DISCOVERY CLASSES
After School Activities
We are pleased to announce our DISCOVERY CLASSES. These classes are offered to encourage interest and enhance skills in areas beyond our basic curriculum. Fees for these classes are paid to the class instructor. Classes meet weekly after school or during non-academic periods during the school day. MOST CLASSES START THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER; SEE ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR START DATES, CLASS TIMES AND COSTS.
How to Enroll: Pick-up Enrollment Forms in the Office. Return completed FORM and PAYMENT ASAP. Classes are filled on a first come basis. The teacher will contact you to confirm enrollment as most classes have both minimum and maximum enrollment to start.
DANCE (All Grades) School Day Schedule TBA
Class Commitment: October-May
Dancing is incredibly fun and great physical activity for all ages. Dancers will work on rhythm, coordination and balance while learning ballet, tap and jazz techniques. Hip Hop, a high-energy, athletic style of dance where students learn jumps, kicks, turns and fun choreography similar to their favorite pop artists, will also be offered. Performance skills will sharpen as we prepare for a full-scale dance production at the end of the school year. Additional fee required for purchase of recital costumes. Girls and Boys are welcome!
SELF DEFENSE & SELF ESTEEM WORKSHOP (All Grades) Mondays during P.E.
Per Session
Retired State Police Officer Jodie King teaches children a common sense approach to protection. This means understanding risk awareness, self defense techniques, as well as physical and emotional empowerment, at any age. Your child will learn body language concepts and things related to body posture, eye contact, and voice. These are designed to give your child a confident appearance...an appearance that communicates, "I am a nice person." and importantly, "I am not a person you can shove around."
KARATE FOR KIDS (All Grades) Fridays
Ongoing Class
JK/K * Pre-Karate: This class begins with the very basics of martial arts and helps teach young students to achieve self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and teamwork.
1st& Up * Jr. Karate: This class contains the benefits mentioned in the Pre-Karate program, but also features self-defense instruction, physical conditioning, stretching, various reaction drills and training exercises. There is a one-time uniform fee. A family discount is offered, see instructor.
BASKETBALL 101 (All Grades) K-2nd Mondays
Per Session
Passing, Shooting, Ball Handling, Defense, Post Moves, 1 on 1 Moves, Pro Hop, Triple Threat, Setting Screens, Jump Stop. Boys & girls learn to master basketball basics with Coach Ben! Need we say more!?
TGA GOLF (All Grades) Thursdays - Advancing Levels
Per Session
Introducing golf to thousands of youth nationwide, Total Golf Adventures teaches students the proper golf set-up, swing fundamentals and the game’s basic etiquette in a fun environment. Beginning at Yellow Level, TGA creates a framework for success and establishes a solid foundation for the 5 Level Program.
ACADEMIC CHESS (All Grades/All Levels) Fridays
Per Session
Academic Chess teaches chess to elementary students using a dynamic and fun method of instruction. Students receive exclusive Academic Chess booklets according to skill level as the child progresses, as well as worksheets, puzzles, opportunities to advance to new levels and win prizes. Chess improves critical thinking skills, math skills and memory, increases attention span and patience through dealing with wins and losses.
YOUNG REMBRANDTS (K) Mondays (1st – 5th) Tuesdays
Per Session
Drawing is a learnable skill! Young Rembrandts Children's Drawing Program combines a unique step-by-step method of teaching children how to draw while instilling life-long skills that lead to a child's overall personal success. Teaches various drawing/coloring techniques while encouraging creativity, building self-confidence and improving focus and problem solving.
CHORUS - 1st-6th on Wed. 3:30-4:30
Class Commitment Oct-June
Having taught music to thousands of children over the last 15 years, our very own Music Teacher, Erin Cross is looking forward to sharing her passion for music with your child. Chorus will involve singing as a group, learning musical parts, supportive solo opportunities, exploring arrangement ideas, creative movement and rhythm work using instruments from around the world.
DRAMA (2nd-6th) T/Th Schedule TBA
Quarterly Commitment Oct-June
Develop acting skills; build poise and confidence while having fun on stage! Pinecrest Players appear in two fully staged and costumed productions (December/June). Come join the fun! Our Drama Director is Terry Seay, 4th Grade teacher. THIS FILLS UP FAST - SIGN UP EARLY!
LEGO ROBOTICS (Grades 4th-6th ) Mondays
Per Session
Students will engage in playful yet meaningful hands-on learning experiences building, programming and testing their first robot. The focus will be designing the robots to accomplish specific tasks. Programming will involve simple command procedures that can be manually entered into the robots. This is an introduction to an advanced course involving design challenges and the programming of more complex robot activities using an external PC.
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