MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL
Please watch for grade levels in the class descriptions.
Not all classes are open to all of these grade levels.
7th Grade - 12th Grade
Please pick three choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
1ST HOUR CHOICES
Art of Asian cooking - $40 (6th-12th grades combined)
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
We will be traveling the world to Asia with our taste buds! We will be exploring the many flavors and textures of Asian cuisine, including some of the internet favs this semester - think hot pots, potstickers and more!
ALLERGY WARNING - there will be dishes that include gluten and students with allergies are discouraged from taking food classes.
Beginning Crochet - $10 (6th-12th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Kim Donovan - Assistant Skilled Teacher Needed
Come learn some basic stitches, you will be provided with yarn and a needle to make beginning projects.
Exploring Drama - $0 (4th-12th combined)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
This class is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome and new material will be covered.
Do you already enjoy acting and would love an opportunity to learn more skills? Maybe you have always wanted to be in a play but unsure how to play a part? In this class we are going to explore acting. We will experiment with different types of acting including; traditional from a script, pantomime (acting without words) improve (acting from a general outline). We will also investigate other forms of performance (such as having a ventriloquist teach us a bit of ventriloquism).
Famous Artists - $10 (5th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Each class period we will learn about a famous artist and do an art project in his or her style. No art experience necessary. These will be easier art projects that will still look great!
War Time Book Club - $10 (6th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Historical Fiction. Living Books. Whatever you call them, they make exciting, fast paced reads full of character situations that help put us right into the action. We will be reading "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt during the Civil War. Then, "Burying the Sun" by Gloria Whelan. This story takes place in Russia during WWII. Lastly, if we have time, we'll read "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac-a novel about the Navajo Marines of WWII. This class will require reading homework. We will discuss the chapters in class and then, have a hands-on craft. Ages would be strong reading 12-year-olds and older. Provide your own book. $10 for crafts.
2ND HOUR CLASSES
Adventure Book Club - $10 (6th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Far-away lands. Tropical. Forest. Rivers. Where would you like to explore? "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain will take us on the Mighty Mississippi. "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen will take us deep into the Canadian wilderness. Lastly, "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London will remind us why dogs are considered man's best friend. This class will require reading homework. We will discuss the chapters in class and then, have a hands-on craft. Ages would be strong reading 12-year-olds and older. Provide your own book. $10 for crafts.
American Sign Language - $80 outside Teacher (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Tracy Trace
American Sign Language (ASL) is my passion and with 20 years of signing experience, I want to share it with you and your family! Join me, Miss Tracy, the creator of Sign 'N Play! for ASL lessons! We will learn basic signs -- such as the manual alphabet, manners, greetings, and more! -- as well as basic rules to begin signing. We will then practice with a fun review and games!
Cooking with Kristina - $40 (7th-12th)
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
This class is always a culinary journey with your taste buds. This always is a fan favorite class and the students enjoy learning new tricks and making new recipes and, of course, eating.
Creative Writing - $5 (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Katy Guzek
Creative Writing: Explore different writing techniques like: Prayers, Psalms, and poetry, narrative, persuasive and expository... Using different writing prompts.
Origami & Miniatures - $5
Teacher - Vanessa Saul
Origami is the process of folding paper into different shapes. Come learn from Mrs. Grace and learn how to make animals and various other objects without scissors or glue all from a piece of simple paper.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $5
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
This class is a continuation of last semester but new material will be taught and more basic moves continued. New students are welcome. Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Yearbook - $0 (9th-12th grades only) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Erin Brewster
This class is not for the faint of heart. This year we will continue working with TreeRing to create another amazing yearbook. Along with the normal, photography, page layouts, theme and design, we will also dipping our toes into journalism working toward submitting a spread to be featured in the yearbook. You will be required to take photos during co-op, at field trips, teen nights, dances and other co-op events. Members of the staff are expected to have a high level of maturity and the ability to work independently. Students must have their own phone for pictures, know how to download and create account on treering and upload their pictures on a weekly basis and bring a laptop to class. This class does have homework (creating pages, uploading pics you took at hometeam, etc.) Please do not take this class if you are not willing to put in the work.
3rd HOUR CHOICES
Advanced Tae Kwon Do - $5
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Previous experience in Mrs. Marjorie's Tae Kwon Do class is required to take this class. New students that have not previously taken a class should look to take Tae Kwon Do first. She will be teaching a more in depth class this semester and get into more physical technical skills.
Ancient History - $10 (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
This class is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome and encouraged to join. We will be covering more information and reviewing a bit of the old. Ancient History Come explore the world of BC. Each week we will be studying a different civilization from long ago. Come explore the ancient world with maps, crafts, activities and more
Biology Labs - $25 (8th-12th grades)
Teacher - Lora Saul
This is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome to join. We will be covering DNA, Punnett Square and multiple dissections this semester. We do many hands on activities to cement the principles and we try to make Biology fun!
Games Class - $0
Teacher - Anna Campbell
In Games class, you'll have the freedom to choose from a variety of board games and card games. Come have fun with us and build friendship here!
Geography Fair (3rd-12th grades combined) - $5
Teacher - Katy Guzek
Geography Fair: This class is a continuation from last semester, but new students are also welcome. We will continue to build on our original park of study, or the students can start a new study of another park, or they can explore people like Teddy Roosevelt or John Muir, who had huge influence in preserving the beauty of our country. Each student can create and submit two entries into the 4H Fair. We also have a great PBS documentary to watch and a field trip planned at the Michigan Science Center, to watch their IMax production on the National Parks.
Mini Origami - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Grace Kim
Origami is the process of folding paper into different shapes. Come learn from Mrs. Grace and learn how to make animals and various other objects without scissors or glue all from a piece of simple paper.
Please watch for grade levels in the class descriptions.
Not all classes are open to all of these grade levels.
7th Grade - 12th Grade
Please pick three choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
1ST HOUR CHOICES
Art of Asian cooking - $40 (6th-12th grades combined)
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
We will be traveling the world to Asia with our taste buds! We will be exploring the many flavors and textures of Asian cuisine, including some of the internet favs this semester - think hot pots, potstickers and more!
ALLERGY WARNING - there will be dishes that include gluten and students with allergies are discouraged from taking food classes.
Beginning Crochet - $10 (6th-12th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Kim Donovan - Assistant Skilled Teacher Needed
Come learn some basic stitches, you will be provided with yarn and a needle to make beginning projects.
Exploring Drama - $0 (4th-12th combined)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
This class is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome and new material will be covered.
Do you already enjoy acting and would love an opportunity to learn more skills? Maybe you have always wanted to be in a play but unsure how to play a part? In this class we are going to explore acting. We will experiment with different types of acting including; traditional from a script, pantomime (acting without words) improve (acting from a general outline). We will also investigate other forms of performance (such as having a ventriloquist teach us a bit of ventriloquism).
Famous Artists - $10 (5th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Each class period we will learn about a famous artist and do an art project in his or her style. No art experience necessary. These will be easier art projects that will still look great!
War Time Book Club - $10 (6th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Historical Fiction. Living Books. Whatever you call them, they make exciting, fast paced reads full of character situations that help put us right into the action. We will be reading "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt during the Civil War. Then, "Burying the Sun" by Gloria Whelan. This story takes place in Russia during WWII. Lastly, if we have time, we'll read "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac-a novel about the Navajo Marines of WWII. This class will require reading homework. We will discuss the chapters in class and then, have a hands-on craft. Ages would be strong reading 12-year-olds and older. Provide your own book. $10 for crafts.
2ND HOUR CLASSES
Adventure Book Club - $10 (6th-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Far-away lands. Tropical. Forest. Rivers. Where would you like to explore? "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain will take us on the Mighty Mississippi. "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen will take us deep into the Canadian wilderness. Lastly, "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London will remind us why dogs are considered man's best friend. This class will require reading homework. We will discuss the chapters in class and then, have a hands-on craft. Ages would be strong reading 12-year-olds and older. Provide your own book. $10 for crafts.
American Sign Language - $80 outside Teacher (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Tracy Trace
American Sign Language (ASL) is my passion and with 20 years of signing experience, I want to share it with you and your family! Join me, Miss Tracy, the creator of Sign 'N Play! for ASL lessons! We will learn basic signs -- such as the manual alphabet, manners, greetings, and more! -- as well as basic rules to begin signing. We will then practice with a fun review and games!
Cooking with Kristina - $40 (7th-12th)
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
This class is always a culinary journey with your taste buds. This always is a fan favorite class and the students enjoy learning new tricks and making new recipes and, of course, eating.
Creative Writing - $5 (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Katy Guzek
Creative Writing: Explore different writing techniques like: Prayers, Psalms, and poetry, narrative, persuasive and expository... Using different writing prompts.
Origami & Miniatures - $5
Teacher - Vanessa Saul
Origami is the process of folding paper into different shapes. Come learn from Mrs. Grace and learn how to make animals and various other objects without scissors or glue all from a piece of simple paper.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $5
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
This class is a continuation of last semester but new material will be taught and more basic moves continued. New students are welcome. Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Yearbook - $0 (9th-12th grades only) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Erin Brewster
This class is not for the faint of heart. This year we will continue working with TreeRing to create another amazing yearbook. Along with the normal, photography, page layouts, theme and design, we will also dipping our toes into journalism working toward submitting a spread to be featured in the yearbook. You will be required to take photos during co-op, at field trips, teen nights, dances and other co-op events. Members of the staff are expected to have a high level of maturity and the ability to work independently. Students must have their own phone for pictures, know how to download and create account on treering and upload their pictures on a weekly basis and bring a laptop to class. This class does have homework (creating pages, uploading pics you took at hometeam, etc.) Please do not take this class if you are not willing to put in the work.
3rd HOUR CHOICES
Advanced Tae Kwon Do - $5
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Previous experience in Mrs. Marjorie's Tae Kwon Do class is required to take this class. New students that have not previously taken a class should look to take Tae Kwon Do first. She will be teaching a more in depth class this semester and get into more physical technical skills.
Ancient History - $10 (3rd-12th combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
This class is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome and encouraged to join. We will be covering more information and reviewing a bit of the old. Ancient History Come explore the world of BC. Each week we will be studying a different civilization from long ago. Come explore the ancient world with maps, crafts, activities and more
Biology Labs - $25 (8th-12th grades)
Teacher - Lora Saul
This is a continuation of last semester but new students are welcome to join. We will be covering DNA, Punnett Square and multiple dissections this semester. We do many hands on activities to cement the principles and we try to make Biology fun!
Games Class - $0
Teacher - Anna Campbell
In Games class, you'll have the freedom to choose from a variety of board games and card games. Come have fun with us and build friendship here!
Geography Fair (3rd-12th grades combined) - $5
Teacher - Katy Guzek
Geography Fair: This class is a continuation from last semester, but new students are also welcome. We will continue to build on our original park of study, or the students can start a new study of another park, or they can explore people like Teddy Roosevelt or John Muir, who had huge influence in preserving the beauty of our country. Each student can create and submit two entries into the 4H Fair. We also have a great PBS documentary to watch and a field trip planned at the Michigan Science Center, to watch their IMax production on the National Parks.
Mini Origami - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Grace Kim
Origami is the process of folding paper into different shapes. Come learn from Mrs. Grace and learn how to make animals and various other objects without scissors or glue all from a piece of simple paper.