind the thick castle walls? Where are the bathrooms? The answers to these question and many more are explored as we build catapults, castles, and much more.

Graphic Flash
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Charlotte McCoy (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Did you ever wonder what it must have been like to be a passenger on the Titanic, or Davy Crockett in the standoff at the Alamo? Take a ride through history and join us in Graphic Flash where we will travel through time and discover historical characters and events through graphic illustration. This is a comic book approach to history that provides an appealing way to learn, while also developing reading and writing skills, as well as some vocabulary. We will examine the literary elements of character, setting, plot and dialogue. Tune in as we get animated with graphic flash!

Great Books--American Lit.
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Kara LaVoie (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
In this class we will read, discuss, and write about the historical documents, short stories, poems, and great books that make up American literature. Students satisfactorily completing the assignments for the school year will receive an English credit. If you would like a complete reading list for this class contact Kara LaVoie.

Guitar Jam
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe Caruso (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a class for the guitar enthusiast, and students should have 2+ years of experience as they will apply all skills learned in previous classes. Students will focus on improvisational techniques using chord-scale relationships and will get into ear training through the use of radio songs, blues 1,4,5 progressions, jazz 2,5,1 progressions and rock progressions. Guitar tablature will be used for writing. Skills achieved in this class will apply to all styles. Because this is a spontaneous class, no books are necessary. Students will trade solos so they should come with a creative attitude and eagerness to play. Students must bring the following supplies to each class session: Folder (pee-chee style), acoustic or electric guitar, and flat picks.

Guitar-Adv
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe Caruso (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Students in this class should be enthused about playing the guitar and be on a regular practice schedule. Students will continue Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1. Students will elaborate on sight reading, music theory, theory through scale and chording exercises and will also study bar chord forms. Guitar tabs will also be used as a form of writing/ear training.These skills will apply to all styles such as Classical, Spanish, Flamenco, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Rock, etc.NOTE: Students must bring the following supplies to each class session: Folder (pee-chee style) acoustic or electric guitar, flat picks and Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1.

Guitar-Beg
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Richelle Harget (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
We will be covering basic chords, strumming, and finger picking as we learn to play your favorite songs on the guitar. Come sit around the (imiginary) campfire and play guitar with us.

Guitar/Beginning
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe Caruso (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Welcome to Guitar Fundamentals! Beginning students will learn the basics of playing the guitar through the use of Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1. Skills learned will be sight reading and interpretation, music theory, basic chording, melody, and fundamentals through fingerstyle and flat-picking techniques. Guitar tabs will also be used as a form of writing/ear training.These skills will allow students to play all styles such as Classical, Spanish, Flamenco, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Rock, etc.NOTE: Students must bring the following supplies to each class session: Folder (pee-chee style) acoustic or electric guitar, flat picks and Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1.

Gymnastics
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Mary Basta (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Come join our exciting gymnastics program! We will use mats, balance beams, and vault in all classes. In younger classes we will also use junior bar. You will be allowed to progress at your own pace. When you are ready for new skills, they will be taught to you. All levels are invited to join this class. Gymnastics is not for the inactive person. Sweats/Shorts/T-Shirts are necessary for this class.

H.S. Spanish 1
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Richelle Harget (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Spanish 1- 9-12 (for high school credit) Would you like to be able to converse with people from another culture? Would you like to learn new skills that will open doors for you in the job field? Come learn basic Spanish with us. We will be using the Ven Conmigo curriculum used in local high schools and universities. Conversation and practical Spanish will be emphasized as well as basic vocabulary and grammar necessary to start you on the road to being bilingual. One semester credit will be available. Work outside of class will be required.

History through Drama
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
A fun way to study history and terrific for all types of learners. The topics are student generated, then groups gather info using the computer, books and interviews. Students decide how to present information found on their chosen topics. A few ways to present include dramatic skits, oral presentations, posters and whatever creative way the groups decide.

Home Design
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Catherine Hertz (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
In this class we will be learning to design homes that use space in a functional and efficient manner. We will look at how architects must change home designs to fit the changing demographics of society. We will also be studying different "green" designs such as straw bale and berm homes. We will be taking field trips to visit some of these alternative homes and talk to the people who live in them so we can get first hand information from them about what works and what doesn't.

Horsemanship
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Crystal Senner (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Do you love horses? Come join us whether you have a horse or not. We will learn all about horses, tack, riding, lungeing, groundwork, problem solving, balance, safety and competition. Some classes will include our new pony "Homelink Hershey".

Hot Rod 101
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jim Sibley (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
The goal of this class is to allow the students to build a real full sized hotrod from start to finish over a 1 year timespan. Students will learn basic metal fabrication, body work, paint, wiring and motor installation. Both classes will work on the car together and when it is finished the car will be a complete, running, and driving hotrod.

How would you survive in...
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Sharlene Steverding (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Journey through time reliving eight cultures from Ancient Egypt to the American West. In studying how a culture develops their beliefs to survive, you will learn plenty of unusual facts. See how they handled everything from toothaches to tombs. Experience a medieval feast and Viking sword fight.

If You Lived In.......
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
If you sailed on the Mayflower, what was it like? You couldnt drink the water, so what did you drink? Did you eat salt horse? If you traveled on the Oregon Trail, what did you build a camp fire with when there was no wood? If you lived during the Civil War, cloth was scarce so what was your hat made out of? What about your buttons? Come and explore these fascinating places and historical events using the "Scholastic" book series. Well read about these places, and make crafts while we learn some history and geography along the way.

Instructional Support
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 4th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 6th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Are you struggling to master the material for your test? Want new study strategies or a partner to help you practice? Need help understanding directions or getting started on an assignment? Confused about your research paper or how to write a biography? Join this class for help and guidance with your assignments.

Intro to Reading Fun
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bobbette Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
This class is all hands-on activities for the beginning reader or those who need a boost in their outlook on reading. We may be doing musical word chair, or build a word race. It's so fun, some students don't even realize how much they are learning, yet they learn to love reading!

Introduction to Drama
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammie White (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
Have fun using your imagination while playing theater games and learning expression through voice, facial expressions and body language. Students will give a short performance at the end of the semester.

Irish Dance 1
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margaret Evans (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Classes are designed for new beginners who have never experienced Irish dancing. We will learn the very basic moves and terminology for traditional Irish step dancing, including the beginners' reel and slip jig, as well as light jig and single jig, if time permits. Irish dance is a great way to keep physically fit, as well as a wonderful way to learn about Irish tradition, rhythm, pattern and sequencing, balance and coordination. Irish dance is fun for both boys and girls, and has been done by men and women in Ireland for centuries. Come and see for yourself, and you may just find that you've been "bitten by the bug."You may not be able to stop yourself from dancing the next time you hear some Irish music! *Students should have at least ballet-type shoes. If possible, it is highly recommended to buy the proper shoes. Go on line and search for Irish Dance Shoes, and you will find all the info. you need. Beginners only need to purchase Soft Shoes, not the hard or heavy shoes.

Irish Dance 2
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margaret Evans (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This dance class is for the student who has taken Irish Dance class previously.

It's All About Racing
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Learn abouth the earliest forms of racing as we build different types of vehicles and race them. Rubberband cars, wooden cars, paper planes and go-carts will be only some of the vehicles we will be racing.

Jewelry Making
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Peg McGuire (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Come and learn the fascinating art of jewelry making! We will experiment with different methods and materials such as beads of every shape and size! We will learn to design and make our own style of jewelry.

K-1 Track w/ Becky Carlson
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 1
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
K-1 Track: Students stay with one teacher during this 2-hour class. Come for hands-on fun and learning. We do it all! Outdoor play, science, math, pre-reading, art with a purpose and more!

K-1 Track w/Bobette Moss
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bobbette Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 1
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
K-1 Track: Students stay with one teacher during this 2-hour class. Come for hands-on fun and learning. We do it all! Outdoor play, science, math, pre-reading, art with a purpose and more!

K-1 Track w/Pam Foster
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 1
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
K-1 Track: Students stay with one teacher during this 2-hour class. Come for hands-on fun and learning. We do it all! Outdoor play, science, math, pre-reading, art with a purpose and more!

K-nex
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 5
Class Description:
This is a fun class where you can explore your creativity through building with K-Nex and other materials.

Kids Can Cook
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 5
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Welcome to the kitchen! Come on in and learn the basics of cooking. We will make and enjoy a variety of foods. Yummy!

Kitchen Basics
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Learn the basics to become a cook! We'll start with kitchen safety, utensils, measuring etc. and move on totesting some fun recipes.

Kitchen Science
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Join us in the kitchen as we experiment with foods and make some outrageous edible concoctions.

Language Arts in the Content Areas
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Ginnie Beadle
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Contact Ginny Beadle

Lawn Furniture Making
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
We'll have fun building a small patio folding table and an Adirondack chair. In the process students will learn woodworking techniques using hand tools. This class is not for the faint of mind, patience or body. Students will be challenged to plan the projects and develop a materials and cut list. Only hand tools will be used, so be prepared to take your time and use some muscles that have been resting. Because of their size and nature, it may take two semesters to complete these projects.

Leather Free for All
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
No matter what your skill level, bring your creativity and imaginations and lets create some cool projects. You can create the projects the school has provided or bring your won. Do you want to make a guitar strap?Apurse? A double deck playing card holder? Spur straps?A bridle or halter? Join in and let's build what you want. (Your own projects can be purchased with your allocation funds, if it's in your lesson plan.) You must have taken at least one 6-12 leather working class before enrolling in this class.

Leatherworking/Basic
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Have a blast learning how to carve and tool leather! Your projects will be unique and they even make great gifts! You'll create book covers, cell phone holders, IPOD holders, and much more. Learn how to carve animals, trees, flowers, and more. Skills required: Good hand eye coordination, ability to follow directions, and desire to learn.

Leatherworks/Advanced
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Advance your leather crafting skills even more. Let's learn how to do pictoral carving, make a belt, a CD/DVD case. The sky's the limit. Skills required: Must have previous leather working experience. Bring your imaginations and creativity!!

Leatherworks/Crafty Leather
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kelly Rogers (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 3
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
2-3: Come on and let's have fun making some really cool crafts that will amaze your family and friends!! You'll learn how to stamp, sew, paint, an stain leather projects. You'll make wallets (even magic one), treasure pouches, coin pouches, and much more. 3-5: Are you ready to make some rally cool projects? Then this is the class! You'll learn how to stamp, sew, paint, and stain leather projects such as wallets, belts, bookmarks, and much more

Lego Mechanics
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 4
Class Description:
Simple machine building? Yes! Complex machine building? Yes! Engineering principles explored? Yes! (And that's mechanical engineering principles, no less!)

Lego Robotics
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Learn how to control robots. Students will build simple lego robots and program them to do simple tasks via the computer.

Library C. McCoy
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Charlotte McCoy (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Join us for some quiet time to study or read a book.

Library S. Bierce
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Suellen Bierce (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Join us for some quiet time to study or read a book.

Library-C. Willis
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Carol Willis (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Join us for some quiet time to study or read a book.

Littlest Pet Shop
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Becky Carlson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Put your love for those cute Bobble-Head animals you collect to good use. We will research some of the animals and share with the group some of the things you've learned- their habitat, care of their young & what they eat. We will also have crafts, games puzzles and movies. Your Pets are invited, too!

Living Forests
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Debra LeClair (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
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Magic School Bus/Harget
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Richelle Harget (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
Come join Miss Frizzle and the gang on the Magic School Bus as we journey to the center of the earth, into the solar system, inside the human body, and many more exciting places, all without ever leaving the classroom. We will read the Magic School Bus books by Jean Cole and do related science activities.

Manners & Etiquette
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Peg McGuire (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
We will cover the basics in etiquette including table manners, introductions, polite words, please and thank you's and telephone talk. Classes will involve group activitiesand games, snacks for practicing table manners, and other fun ways to learn to "mind your manners".

Maps and Charts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Leanne Grosser (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Malls, amusement parks, cities, states and the world are all mapped or charted. The ability to interpret the information given is key. This class will decode "all things maps. From compass rose to keys to scales and symbols we will learn to take the information given and make sense of it for our use.

Mastering Language Arts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jeannine Carter (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
This class is an overhaul of the BONNIE TERRY class from previous years. Is your high school student still struggling with Language Arts? Are you still trying to get them to write, spell and read at home? This class will cover spelling, writing (sentences to paragraph to essays) and reading to gain information and organize it. Get a "kick start' and help your high schooler finally get their LA skills mastered. THIS CLASS WILL HAVE HOMEWORK!

Math Support
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your math assignmentsfor pre-algebra, consumer math, or basic math and receive individualized help for the problems that are stumping you.

Math Tutor
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Ann Winkler (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your math books, questions, and confused looks. We will fix all three!

Math Tutoring-Cronin
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 8
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Bring your math program and let's make it more managable. We'll start wherever you are struggling and build concepts with hands-on manipulatives, or draw cartoons, or sing songs -whatever it takes so that you really understand. I have lots of tricks up my sleeve!

Math Tutoring-Wood
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Roy Wood (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your math from home for Mr. Wood to answer questions and help you understand how to work the problems. As students finish their assignments, math enrichment materials will be provided.

Math-U-See
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Students will learn how to use manipulatives in this popular curriculum to reinforce and encourage them to become confident problem solvers. Not only will students learn math facts, rules and formulas, they will also learn how to apply math to everyday life.

Metal Arts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jim Sibley (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Learn the shaping and fabrication of steel and aluminum as an art form. You will be using an english wheel, plannishing hammer, welder, sheet metal brake and sheet metal roller.

Miss Happiness and Miss Flower-an Introduction to Japan
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jane Cody (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Miss Happiness and Miss Flower are 2 Japanese dolls who find themselves in England. Nona is a young girl raised in Colonial India who has been sent to live with relatives in England. Follow Nona's voyage of discovery as she learns to make a home Japanese doll would love. Like Nona, we will make a simple Japanese dolls house with basic furnishings, and learn about some of the fascnating traditions of Japanese culture and home life.

Mysteriously Scientific
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kayce Gilcrist (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
The world of science is full of mysteries just waiting to be found out! Let the investigations begin as we unlock the door to many scientific secrets! We're gonna get all sciencey with hands on experiments, chemical reactions, the testing of scientific theories and we'll grow some strange substances.

Newspaper
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Debbie Trepanier
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
What is happening within the walls of our two buildings? Have you ever wanted to learn more about a specific class? Maybe you want to share your favorite author? Come and work on a school newspaper and learn to take pictures and write stories your friends won't want to miss. You will learn the basics of Photoshop and Pagemaker.

Night -Time Discoveries
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kathe Teilborg (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Have fun recognizing and identifying the constellations in our skies; also exposure to the planets, meteors and other basic facts of these creations of light. The student will have opportunity to see displays of many constellations that will enable them to locate them independently at home. We will also build our own replicas of some of the beautiful starry formations.

Old Fashioned Fun
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Chanin Starbuck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
In this age of television, video games, computers and cell phones it seems that learning to tie basic knots, make the best paper airplane in the world and how to make top secret invisible ink seem to have all but dissapeared. This class is a "how to" from days gone by. Ever wonder how to; make a battery, crystals, a simple electromagnet, skip stones, make a kaleidoscope or periscope, a paper plane, boat and water bomb or to play table football, marbles, pen and paper games and stickball? All these wonderful, fun curiosities will be explored along with many others.

Old Ways of Working Wood
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Before power tools, craftsmen created beautiful and functional items using hand tools. Using imagination, muscles and finesse students will discover how hand tools are used to create their items of function and beauty. 9-12

Oriental Cooking
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
From Bejing to Bangkok the mysterious lands of the Far East feature some of the worlds most exotic, intriguing, and exciting cuisines. Come explore the fascinating cookery of this region, with its emphasis on fresh ingredients, bold seasonings and attractive presentation.

Out Of Africa
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Leanne Grosser (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!!!! OK, no bears...but many other interesting and exciting animals dwell on the continent of Africa. We will have fun looking at animals, habitats, habits, camoflogue, and other unique african animal tidbits through arty, books, movies etc... "FUN. LIKE A SAFARI."

Patriots & Pioneers
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Ceil Kettel (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
America the beautiful, Land of the free, Home of the brave. What does that mean? Take this class and find out.

Penmanship
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bev Boxleitner
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Manuscript to Cursive! It is important to do both, but imperative to read cursive. Learn to write well.

Physical Science
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Richard Beadle (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 5th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Physical Science is a year long high school credit class. One semester will deal with the Chemical nature of matter. The other semester will deal with the Physical characteristics of matter. Students should have a background in prealgebra or be currently enrolled. The experimental process will be emphasized. This class will give students a preliminary background in Chemistry and Physics.

Piano from A to G w/Henry
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Nola Henry (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 5
Class Description:
This class is for beginning and early grade piano students. We will work on learning to read music, listening skills, piano technique, rhythm, and theory (for the older students). Each student may progress at his or her own pace, and MUST have a piano or keyboard to practice at home, and be committed to consistent practice. Students must be in second grade or above.

Piano w/Jeannine Carter
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jeannine Carter (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades 2 to 5
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 9
Class Description:
New Teacher! New Approach! I am so excited to launch a new piano program at Homelink! We will have a piano "lab" format with a short personal lesson, a computer composition lab on the keyboard, theory games, sight reading, ear training, recitals and even some friendly competition! Students will be able to progress at their own level and still participate in fun group activities and rewards programs. DAILY PRACTICE WILL BE REQUIRED (AND REWARDED) FOR THIS COURSE! There will be a mandatory parents meeting before the school year to talk about practices, recitals, curriculum (which will be purchased by parents and can be reimbursed) and your students individual goals/levels. My goal is to give students the skills and knowledge they need to be excellent pianists and have lots of fun in the process!

Pirates
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 3
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Come sail the seas with some of the most notorious pirates in history! Learn to navigate using your own star charts and homemade compass. Discover the true life of pirates on board ships, sailing and plundering. Build your own pirate ship, sword, and treasure map. Enjoy a visit by Pirate Jack and his first mate as they teach you how to fight with swords. Join our crew for a few months of piratical fun and adventure.

Pizza Party
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Every week it's a party! So far I've found 41 pizza recipes and I just started looking! Here are a few: Hawaiian,Mexican, Chicago Deep Dish, Reuben, Chicken Fajita, Philly Cheese Steak and Apple Pizza Pie.

Pocket History
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Learn history the fun way! Activities and projects bring the past to life and you end up with a book of completed projects, each in their own pocket, to bring home and refer to later.

Poetry
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
In this class we will exploreseveral forms of peotry and focus on your favorites. Some examples are cinquain, haiku, accrostic andlimmerick. Come find the poet in you and leave with a book of your origional works!

Pottery and the World of Clay Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammy Magnuson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This class is a perfect fit for a student who is new to clay or perhaps took a pottery class at a younger age. Students will quickly advance from the basics of pinch, coil and slab post to making creative and unique art forms, made of clay. This class will include a brief introduction to the history of pottery, kilns, and the purpose and use of clay throughout the ages. They will be encouraged to be creative and productive in not only the shaping of clay, but in texturing and painting of pottery pieces. As a bonus, these students will also b introduced to well throwing, which they may wish to pursue further in an advanced class in the future.

Powerpoint with Microsoft Office 2007
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Impress family and friends with your awesome PowerPoint presentation! Produce exciting multimedia presentations featuring your own unique backgrounds, animations, and sounds! We're changing to Microsoft Office 2007 which is considerably different, so we can create even more amazing programs!

Pre Algebra
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Roy Wood (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 8 to 12
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 8 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
**This is a multiple period class. You must enroll in all periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
We will use the Algebra 1/2 text by Saxon and supplementary materials that will add variety, enrichment, and drill. By successfully completing the class your student will be prepared for Algebra I and will have a good background of basic math skills. Work habits including accuracy, punctuality and industry will be emphasized. *Homework will be assigned. 8th grade allowed with teacher approval.

Pre-Ballet
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Lynne Scott Stocker (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades K to 2
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 2
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Children will learn basic pre-ballet technique, develop motor skills, and co-ordination, practice creative improvisation and movement. This class is a year long class with a performance in the spring. Note: Girls should wear a black or pink leotard, pink ballet shoes and pink tights, hair tightly pulled back off face. Boys should wear black stretch pants and white tee-shirt or white ballet shoes.

Pre-Irish Dance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margaret Evans (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
This class is designed for the younger students who have never experienced Irish dancing, but have a desire to learn. We will learn the very basic moves and terminology for traditional Irish step dancing.

Puppet 2
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Ceil Kettel (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
This class is for students who have perviously taken a puppet class. We will be making a large hand puppet, and working on more difficult material.(skits and songs)

Puppets
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Ceil Kettel (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
PUPPETS 6-8 grade Students will learn basic puppetry. We will make sock puppets and Muppet style puppets. Learn to make a puppet come alive with dramatic expression. The goal will be to put on a performance.

Quality Crafts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammera Hansen (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 8
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Exciting new extravaganza of quality craft projects suitable for gifts. Some past projects have been stained glass stepping stones, water features, ornate bird houses and bird baths! Something foreveryone!

Quilting
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Chanin Starbuck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This class is for those with knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and how to sew, but have never quilted. You will learn how to: Chose fabric, prep it, cut it and sew it together to make a quilt top. We will also learn how to layer , quilt, and finish the project.

Racing Robots
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michael Jennings (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Learn what Robots are, how they work and where they are used today. We will also build robots in class then race them through an obstacle course!

Reading Hebrew
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jane Cody (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 3 to 12
Class Description:
Learn the basics of this amazing language, which is the only ancient language that has been revived for modern, everyday use.

Reading/Phonics
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bev Boxleitner
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades K to 1
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 1 to 2
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 2 to 3
Class Description:
This will be a class to review basic sounds and move on to blends, diagraphs & dipthongs. We will use these words as our spellling for each week. Therefore, they will have a book bag to bring home weekly and return the following week. Tests each week.

Reading/Tricky Spelling
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bev Boxleitner
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Many words are required in all areas of life, but are tricky to remember! Have you ever forgotten-Is it two t's or one? Why can't I remember? Come learn the rules in this reading/spelling class. Tests each week.

Reading/Writing Support
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 5th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your reading and writing assignments from your teachers or you home and receive help in organizing, writing, editing or proofreading your work. If your parent would like me to design a writing or reading assignment for one of your subjects, I can do that too!

Retro Crafts
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Explore the roaring 20's to the funkadelic 70's with art! We will make sock monkeys, friendly plastic jewelry, macrame, pet rocks, yarn dolls and dogs, disco dance balls, hula-hoops, tie-dye, string art and more!

Rise and Shine
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
What a way to start your day! Cook & eat a delicious breakfast every week.

Safety First
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Linda Walters (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Come on in and learn how to be safe. Wewill use games, discussion, and projects to enhance student learning.

Science Lab Mr. Moss
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Steve Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades K to 2
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
K-3....This is a class for curious minds. Have you ever wanted to know about strange and amazing animals? How about sharks, alligators and snakes, what makes them move, eat, and live? What's inside of them? We will be learning about animals, our own bodies, rocks and gems, fossils, flight and much much more.4-5....Science Lab.....How boring?? Not really!! We'll have a lot of hands on fun. We'll learn about the curious and amazing world of discovery we live in. Amazing animals, strange creatures of the dark, a world in the drop of water. It's all fun and exciting and we'll fit as much adventure in as time allows.

Science Lab/Health
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
In this Lab class we will discuss and explore the systems of the human body. We will learn why our bodies function like they do and what we can do to improve them. We will explore other animals and their systems and look at how they resemble our bodies as well as how they differ. ***This class will give you your health credit as well as fulfill your science lab requirement. There will be some work outside of class as well as several hands on dissections.

Science P.I.
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jennifer Hendrickson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Become a Science Private Investigator! A crime has been committed and you must determine who the primary suspect is! You will use the scientific method & problem solving skills while cracking this mystery. We will learn impression analysis, physical property analysis, fiber analysis, drug analysis, & fingerprinting. Do you have what it takes to be the next science gumshoe?

Sculpy Clay Fun
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bobbette Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Students will learn about new things and create them out of Sculpy. For example, they may learn all the parts to an Ant and then make one Sculpy is a clay product that hardens in the oven.

Senior Project/Career Pathways
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Kristin Janson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Year long, high school only, with preference given to 12 graders: Preference is always given to seniors, but underclassmen are permitted to join us for the career pathways material of it if there is room and if they speak with me individually about the seriousness of their intentions in this for-credit class. A must for every senior whose goal it is to achieve a high school diploma. This class is given as part of the Senior Project requirement. Students will receive one-on-one as well as group guidance in the creation and completion of an individual senior project. This includes interactive, dynamic "workshops" on job-search and career-related essentials like interviewing, knowing yourself/skills identification, applications and resumes, job market/job search, and the extremely popular life skills/soft skills module. Examples of components of the senior projects include 4-H involvement, community service, volunteering, scouting, mentoring, tutoring, sports camps and leadership activities. Graduating seniors will present their projects in the spring. Seniors also have the option of meeting independently with an advisor if this class does not fit into their schedule. See Mr. Jennings for details on this option.

Sewing 1-3
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margit Clark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 1 to 3
Class Description:
Hand sewing with different stitches. Fun crafts that involves sewing, patterns and cutting fabrics. Make some fun projects and even some gifts for Mom and Dad.

Sewing 4-5
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margit Clark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Learn to us a sewing machine in this class! We will work with patterns and make some fun projects.

Sewing 6-12
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Margit Clark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
You will learn to use the sewing machine, use and read patterns and make some fun stuff!

Sign Language 3-5 (Beg/Int)
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tami Glubrecht
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
This is a 3-5 class to introduce students to Sign Language through games, stories, and many fun activities. A vocabulary list of about 500 words will be taught along with the manual alphabet.

Sign Language Intermediate/Beginner 6-12
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tami Glubrecht
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a class for both beginning and intermediate. This class focuses on ASL sentence word order. Use of videos, games, music and poetry are tools for learning. Conversational Sign Language is a book used in this class and can be checked out through the Home-Link library.

Sign language-Beg 6-12
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tami Glubrecht
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This is a beginning American Sign Language course with no prior signing experience needed. We will learn 500 vocabulary words and basic sentences. We will watch some videos, sign to music and poetry and have some signing games. Joy of Signing is a book used in this class, and can be checked out through the Home-Link library.

Spelling Bee
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Bev Boxleitner
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Spelling is so important! Come learn spelling rules andtricky wordsand have fun doing it.

Sports & Fitness
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Elizabeth Steinmark (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Sports + Fitness =Spitness or Fitness + Sports = Forts. Well, whatever you want to call it you are not going to want to miss out!! Does Dodge ball interest you? Badminton? Volleyball? Agility? If you answered "yes" to any of these then this is the class for you. All you need is a good pair of tennis shoes and a great attitude and I'll see you on the court.

Stage Tech.
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jeff Potts (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
This fast paced class includes set design and construction, stage lighting, as well as Pro Audio skills.

Stained Glass
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kathe Teilborg (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
New and revisiting students will be able to learn how to use the tools for producing some yard and home decor items and continue on with projects based on their experience and skill level. Students with previous experience will be encouraged to work on projects that may take a semester to complete.

Storybook Theatre
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Sharlene Steverding (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 5th Period Grades K to 2
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
A beginning theater class based on the classic stories such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Peter Pan," and also a great variety of books conducive to group theatrics. The class gives children the opportunity to act out the stories, learn voice techniques and stage positioning while having the fun and imaginative use of costumes and props.

Storybook Writing
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Charlotte McCoy (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
This class is for young authors to write and illustrate their own books. We use templates from Illustory and create stories that are then sent back to the publisher to be professionally bound. In the process we learn about story elements and how to plan a plot and put a story together.

Strategy Games
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Charlotte McCoy (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
In this class we will be learning and playing a variety of board games that involve critical thinking: planning strategies against the enemy whether it is Risk, Stratego, Star Wars, etc. Some of our participants love to make their own games, where they make the rules and a battle of wills ensues between teams! Come one and all for a bit of fun!

Strike it Rich
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Leanne Grosser (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
If you saved $2,000 a year from age 19 to 26, (just 8 years) by age 65 your $16,000 investment would be worth $2,888,966.00. That's nearly 3 million dollars!! How does compound interest work? What is a sinking fund? What is a money market? Come learn how to make your money work for you, build your wealth, become a savvy consumer and "Strike It Rich!!".

Study Hall
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Peg McGuire (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Monday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 4th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 5th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Monday 6th Period - Mon only Grades 9 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Bring your schoolwork and "get er done" in this this quiet class.

Super Snacks and Food Games
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Peg McGuire (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 4th Period Grades 2 to 3
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 1
Class Description:
This great class will explore healthy eating and cooking with games and fun!Join this class and learn to prepare and eat yummy snacks.

Taekwon Do
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Dan Lynn
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Thursday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Clayton Thursday 2nd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Modern Taekwon Do was developed from a two-thousand year old Martial Art of Korea. It emphasizes aerial and ground based kicks for both defense and offense. Self discipline, focus, respect of others and self is a central learning theme.Class Learning Statement: Each student will learn basic Taekwon Do techniques and skills. They will learn from flexibility, strengthing, and focus drills. They will not only learn the kicks, punches, strikes and blocks of this traditional style of martial art, but also the traditional values of courtesy, integrity, perserverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. These values may be applied to other areas of their lives.

Tall Tales
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Irvie Hall (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Who is Pecos Bill, Slue-Foot Sue or Paul Bunyan? These amazing tall tales were first told in the American wilderness in the 1800s. In those days people depended on storytelling for their entertainment. Gathering around the campfire after a long day of work, people told each other funny tales filled with exaggerations. These tall tales reflected the hard and dangerous times of living in the wild frontier. We will study many tall tales through reading, writing, crafts, and other activities. A portfolio of stories will be made so the students can enjoy the tall tales for months to come.

Tap Dance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Mary Basta (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 3rd Period Grades K to 2
Class Description:
Can't stand still? Need to keep your feet moving? Come and join me and learn how to move your feet in an exciting way! Learn to make music with your feet. I can't wait to teach you all about the wonderful world of tap dancing. Learn about famous dancers and also about music. Create an exciting routine to perform for family and friends.

Tasty Math
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Pamela Foster (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 1st Period Grades K to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 3
Class Description:
Check out these tasty math treats! Each week read a book and use a favorite snack to learn specific math skills. Use M & M's, Hershey's Kisses and other treats to learn patterning, addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions and more.

Tear into It- Reverse Engineering
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kayce Gilcrist (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Come join us for a hands-on class to learn what makes something tick. Lets take apart a clock, a flashlight or an Etch-A-Sketch, just to name a few, and discover how and why it works. We can reassemble it or make something new! Then we will apply what we learned to several key areas: Geography, History, Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies. This will be a great class for kinesthetic, visual and auditory strengths.

The American Revolution
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammie White (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Beginning with colonial life in 1750 and continuing to the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, this is an interactive class about the causes of the American Revolution and what they mean for us today. Through various activities and using critical thinking skills, students will be able to explain the chronological events that led to the American Revolution and American independence from Great Britain, identify significant people and their roles in revolutionary America, analyze primary and secondary sources, and understand the content of the Declaration of Independence. Some activities include individual and group projects, art, readers theater, and keeping a Revolutionary War journal.

The Art of Illustration
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Shannon Law (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 8 to 12
Class Description:
If you've ever considered using your artistic skills as an illustrator, this class is for you! Each week in this class we will dive into youthful, richly illustrated books that all received the Caldecott Medal for artistic merit. Students will investigate the visual elements of a dramatic variety of artistic styles and then stretch their own skills and creativity as they develop these techniques into their own portfolio. We will be working with a range of meduims and all the creativity you can bring. (Students may choose to participate in an exciting, but challenging, end-of-semester project.)

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, the Building of the West
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Felicia Guinn (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 9
Class Description:
Students will role-play, see short film clips, maps and other visual aides, and discuss the building of the west. Pinkerton (detective agency) and Texas Rangers chase outlaws and train robbers, mountain men and buffalo come to an end as cowboys drive cattle from Texas and settlers rush to new lands. The towns, the women, the prospectors and the lawmen were all a part of the good and bad, "The Building of the West".

The History of Modern- and Not so Modern- Technology
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jane Cody (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
We live in a technological world - where would we be without it - but this has not always been the case. Get your detective hats on and follow the chain of events that lead from the medieval world to some of the technology that is the foundation of our modern age. Warning: this is a trail filled with amazing stories, and plenty of surprising twists and turns.

The Incredible Human Machine
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
The human body is incredible! It has hundreds of muscles, thousands of hairs, miles of blood vessels as well as a brain that works like a giant memory bank. This highly complex machine is always moving and always changing. We will spend time with hands-on-activities, discussions, worksheets, etc to lean about the systems of our body and how they work.

Traditional Archery
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Dan Lynn
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Students will learn the proper techniques and skills required for sucess in traditional archery.

Violin 1
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Anita Perkins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades K to 5
Class Description:
This class will introduce students to the art of playing the violin.Students will learn how to hold the violin and the bow, startlearning how to read music, and commence working throughSuzuki Book #1. *The minimum practice requirement is onehalfhour per day. Students can expect to have their firstperformance experience at the Spring Concert. Suzuki and bookswill be provided, but please bring an instrument, a shoulder-rest,and a desire to learn!

Violin 2
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Anita Perkins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades K to 12
Class Description:
*Teacher permission or previous enrollment is required foradmission to this class.This class will continue the process started in Beginning Violin.We will focus on proper violin technique, read music, and keepworking our way through Suzuki Book #1. *Our minimumpractice requirement is one-half hour per day. Students canexpect to perform at the Christmas and Spring concerts. Asbefore, music and books will be provided, but please bring aninstrument, shoulder-rest, and a desire to learn.

Violin Ensemble
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Anita Perkins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades K to 12
Class Description:
Teacher permission, or previous enrollment is required for admission to this class. In this class students will focus on honing their violin skills. (Playing in tune, utilizing correct posture and position, note reading, and basic theory). Also, students will learn to play up to four part harmony in groups, and will perform at the Christmas and Spring concert. *It is recommended that students for this class practice at least one hour per day, although one-half hour will suffice. Music and books will be provided, but please bring an instrument and a desire to learn!

Volleyball--Advanced
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tracy Tobeck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
This class is for the student who has previous volleyball experience. It will offer review and practice in passing, setting, hitting, serving, rotations, positions, blocking, offense and defense. Ball handling is essential to developing these skills and time will be spent doing this. This is a co-ed and competition class that requires a semester of prior volleyball experience or teacher's approval to enroll.

Volleyball--Beginning
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tracy Tobeck (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Beginning Volleyball will offer fundamentals in passing, setting, hitting, serving, rotations, positions, blocking, offense and defense. Ball handling is essential to developing these skills and time will be spent doing this. This is a co-ed class.

WA. State History
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Dennis Christianson (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 8 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 8 to 12
Class Description:
This class will explore Washington State History in an interesting and exciting hands-on exploration of the state and will count toward the student credit requirement. We will cover local charactersin history like David Thompson, Spokane Garry amd Jim Hill. We capture the flavor of the times and discuss some of the major issues.

Walk in the Footsteps of Master Artists
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Felicia Guinn (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Study a variety of master artists and create artistic work for your own portfolio. Learn the vocabulary of an artist, elements of art design, how to describe artwork and begin to interpret art. Each class will have time for making your own artistic creation using elements that master artists use. Follow the advice of experts and use art as a springboard to creativity and critical thinking.

Wearable Art
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Olivia Alban (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Want to try something new and fun to do? Join me in taking an old pair of jeans, a shirt or shoes and transforming it into something fun and new using fabrics, an iron, beads and paints. Purses, pillows, placemats and more.

Weights/Boys
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Danny O
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Before Signing Up: All students MUST have a physical and proper attire to enroll in any Weight or Strength training class. Program development will rely heavily on the students previous practical and theoretical experience with resistance exercise modalities and theories. A closer critical and more refined examination of the development and practice of exercise technique movement patterns. Two to three days participation would be just dandy for both of these classes.

Weights/Girls
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Danny O
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Wednesday 5th Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Thursday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Before Signing Up: All students MUST have a physical and proper attire to enroll in any Weight or Strength training class. Basic strength and conditioning; recommended for those who have less than three months resistance training experience. An introduction into resistance training, theory and practice. The emphasis will be on the development of correct exercise technique movement patterns. Free weight resistance will be provided by both Olympic and standard equipment.

Weights/Strength Training
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Danny O
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 4 to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 2 to 3
Deer Park Wednesday 3rd Period Grades 2 to 4
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 2 to 5
Class Description:
Junior strength training class This is an introduction into strength training for the younger students. Entry-level concepts and practical applications of strength will be taught each session. The resistance loads will be low to allow the correct exercise movement patterns to be developed. A brief portion of each class will be devoted to nutrition and to healthy eating choices. Candy bars are ok, sometimes. The younger students will be taught proper technique in the basic multi-joint exercises. In some instances, i.e. a child that is biologically older than their peers will be exposed to greater external resistance. Higher repetitions and sets predominate in these classes. We will use two and a half, up to five-pound color-coded dumbbells. The color-coding allows me to readily know the weight each child has in its hands. A current sports physical is required before participating in this class. Notes: Your child must have the maturity to listen carefully and follow clear instructions. For those of you who are reluctant to enroll your young child in strength training class please read the following: According to the position statement of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a properly designed and supervised strength training program can increase the child's strength and help to enhance the fine motor fitness skills and sports performance of children, regardless of age. Additional benefits include the prevention of injuries in sports and playground activities, plus improvements in the overall health and the psychosocial well being of the child. Specially made bars, weighing from one to two pounds are used in class. As the child's strength adapts to the programmed load we will add additional small free weights to the bars. They will not be doing one-repetition maximum lifts. These are closely supervised classes.

Welding
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Jim Sibley (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 1st Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
Learn to mig weld and tig weld for use in the automotive industry.

Which Way USA
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Leanne Grosser (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 1st Period Grades 3 to 5
Class Description:
Lets take a road trip accross this grreat country of ours. Along the way we memorize, sing, and explore each state. Names, capitols, location and basic information about each state will be the goal. Fun, puzzels, coloring and notebook making will be our method.

Wilderness Survival
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Danny O
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Deer Park Thursday 4th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
We will take an extremely limited peek into surviving a woodlands situation, should circumstances change for the worst. This class will "briefly" examine several various methods to establish direction, build a useful fire, set up a shelter, and signal for help. Students will be exposed to knives, knife sharpening, ropes and knots. Discussion of elementary first aid procedures will take place.

Wings
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kathe Teilborg (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades K to 5
Class Description:
Learn the basic forces needed to build, fly and control paper airplanes...lotsa learning and lotsa fun.

Wonderful World of Watercolor
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Steve Moss (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 6 to 12
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Splash & color. Watercolor painting is fun and fascinating way to express yourself or tell a story. Many people struggle with the techniques needed to pull this medium together into a nice painting. We will be learning many of these techniques in a fun and informative class. Watercolor Painting Techniques will cover: Drawing techniques a s well as painting wet on wet and dry on wet. The student will learn fine detail in painting and balance in space and color. We will also learn to paint with special effects such as use of liquid masks and salt, sponges, and plastic wrap. Special emphasis on landscapes and seascapes, choosing subjects of interest and painting animals and people.

Wooden Toys, Games & More
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Joe McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 4th Period Grades 3 to 4
Class Description:
Have a blast building a variety of fun wooden projects while learning how to measure, how fractions apply to our world, how to cut using a hand saw, hammer a nail straight, and basic painting skills.

Word Play
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Michele Jones (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Deer Park Wednesday 2nd Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
A confetti mix of activities centered on stories and words. We will play games, do projects and read great short works as we explore language together.

Word Processing with Microsoft Office 2007
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Susan McCummins (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Want to make exciting cards, fliers, and brochures? Formatting pages, creating and inserting graphics, designing unique font work...we'll learn the ins and outs of a word processor while creating interesting projects. We're changing to Microsoft Office 2007 which is considerably different, so sign up for this class to learn how to navigate your way around this new program!

World Geography
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Kaylene Krug-Hanson (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Deer Park Thursday 1st Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Come discover the wonders of our world. In this fast paced class, students will learn all about the continents and the major countries and cities that make up our world. Grab your passport and join the fun!

World History
Course Type - Academic
Teacher - Allen Riggs (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Tuesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
*This class has multiple back to back periods. See the schedule for all periods.
Class Description:
Students will survey world history from ancient times to modern times. Students learn how ancient times have made contributions to the world of today. We will start with the five world empires and proceed to present. Class will include lecture, reading, individual and group research, along with class discussion.

Write With the Best
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Tammie White (Specialist)
Schedule:
Clayton Wednesday 5th Period Grades 4 to 5
Class Description:
Using classical literature as models of excellent writing, students will learn literary terms and techniques such as irony, imagery, onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, parts of a plot, descriptive writing. Students will use these techniques in writing paragraphs, essays and short stories. A good introduction to the classics, their authors and basic story writing skills.

Write, Explore, Act:The Renaissance
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Virginia Cronin (Certified Teacher)
Schedule:
Clayton Thursday 3rd Period Grades 4 to 5
Clayton Thursday 4th Period Grades 6 to 8
Class Description:
Learn about famous artists, inventors and explorers of the past. Try real fencing, paint like Michelangelo, act with Shakespeare! Bring a Renaissance character to life! Continue the fun of this hands-on class by creating a "Renaissance Character". Design a costume, research a life, develop your own-hands-on activity and poster for our end of the year "Living History Day". On that day, we will bring the Renaissance to life for visitors to our Renaissance Museum.

Writers Block
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Charlotte McCoy (Specialist)
Schedule:
Deer Park Wednesday 4th Period Grades 9 to 12
Class Description:
This class is for writers of all types, whether you are an aspiring author, or just want to hone your writing skills. Students will learn some writing techniques and then translate those skills to writing short stories, essays, poems, etc. Students will learn how to flesh out plots and characters whether in prose, mystery, fantasy or adventure. Come and develop the "inner writer" within yourself and learn how to express yourself effectively.

Yearbook
Course Type - Enrichment
Teacher - Debbie Trepanier
Schedule:
Deer Park Tuesday 2nd Period Grades 6 to 12
Deer Park Tuesday 3rd Period Grades 6 to 12
Class Description:
Come have the time of your life putting together this years annual. Learn about layouts, picture taking, croping, copy and much more. *This class requires dedication and has deadlines that must be met.