Murrieta Learning Center Class Descriptions for Spring 2009
December 12, 2008
Art-All Grades
In all art classes, students will be learning a variety of painting techniques and using them to produce land and seascape pictures. Students will learn how to use specific paint brushes to create beautiful “keepsake” paintings. Students will also learn how to create a portfolio of their paintings. Each class will be adjusted for grade appropriateness.
Musical Theater-Grades 1-5
Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for! It’s the “Granny Awards!” Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring our favorite fairy tale characters. Who will win “Best Female Vocalist?” Or, the most coveted “Best Villain” award? Tune in to see and hear your favorite performers. And, don’t forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf, as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award during the show!
Music: Rhythm, Recorders & More-Grades K-2
This class will keep students moving to the music, and moving from instrument to instrument! Students will explore various musical instruments, such as the keyboard, the recorder, and percussion. Students will also be introduced to the bare basics of musical notation. Homework will consist of very basic, musical notation worksheets and the practice of a musical instrument at home. Parents need to provide a recorder for practice at home. Returning students will add to their repertoire, along with adding a couple more notes to their melodies. Join the fun as students make music and continue to learn about musical notation.
Spanish: Latin Playground-Grades 3-5
Join us as we travel to 8 different, Latin American countries! We’ll learn about the music, holidays, animals, and other fun facts about each country. Class time will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, crafts, and games. Any homework given will focus on reinforcing the Spanish vocabulary introduced in class. Students will be given a “passport journal”, and an opportunity to experience the in-class listening lab. Please feel free to join us, regardless of your exposure to or your knowledge of the Spanish language. Nos vemos pronto!
Science 2 U-All Grades
Students will participate in motivating lab experiments and extension activities on four science themes over the 16 week period.
January/February- Gases- Discover the properties of gases (like the effects of pressure and temperature on gases) and apply that knowledge to construct and test your own hot air balloon.
February/March -Weather- Become a novice meteorologist in just 4 short weeks! Discover why weather patterns form, which clouds bring rain and how tornadoes form. You’ll even set up a mini weather station at your house and log data to bring to class.
March/April-Fruits and Flowers- This is a great time of the year to discover flowers and fruits! Why do plants have flowers? What exactly is a fruit? What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? How are flowers and fruits related? You’ll answer these questions and others by inspecting a variety of fruits and flowers.
May-Grunion -What is a grunion run? In this class we’ll answer that question as you learn about the biology and life-cycle of the California grunion. This local fish lays eggs that hatch on our beaches every year. You’ll look at real grunion and even hatch some of their eggs in class! We’ll explore how the moon’s cycles and the tides affect the behavior of this fish. Each student will be given a schedule of Grunion runs to enjoy with your family this year.
Earth Science-6th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Earth Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class–no other science homework needs to be assigned.
Life Science-7th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Life Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class.
Physical Science-8th Grade
Using Prentice Hall Physical Science as our basis, our classroom will consist mostly of labs and group activities. This class is designed to assist the parent in teaching labs and main concepts in science. Homework assignments will need to be monitored by the parent. Students will be expected to prepare lessons and complete homework before class. This class is a core class.
Language Arts: Grades 4-5
This class will combine writing, grammar and literary analysis concepts. Each student will have an opportunity to expand his or her understanding of poetry, writing styles and a variety of authors while working on project-based assignments. Class time will incorporate collaborative coursework so students can learn how to work in a group setting along with individual oral presentations and reports.
Language Arts: Grades 2-3
Mrs. Daeley will use the “Institute for Excellence in Writing” curriculum to teach proper writing techniques. Grammar and vocabulary will also be included in homework packets to enhance language concepts. “When students understand how to write a ‘great paragraph’, they can write a great essay.”
Language Arts: Literature Studies-Grades 6-8
Students will be reading from select novels and completing writing assignments based on their readings.
U.S. History-5th Grade
The U.S. History class will begin in Europe and Spain and introduce the students to the early explorers. The New World will come alive as each student learns about the founding of the 13 colonies, the triumphs and the struggles the early Americans experienced. We will cover geography, belief systems, early government development, American wars and much more. This class will participate in Reader’s Theater, hands-on projects and homework assignments.
Social Studies: Famous Americans-Grades 2-3
In this class students will study famous Americans such as Martin Luther King, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and others. In the second half of the course we will study our Leaders and Laws of today and how our land is governed.
Math: Patterns! Patterns! Yea! Patterns!-Grades 2-3
In this supplemental class students will discover how math is really about understanding patterns and to help students begin to make connections to the real world. Hands-on activities will help students begin to recognize and master key math patterns in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, critical thinking, word problems and more.
Math: Decimals, Fractions, Percents! Oh My!-Grades 4-5
This class will cover decimals, fractions and percents and help student’s master critical concepts to move forward in higher math. The goal is to help students to approach these concepts with confidence and to strength their critical thinking skills in these three key areas of math.
Math: Middle School Workshop-Grades 6-8
This supplemental Algebra Concepts is designed to prepare middle school students for Pre-Algebra. Concepts covered will be decimals, fractions, percents, integers, probability, ratios and proportions.
The class is structured so that all students can increase their arithmetic skills and give them the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the important middle school math state standards.
Online Fall 2008 Registration August 12-September 5, 2008
August 11, 2008
Online registration for learning center classes will reopen on Tuesday, August 12 at 9:00a.m. and remain open through September 5 or until all classes are full. The Fall 2008 learning center class schedules can found on each learning center’s home page under “Academies and Learning Centers”.
JCS Academy Murrieta Middle School
Murrieta Learning Center-Elementary
South Orange County Learning Center
North Orange County Learning Center Fall 2008 Class Information
July 30, 2008
Registration for the North Orange County Learning Center will begin on August 12, 2008 and will conclude on September 5, 2008. Registration will be based upon availability.
Instructions for the online registration process will be posted on the North OC LC homepage as well as sent out via email to all Orange County Educational Facilitators on August 11, 2008.
Fall classes will begin on Tuesday. August 26, 2008 and will conclude on December 16, 2008. There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 due to the Veterans Day holiday.
Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Class Title: Art Masters of History
Grade Level: Grades K - 3
Instructor: Melissa Sena
Class Description: This class is a wonderful opportunity to explore art and artists during different periods of art history. Students will create art working using the elements of art used by each artist they study.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Class Title: Nutshell Science
Grade Level: Grades 4 - 8
Instructor: Jenny Blakeborough
Class Description: This is a great opportunity for hands-on exploration of various science topics taught through observation and experimentation. This class is designed to be a supplement to your existing science program.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Class Title: Elements of Art
Grade Level: Grades 4 - 8
Instructor: Melissa Sena
Class Description: Students will explore different elements of art through the study of artists and art periods. They will learn how to develop an art idea using the elements they have learned and enjoy applying these elements in different art mediums to realize their art idea.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Class Title: Nutshell Science
Grade Level: Grades K - 3
Instructor: Jenny Blakeborough
Class Description: This is a great opportunity for hands-on exploration of various science topics taught through observation and experimentation. This class is designed to be a supplement to your existing science program.
Cost: 125 Educational Units
Educational Units will be withdrawn during the first two weeks of the class. Educational Units will first be taken from the EMR account, and then from the VCI account if necessary. We are no longer able to accept cash payment for classes when a student does not have enough EMR or VCI to cover the cost of the class.
The North Orange County Learning Center classes will be located at:
Calvary Chapel Saving Grace
17451 Bastanchury Road
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
For additional information, please contact:
Erica Bell
North Orange County Learning Center Coordinator
ebell@juliancharterschool.org
Phone Number: (760) 522-9876
*Classes are subject to change/cancellation based on student registration.
