ELECTIVES
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 8/17 AT 12PM
Elective Descriptions
Sprint 1
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GRADES PRESCHOOL-3RD GRADE
Mrs. Alexis
Class Materials Fee - $60
Dramatic Play is a fun, imaginative class where children explore real-life and pretend scenarios through creative role-playing. Through themes such as hospitals, cafés, grocery stores, and post offices, children build social skills, practice communication and storytelling, strengthen problem-solving, and grow their confidence. The class encourages sharing, taking turns, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment.
Supplies NeededBring a stuffed animal from home
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GRADES K-2nd
Ms. Rossy Hernandez & Miss Sheriee Hernandez
Class Fee: $35 per childStudents will enjoy simple, hands-on cooking activities while learning to measure, mix, follow instructions, and work together.
Supplies Needed:
Measuring cups & measuring spoons
Mixing bowls
Whisk & spatula
Child-safe knife
Cutting board
Rolling pin
Oven mitts
Apron
Mixing spoon
The fee includes cooking ingredients, and materials for the 6-week class.
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GRADE [3rd-5th]
Mrs. Summer Thurman
Class Materials Fee - $25
Welcome to Emotions! Over the course of the school year, we will learn all about our God given emotions, and handling them in a way to honor the Lord. We want students to be equipped to have helpful skills and biblical principals to process emotions and not stuff them down! Each emotion will be matched with a fruit of the spirit to help us see God’s design in all of it!
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GRADES 4th-12th
Mr. Cody Thornbury
Class Materials Fee - $100
Materials fee includes everything needed for this class, so no additional supplies are needed.
Wild Skills is a hands-on outdoor skills class that teaches students practical knowledge for becoming confident, capable, and resourceful in the outdoors. Through fire-craft, wildlife and plant identification, bushcraft, water skills, leatherwork, gardening, primitive tools and projectiles, and other hands-on projects, students learn to work with nature, solve problems, and develop self-reliance. The goal is to build capable young people who are comfortable outdoors, prepared for challenges, and equipped with skills they can carry for life.
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GRADES 5th-12th
Mrs. Christa Katzoff
Class Materials Fee - $25
Leadership, Micro-Business, Speech & Debate will focus on
learning to speak up, argue well, and follow through on something real. Over six weeks the kids will pitch ideas as a team, hash out real decisions through friendly debate, write and deliver persuasive speeches in a group and then actually plan and run a baked goods stand from start to finish. Prices, marketing and fundraising.
Supplies NeededA binder or folder to keep everything together (handouts, notes, speech drafts), pencils or pens, a notebook
Sprint 2
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GRADES PRESCHOOL-3RD GRADE
Mrs. Alexis Ramirez
Class Materials Fee - $25
Arts & Crafts is a creative, hands-on class where children explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of art materials while creating fun projects. Through activities such as coloring, cutting, painting, collages, and working with playdough or clay, children strengthen their fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. The class also encourages children to express their ideas, follow simple instructions, and explore their imagination in a respectful, supportive, and safe learning environment.
Supplies NeededPaint palettes
Colored paper
Cardstock
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GRADE [K - 3rd]
Mrs. Christa Katzoff
Class Materials Fee - $15
Understanding Our Feelings & Tools to Handle Them is going to be a fun, hands on elective where students learn to recognize and understand different emotions through games, art, movement, stories, and simple Bible connections. They’ll also practice healthy ways to handle big feelings, build confidence, and show kindness to others.
Supplies Needed1 folder or thin binder
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GRADES 4th-12th
Ms. Regina Asmar
Class Materials Fee - $50
This hands-on drama course gives students the opportunity to work together to create and perform a Christmas production. Students will explore many areas of theater, including acting, stage presence, script reading, stage management, props, set design, costumes, backstage operations, and production teamwork.
Students will be assigned roles based on their interests and abilities while learning the importance of responsibility, communication, cooperation, and preparation. Actors will develop character and performance skills, while students working behind the scenes will learn how to design, organize, and manage the many elements needed for a successful production.
The course will culminate in a live Christmas program for families and the school community, allowing students to put their skills into practice and experience the teamwork and accomplishment of producing a theatrical performance from beginning to end.
Students will learn that a successful production requires more than what happens on stage—it takes a dedicated team working together both in front of and behind the curtain.
Supplies Needed
Costumes TBD
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*This class is offered 3 times, but will be UNIQUE each sprint, so students can sign up for all 3, to build their skills. Or they can select one or two.
GRADES 4th-12thMs. J’Nell Nicholas & Mr. Cody Thornbury
Class Materials Fee - $120We are taking food back to its roots, literally, as God intended it to be!
Farm to Table will be a daily class focused on understanding and mastering the basic principles of homestead food. Students will be partnered in mentorship roles while taking responsibility for shared garden beds including; planning, planting, nurturing, and harvesting their crops. Those partnerships will continue into the kitchen as they help in planning and creating foods based on the seasons of growth, preserving their crops, and cooking their harvests. We will also be preparing and serving a Farm to Table meal to our fellow classmates once per month. We will regularly rotate between the Farm and the Table as we learn to navigate seasonal cooking.
Supplies NeededCutting Knife
Sprint 3
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GRADES PRESCHOOL-3RD
Mrs. Rossy Hernandez and Mrs. Richell Zastrow
Class Materials Fee - N/A
Students will have fun playing games that work on team work and fair play. Students will play classic games and participate in various sports activities.
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GRADES K - 5TH
Mrs. Alexis Ramirez
Class Materials Fee - $25
Arts & Crafts is a creative, hands-on class where children explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of art materials while creating fun projects. Through activities such as coloring, cutting, painting, collages, and working with playdough or clay, children strengthen their fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. The class also encourages children to express their ideas, follow simple instructions, and explore their imagination in a respectful, supportive, and safe learning environment.
Supplies NeededPaint palettes
Colored paper
Cardstock
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GRADES 4th-12th
Mrs. Christa Katzoff
Class Materials Fee - $40
Practical Skills & Home Economics gives kids a chance to practice real life skills in a fun, hands on way. We will cook, learn about nutrition and meal planning, practice budgeting and home care skills, take on a Baby Egg responsibility challenge, and finish with a simple sewing project they can take home.
Supplies Needed
1 folder or 1-inch binder
apron or old oversized
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*This class will be different than what it was in sprint 2, so students are welcome to sign up for it a second time.
GRADES 4th-12thMs. J’Nell Nicholas & Mr. Cody Thornbury
Class Materials Fee - $100We are taking food back to its roots, literally, as God intended it to be!
Farm to Table will be a daily class focused on understanding and mastering the basic principles of homestead food. Students will be partnered in mentorship roles while taking responsibility for shared garden beds including; planning, planting, nurturing, and harvesting their crops. Those partnerships will continue into the kitchen as they help in planning and creating foods based on the seasons of growth, preserving their crops, and cooking their harvests. We will also be preparing and serving a Farm to Table meal to our fellow classmates once per month. We will regularly rotate between the Farm and the Table as we learn to navigate seasonal cooking.
Supplies NeededCutting Knife
Sprint 4
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GRADES PRESCHOOL-3RD GRADE
Mrs. Christa Katzoff and Mrs. Richell Zastrow
Class Materials Fee - $25
Caring for plants, animals and growing food, the kids will get hands on experience with things like planting and caring for their own edible plant, observing how plants grow, learning about farm animals, exploring where food comes from, and doing simple farm jobs along the way. We’ll finish the six weeks with a Farmer Party and the kids will get to take their plant home.
1 folder
gardening gloves
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GRADES 2ND - 5TH
Ms. Kristin Conway
Class Materials Fee - $40
In this fun hands-on baking class, young chefs will learn kitchen basics while whipping up delicious treats! My heart is for each student to build confidence in the kitchen and to grow their love for baking!
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GRADES 5th–12th
Mrs. Rossy Hernandez & Mrs. Alexis RamirezClass Materials Fee – $40
Coffee & Art is a relaxed, Christ-centered elective where creativity, connection, and meaningful conversation come together. Students will make and enjoy fun drinks—such as coffee, hot chocolate, tea, lemonade, smoothies, and other specialty beverages—while building friendships and talking about faith, character, kindness, leadership, and making wise choices.
Students will also explore prophetic art, learning to slow down, pray, worship, and listen for the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. Through painting, drawing, colors, shapes, and other creative expressions, students will create meaningful artwork that can encourage, inspire, and uplift others.
The goal is to create a welcoming space where students can connect with God, create with purpose, and build meaningful friendships—all while enjoying a great drink and making art.
Supplies Needed
Watercolor Paints
Cardstock
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GRADES 4th-12th
Mr. Cody Thornbury
Class Materials Fee - $100Leather & Woodworking is a hands-on elective where students will learn practical skills while designing and building projects they can actually use and take home.
Students will be introduced to basic leatherworking and tooling techniques, including cutting, stamping, shaping, punching, and finishing leather. They’ll create simple projects while learning how to safely and confidently use leatherworking tools.
Students will also learn the basics of woodworking, including measuring, cutting, sanding, assembling, and finishing. Projects may include building a wooden toolbox, birdhouse, and other simple wood creations.
Throughout the class, students will develop patience, creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence as they learn the satisfaction of working with their hands and turning raw materials into something useful and beautiful.
Sprint 5 Compassion in Action (all school)
Sprint 6
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*This class will be different than what it was in sprint 1, so students are welcome to sign up for it a second time.
GRADES PRESCHOOL-3RD GRADEMrs. Alexis
Class Materials Fee - $60
Dramatic Play is a fun, imaginative class where children explore real-life and pretend scenarios through creative role-playing. Through themes such as hospitals, cafés, grocery stores, and post offices, children build social skills, practice communication and storytelling, strengthen problem-solving, and grow their confidence. The class encourages sharing, taking turns, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment.
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GRADES K - 4TH
Mrs. Rossy Hernandez
Class Materials Fee - $40
Drinks and Discussions would be a relaxed, Christ-centered class where students make their own drinks (hot chocolate, tea, lemonade, smoothies, or other fun beverages) while building friendships and discussing topics like faith, character, kindness, leadership, and making wise choices. The goal is to create a welcoming space for meaningful conversations.
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*This class will be different than what it was in sprint 2 & 3, so students are welcome to sign up for it a second or third time.
GRADES 4th-12thMs. J’Nell Nicholas & Mr. Cody Thornbury
Class Materials Fee - $100We are taking food back to its roots, literally, as God intended it to be!
Farm to Table will be a daily class focused on understanding and mastering the basic principles of homestead food. Students will be partnered in mentorship roles while taking responsibility for shared garden beds including; planning, planting, nurturing, and harvesting their crops. Those partnerships will continue into the kitchen as they help in planning and creating foods based on the seasons of growth, preserving their crops, and cooking their harvests. We will also be preparing and serving a Farm to Table meal to our fellow classmates once per month. We will regularly rotate between the Farm and the Table as we learn to navigate seasonal cooking.
Supplies NeededCutting Knife
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GRADES 5th-12th
Mrs. Christa Katzoff
Class Materials Fee - $40Designing and Producing the yearbook & assisting in end of year activities, where students will leave their mark on the school year. Students will learn photography, writing, and design, then put it all to use producing our real yearbook and assisting with end of year activities. Everyone works together and communicates to build real pages the whole crew can be proud of.
Supplies NeededA notebook or binder with paper
Camera or phone for photo days
