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1 | Alphabetical Course Descriptions - Winter Term 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Class | Description | Day | Time | Grades | Instructor | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Acting 101 | Through theatre exercises, monologues, reader’s theatre and scene studies, this class will guide students as they develop their acting potential and learn to build and analyze a character. Focus will be placed on characterization and personalization, largely using concepts from the Meisner technique. In this course, we will learn by creating. Though it is online, this is a studio style performance class and active participation and attendance is important. Essentially, this class, that will meet twice weekly, is designed as group acting lessons, developed to train the student actor. The student will learn memorization techniques and will need to put in time outside of class to work on material. Students will feel successful in this class if they are capable readers and have a desire to put into practice what they are learning. Taught by certified theater instructor, Lori Bassham. | Monday | 9:00-9:55 | 5-8 | LB (Lori Bassham) | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | American History - Famous African Americans | African American History Grades 2-4 This class will include reading and writing skills, and some basic research skills. Students will be able to write more or less in their packets, based on their ability level. We will take a look at the history of African Americans in the U.S. Then we will take a closer look at notable individuals of African descent. The individuals we study will be determined before the course starts in January. Some of the figures we may study are: Martin Luther King, Jr. Jackie Robinson Rosa Parks Oprah Winfrey Sojourner Truth President Barack Obama Marian Anderson Booker T. Washington Harriet Tubman Frederick Douglass Benjamin Banneker Phillis Wheatley Sarah E. Goode George Washington Carver Louis Armstrong Maya Angelou Thurgood Marshall Bessie Coleman W.E.B. DuBois Jesse Owens Althea Gibson Mary McLeod Bethune | Thursday | 11:30-12:15 | 2-4 | DA (Dawn Adams) | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Animal Adaptations (*Theme Strand - Animals*) Repeat from Fall Term | How do animals survive in this harsh world? We will talk about the various CLEVER ways nature takes care of itself. Your student will discover the reasons, and types of adaptations that animals incorporate in order to survive. There will be some reading, and some writing. This class will culminate with a brief project: They will use their knowledge of adaptations and invent a creature. Using their imagination, draw its picture, and teach us about it on the last day of class. 30 mins (Repeat from Fall Term) | Monday | 9:30-10:15 K-2 Theme Strand - Animals | K-2 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Around the City - Virtual Field Trips (*Theme Strand - Civics / Community Development*) | People love to plan trips to places they’ve never been and miss the amazing things that are right around them. In this virtual field trip, we’re going to tramp around the communities in our area to see what marvelous hidden gems are right under our noses. What’s so interesting about Dallas, Salem, Monmouth, Independence, Amity, McMinnville, Grand Ronde, etc., etc.? We’ll have interviews with community members and leaders. As we’re able, we’ll find opportunities to serve our communities too. Enrichment: (meaning it’s not a requirement) Information will go out about places to go as a family or organizations that families could help. | Wednesday | 10:00-10:55 | 4-8 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Artists | Learn about different artists and types of artists like painters, dancers, poets and composers. This class covers a variety of subjects. Each week we will focus on a specific subgroup of artists and dig in. | Tuesday | 2:00-2:55 | 3-6 | EB (Emily Blanton) | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Artsy Math | We will learn about famous artists, how they created their pieces of art, and focus on the mathematical component! Your student will strengthen their math skills while creating a masterpiece of their own! To feel successful, they will have a working knowledge of multiplication, as well as read and write at a minimal 3rd grade level. | Wednesday | 9:00-9:55 | 2-4 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Baking Club | In this bake-it-and-take-it...or rather, bake-it-or-make-it-and-eat-it class, students will follow many types of recipes that will be baked in the oven, on the stove top or just blended on the counter. We might be making any of the following: peasant bread (an easy yeast bread), chocolate shake/smoothie (as long as everyone has a strong blender), Tex-Mex Chalupas (including how to make oven-baked corn chips), lasagna, Ratatouille in an electric pressure cooker (e.g. Instant Pot; Crockpot Express, Ninja brand, etc.), apple and squash bake, sweet potato quiche, Naan bread, chocolate avocado pudding (yes, it really tastes wonderful), lava cake for 2 (including using coconut milk for “whipped” cream), naturally sweetened oats and peanut butter cookies, naturally sweetened pumpkin cookies, almond milk, golden milk (a spiced, warm milk). Things may change but parents will be sent a supply list a week in advance. REQUIREMENTS: 1) A parent or older child must be on hand at all times if a student needs help in the kitchen, such as measuring, chopping or turning on the oven or device. 2) Parents will need to purchase items for the recipes. For most of the recipes, the supplies will be ingredients that are easily obtainable. Sometimes, there may be specialty items. 3) Chopping may be required in advance of the class. 4) Let the instructor know upon registration if there are any food allergies, and if you have a strong blender (one that can chop ice) and an electric pressure cooker. This is vital information for the instructor so she can select recipes to use and to send out ingredient lists in a timely manner. | Monday | 2:00-2:55 | 2-8 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Battle of the Books | Students will be given a choice of three novels - they will read one or two of the novels over the course of the term and play trivia games about the books. Possibly we might be able to compete in the Oregon Battle of the Books (if they are able to do it virtually this year) where our DCS students compete against students from other Oregon schools in trivia-style games about different books later in the school year. | Tuesday | 3:00-4:00 | 4-7 | KaS (Kaitlyn Stowell) | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Biomes, Ecosystems, Habitats (*Theme Strand - Animals*) Repeat fromFall Term | This habitats & ecosystems unit is designed with high engagement, hands-on science lesson plans. Students learn about land and water habitats and identify ecosystems within these biomes. They compare habitat diversity and discover its importance. They explore communities and populations within ecosystems and ways they depend on each other for survival. To feel successful, your student needs to do their best at reading and writing the things I will have for them. 30 minutes (Repeat from Fall Term) | Tuesday | 9:30-10:15 K-2 Theme Strand - Animals | K-2 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Book Club | What's better than reading a good book? Getting to talk about it with friends! In this club we will be picking out two chapter books to read during the course of the term. Each week we will read sections on our own and then discuss them as a group on Zoom. Discussion topics will include what has happened, predictions (no spoilers if you read ahead!), what we like/don't like/don't understand, how it connects to our lives and the world around us, and anything else we feel like talking about! A list of books will be emailed to students before winter break so we can vote on 2-3 choices, which we will provide to students by the first week of class. | Wednesday | 3:00-4:00 | 5-8 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Book Club - For the Love of Reading | The more kids read, the better readers they become! In this club, students will read what they want, and the class comes together to share and recommend the stories or books they have been reading. Students will be asked to write very short book summaries to share (possibly to be posted on the DCS website). By sharing their experiences with the books, they get others to be interested in the books. We will focus on different elements each class, such as, main characters, plot, climax, denouement, setting, etc. We will compare and contrast each other's stories. The focus is on enjoying reading, creating a love of reading, and getting and giving ideas for good books to read. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades. | Monday | 3:00-4:00 | 3-5 | CS (Chris Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Career Exploration | In this course students will learn about a variety of careers through interviews with professionals. Each week students will meet someone working in a different field and have the opportunity to ask questions. We will cover why they chose the career, what they had to do to prepare (school, training, testing, etc.), challenges and benefits, etc. Students will also be encouraged to think about types of careers they might personally enjoy and what they could do now to prepare themselves for a variety of options. Some of the careers we will learn about are Physician's Assistant, Therapist, Police Officer, Writer, Lawyer, and many others. Students will feel successful in this class is they can listen respectfully to others and are willing to ask questions. | Tuesday | 1:00-1:55 | 3-8 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Chess Club | Learn & improve chess skills! After meeting together on Zoom and discussing chess rules and tactics each week, the instructor will be having students playing chess with each other on a chess website while on zoom together (students will need to create a login to play with each other). They can also use apps on smartphones or tablets, and will be learning different strategies and tactics to think ahead and outsmart an opponent. Learning chess increases problem-solving skills, improves spatial awareness, analytical and strategic thinking, and memory, and builds confidence and concentration. Parents are encouraged to participate as well. Covers math standards for these grades (logic, patterns, problem-solving). | Wednesday | 3:00-4:00 | 3-8 | CS (Chris Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Comics as Literature | Students do not need to have attended the prior session. Students who took the class fall term could repeat the class, we will be covering new graphic novels and material. Looking at the world of comics and how they tell the stories of heroes and are becoming our new “folklore” and mythology. We will analyze a variety of comics based on the principles in McCloud’s book, Understanding Comics. We will look at informational, non-fiction, and fiction texts. This class will require a lot of reading within the confines of high interest content. Writing responses can be done in a variety of formats including making your own comic panel. The texts we will use this term are Rapunzel’s’ Revenge, Calamity Jack, Out from Boneville: Bone, and The Stone Keeper: Amulet. Students will also read comics of their choice, on their own, which they will use for class assignments. This class covers some ELA standards. Some texts will be presented and read in class together. Longer texts will be read outside of class and discussed as a group. These graphic novels all involve adventure. We will have an overarching theme of adventure. Your child will be successful if they enjoy graphic novels, can read and comprehend at a 4th grade level and write at the paragraph level. | Thursday | 11:00-11:55 | 5-8 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Cont. Beginning IEW | Students will develop their writing skills as they write on a variety of enjoyable, fiction and non-fiction topics. IEW focuses on a writing process involving keywords, outlines, and revision. Perfect course to start with for the new or reluctant writer. This course is interactive and strives to make writing enjoyable. The instructor and peer feedback are part of the course. This is a YEAR-LONG class. This class will have writing homework every week. Your child will be successful if they can read and comprehend at a 4th grade level, write a solid paragraph, have experience writing a 5 paragraph essay, are able to use an outline to draft an essay, and come to class with completed homework each week. Students in grades 5-7 who did not attend the fall term portion of this class may enroll with permission from their Guide. | Wednesday | 9:00-9:55 | 3-7 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Cont. Sign Language 4-8 | Continuing for students from fall term, or very motivated beginners who want to catch up with what has been learned up to this point. Taught by Jen Teal, an experienced local ASL educator, students will learn and reinforce basic signs to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades. | Tuesday | 11:00-11:55 | 4-8 | JT (Jen Teal) | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Cont. Spanish *2x W/Th* | This course is a continuation of the fall term Spanish class. Through a combination of PowerPoint, games, dialogue, and other activities, students will learn how to describe the characteristics of themselves and others, occupations, and places in our community. This class meets twice a week, so students will also need to enroll in the Thursday class. Students enrolling in this class should have already completed the fall term of Spanish. To enroll as a new student, pleases contact the instructor first in order to find out what material needs to be learned prior to beginning. | Wednesday & Thursday (2x) | 1:00-1:55 | 4-8 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Cool Skills You Need to Know *3x T/W/Th (CJ) | This 3x per week class will cover essential skills for 5th -6th grade students beginning their middle school years. Study skills, note taking, basic and advanced writing skills, critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, text analysis, reading textbooks, project management, presentation skills, time management, technology skills, planning and organization of homework materials. The course work above will all be framed in assignments that are on grade level, but that give insight and highlight the skills that will make them successful in middle school. Students will be writing, completing projects, and turning in classroom assignments. They will be doing work in the following content areas as well: science, math, language arts, and social studies. Homework will be approximately 20 minutes on class days and about 1 hour over the weekend (between Thursday and the following Tuesday). This class will reinforce the skills your child needs to initiate and manage their learning. Your child will be successful if: They can read and comprehend at 4th grade level; they are able to write a basic paragraph; they have a beginning ability to break a project into steps and follow through; they have approximately a 4th grade math ability (or better). | Tuesday-Thursday (3x) | 10:00-10:55 | 5-6 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Cool Skills You Should Know *3x T/W/Th | This class will meet three times a week to discover, expand, and reinforce elementary skills in math and English language arts. Using a variety of materials and curricula, “Cool Skills..." will focus on math concepts such as fractions, word problems, perimeter, area, money, and time, along with ELA concepts such as parts of speech, point-of-view, and paragraph writing. We will also be reading chapter books which incorporate writing responses and character analysis. We are so excited to offer this new, extended course, and hope your student can come join in the fun! Materials Needed: Math Notebook, Graph Paper, Writing/Composition Book, colored pencils. | Tuesday-Thursday (3x) | 10:00-10:55 | 3-4 | SN (Stasey Norstrom) | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Creative Artistry | The goal of this class is for students to explore their creative ideas while understanding the importance of concepts and techniques of making art. Through viewing and discussing works by multiple artists every week, students will gain greater insight on a given topic as well as the emphasis on unique individual creativity. Each class will begin with a slideshow demonstrating various examples and approaches devoted to a particular idea. Art projects that allow personal inspiration and understanding of the weekly topic will then be assigned, due the following week at the beginning of class. Assignments will have a given framework with particular materials to use, and expectations will be discussed. Project supplies will consist of common home items (glue, brushes, markers/colored pencil, etc.) and items that will be provided for pickup at DCS. Some of the topics students will explore are paper sculpture, painting without brushes, fabric collage, and using multiple mediums together in a piece. To feel successful in this class students should feel comfortable with using art supplies (brushes, scissors, etc.) and working towards a goal that has a framework but requires a lot of decision making. | Thursday | 9:00-9:55 | 5-8 | Karen Mahoney | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | D&D Club | New students may join this social club. We are working through a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, complete with a dungeon master. We will be starting a new campaign. Prior knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons is helpful. Students create an online account on D&D Beyond. | Tuesday | 3:00-4:00 | 5-8 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Data Does It (Math Games) | This class will address Math standards of Measurement and Data. Each class we will cover a unit of measurement, and follow it up with practice, and a game. The homework is to strengthen the concept with additional practice. Therefore, some homework will be required. To feel successful, your student will need to read, write, and perform mathematical functions (i.e. multiplication) at least a 4th grade level. 45 minutes | Thursday | 1:00-1:55 | 5-7 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Data Math - Charts & Graphs | In this math class we will define and measure data. We will be making basic charts and graphs and then using them to solve math problems and practice math skills. We will work with clocks and telling time. Primarily we will be making charts and graphs on paper and with manipulatives. The class will be primarily hands-on. We may make some digital charts. Typically, there will not be homework. Students may be asked to gather data outside of class such as polling family members. Meets CC standards: Tell and write time. Represent and interpret data. Your child will be successful if: They are at a first grade level in math; they can count to 100; they have some understanding of fractions (Ex: pieces of pie or half a cookie); they have experience reading a grid (ex: The Battleship game). | Tuesday | 11:30-12:15 | 1-3 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | DCS Penpals | Students will learn about personal letter writing as well as writing different types of letters. We will primarily be exchanging pen pal correspondence within the DCS community. Students will be required to send at least one letter/card (or art picture for kindergartens) to someone in the DCS community each week. Envelopes and stamps will be provided. We will take a virtual tour of the post office and learn how mail travels. We will also learn about safety in writing letters both online and in traditional forms. Your student will be most successful if he/she can: kinder: write his/her first and last names 1-3: write in complete sentences | Tuesday | 8:30-9:15 | K-3 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | DCS Penpals | Students will learn about personal letter writing as well as writing different types of letters. We will primarily be exchanging pen pal correspondence within the DCS community. Students will be required to send at least one letter/card (or art picture for kindergartens) to someone in the DCS community each week. Envelopes and stamps will be provided. We will take a virtual tour of the post office and learn how mail travels. We will also learn about safety in writing letters both online and in traditional forms. Your student will be most successful if he/she can write complete sentences in a build-on manner | Tuesday | 1:30-2:20 | 3-5 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Debate (Continuing) | This is a course for students who have already taken Debate and have learned basic debating skills and vocabulary. We will have daily debates - some short and on the spot, others that require individual preparation outside of class. In addition to silly topics such as "Which supervillain is the lamest?" we will also use a set of middle school level books covering topics including advertising to children, globalization, performance enhancing drugs, sportsmanship in youth athletics, standardized testing, oil and energy alternatives, genetically modified foods, news reporting, and animal rights. Any student who wants to join this class, but did not take Debate last term needs to first contact the teacher. | Monday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-8 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Eric Carle Literacy & Math (*Theme Strand - Animals*) | Eric Carle’s colorful stories will help students learn about a variety of topics. Each week will have a literacy focus as well as a science, math, or social studies topic. We will also practice fine-motor skills, teamwork, and following directions. Students will feel successful in this class if they enjoy working with others and learning through play. Helps cover language arts, science and math standards for these grades. | Thursday | 9:30-10:15 K-2 Theme Strand - Animals | K-1 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Explore Famous Art! | The goals of this class are to both expose young students to famous works of art and offer art projects that allow them to explore their own creativity. Each week of class, students will be presented with a famous work of art, the title, the artist, and their country. Age-appropriate works include Mona Lisa, Starry Night, The Great Wave. Artists include Picasso, M.C. Escher, Jackson Pollock, and others. We will have a short discussion about what we see and then create pieces in a similar style using various mediums throughout the term, including paint, oven bake clay, paper collage, tinfoil, and fabric. Project supplies will consist of common home items (glue, brushes, markers/colored pencil, etc.) and items that will be provided for pickup at DCS. To feel successful in this class students should feel comfortable with using art supplies (brushes, scissors, etc.) and working towards a goal that has a framework but requires a lot of decision making. | Thursday | 1:30-2:20 | 1-4 | Karen Mahoney | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Fairytale Theater / Drama | In this creative theater class, students will enjoy pretending, imagining, and acting. We’ll be practicing skills with voice and body. Children will get a chance to learn some theater activities that incorporate movement and expression. We’ll also act out nursery rhymes and fairy and folk tales. Students will need space to move such as the living room or cleared bedroom. Parents may have to adjust cameras for children to be able to get up and away from desks and walls. | Wednesday | 2:30-3:30 | 1-4 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | French | Learn basic French through games, activities and memorization. We’ll be Counting, Singing, Listening, and Speaking in French. It is highly recommended that students try out a language app or learning program to increase their French skills, such as Duolingo (free) or even a regular dose of French on YouTube. (Those more experienced in French will have activities and challenges for their level, along with homework.) | Wednesday | 11:30-12:15 | 1-5 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Game-based Writing Practice | An extra 30 minutes of writing practice each week while watching and learning about a new (mostly educational) game and having fun with other kids! Your student will feel successful in this class if he/she can write words (spelling not important!). Mrs. McQueen will share a game she is planning while students use the game to practice various types of writing (procedural writing, descriptive writing, poetry, first-person, third-person, etc.). Very differentiated, students will write at their own level, from simple key words with added pictures or diagrams to full paragraphs. A link to the game (some web-based, some apps) will be provided so parents can choose to allow students to continue to play after the lesson. Some apps may cost up to $5.00 but all games are optional (not required for the class). A fun way to get kids to pick up that pen and practice writing! | Thursday | 10:30-11:15 | K-3 | MM (Monica McQueen) | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Geometrocity - Community Design (*Theme Strand - Civics / Community Development*) | Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their geometry skills and design their own city. And This project doesn’t just focus on math skills, as there are components of social studies (mapping skills), writing, problem solving and comprehension skills too. Students will be creating a city that uses 2D and 3D models, practicing both plane and solid geometry. This project allows for students to practice and apply learned skills in geometry while problem solving and making decisions based on their own knowledge, creativity, and imagination. Students will utilize many types of geometric concepts such as nets to create buildings and structures, designing parts of a city with shapes, lines, angles, and incorporating multiple skills at the same time to reach their objectives. | Monday | 10:00-10:55 | 6-8 | SN (Stasey Norstrom) | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Google Earth | Google Earth is a Google app that renders a 3D image of Earth. It is a creation tool used for telling stories with maps. In this class students will learn to navigate Google Earth, create interactive maps, and use the vast education resources available through Google Earth. We will use some math in figuring out distances and planning. Students will learn how to use Google Earth to help with school projects and homework. They will also leave with a completed project. There will be minimal required homework; class time will be given to work on projects. Students may wish to use the available tools outside of class for practice or for projects in other classes. Students will be successful if: They have a stable internet connection and computer (GE takes a lot of power); they have the basic tech ability to navigate a computer, web browsers, and Google apps; they have experience collaborating through Google; they have the ability to write a basic paragraph and read at a 5th grade level. | Monday | 2:00-2:55 | 6-8 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | High School Planning Group | This class will simulate the rigor and the expectations of a high school class. While the content will still be age appropriate, students will engage in class work with due dates, grades, and homework. This class focuses on getting student feedback for what they would like to see in a high school program, all while offering content that will simulate a high school class - while still offering middle school-level content. This will cover the content of Language Arts and Social Studies through exploring the ideas of what it looks like to start a brand new high school! | Wednesday | 2:00-2:55 | 6-8 | AJ (Andy Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | High School Skills Cohort *3x T/W/Th* | A time for middle school students to come together and learn the skills to write, study, and organize their time. This class is designed to be a soft skills class that will help students as they move on to High School and beyond. Each week we will tackle and reinforce a skill that will be important “post-DCS k-8”, like presentation skills, technology skills, growth-mindset, text analysis & formatting, research skills, and many more. 3x per week, Tuesdys through Thursdays. | Tuesday-Thursday (3x) | 11:00-11:55 | 7-8 | AJ (Andy Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | History & Crafts (Repeat of fall term class) | Travel through time and across the world with us as we uncover world cultures and try different craft that represents the culture we are studying. All projects will begin during class, but depending on difficulty, may need to be completed outside of class time. If special craft supplies are required, they will be available for pick-up at DCS. Each class will be about 50 minutes long on Zoom. | Thursday | 3:00-4:00 | 3-5 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | History of Space Exploration / Technology Age (*Theme Strand - Space*) | A look at modern(ish) history. We will explore the history of the age we now live in! This will be a different kind of history class as we explore more recent events and how they impact life today. We will cover everything from the creation of NASA (1958) to how technology helps us stay connected during COVID -19, and everything (well, most things) in between! In this history class, we will explore some of the events that YOU will remember (instead of hearing Mr. Johnson say: “I remember when…”)! This will be a class full of fun stories, studies of media and tech giants that we use today (Google, Apple, Amazon, Zoom), and fun assignments that help students to engage with helpful tech they can use in future classes. Students will be successful if they can do some self-guided research as well as read close to or on grade level. Students can plan to do approximately 1 hour of homework each week outside of class time. | Wednesday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-6 | AJ (Andy Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | How Stuff Works | This class explores ordinary items. The goal is to engage your child's curiosity directly, such as How does a guitar make music? What keeps planes in the sky? Why do cars slide in the rain? How can solar panels power our house? and Why don’t boats sink?? Understanding these everyday items will inspire your student to be curious, and ask questions about their world! To be successful, your student should read and write at a 2nd grade level. There will be optional homework. 30 minutes | Monday | 1:30-2:20 | 1-3 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Improvisation | Have you ever wanted to try spontaneous acting, without scripts or memorization? This is the class for you. In this course, you will discover improvisational comedy, improve your storytelling skills, and learn techniques to think quickly and creatively. This spirited, activity based course is designed for the actor who wants to learn the essentials of scenic improvisation. It focuses on teamwork and communication skills. Through coaching, warm up exercises, and creative performance games, you will be introduced to spontaneous acting which will, in turn, teach trust and cooperation in a fun and creative atmosphere. All students should feel successful in this course. Taught by certified theater instructor, Lori Bassham. | Monday | 11:00-11:55 | 4-8 | LB (Lori Bassham) | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Int/Adv. Sign Language | For students who have already had a year or more of sign language previously. Taught by Jen Teal, an experienced local ASL educator, students will learn and reinforce signs to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades. Continuing from fall term. | Tuesday | 9:00-9:55 | 3-8 | JT (Jen Teal) | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Internet Safety | Using games and lessons on sites like NetSmartz, CommonSenseMedia, and SafeKids.com, we will be learning about online safety guidelines and information like private and secure passwords, not sharing any personal information, not sharing pictures, what to share with parents or teachers, cyber bullying, privacy settings, digital footprints, malware (don't download anything without your parent), etc. | Wednesday | 12:30-1:15 | 2-4 | MM (Monica McQueen) | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Japanese | Monday | TBD | ?-? | WU (Willamette University Students) | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Kinder Picasso (Art) | Students will explore various artists and types of art as they explore and create artistic projects with a variety of media. Your student will be most successful if he/she can use scissors correctly. | Tuesday | 10:30-11:15 | K-2 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Lego Challenge | This will be a relaxed class combining Legos, building, and math. Each week students will have an opportunity to share their Lego creations. We will also use Legos in math based activities. Legos will be used as manipulatives to practice addition, subtraction, skip counting, shapes, multiplication and simple division. There is no homework but students may be asked to work on a skill or complete a challenge during the week, Approximately 30 mins. Your child will need some basic Legos to use in class. Your child will be successful if they enjoy building with Legos and are at a first grade math level with some basic knowledge of multiplication and division. | Wednesday | 1:30-2:20 | 1-4 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Letter Writing / Penpals | In this class students will learn about writing friendly letters and will have weekly practice by writing to a pen pal! Pen pals will be selected by the teacher from another state or possibly country and assigned to students. Letters will be submitted to the teacher via google.docs and then passed on to the pen pal. Likewise, incoming letters will be sent to the teacher before being forwarded to students. We will practice introducing ourselves, asking about others, and other topics that are fun to discuss with a pen pal. We will also write at least one physical, hand-written letter to send to the pen pals. Students will feel successful in this class if they are comfortable writing complete sentences independently. | Tuesday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-8 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Local Government Simulation (*Theme Strand - Civics / Community Development*) | Students will play a part throughout the class as different local government officials. They will have a chance to play (one of) the following roles: Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Police Chief, City Attorney, Planning Commission Chair, Economic Developer, Building Codes and Enforcement, Fire Chief, and School Board Superintendent. Students will learn the importance of these roles and the significance of city government. We will have opportunities to meet with city officials, learn about local elections, hear about the day to day jobs of city officials, and how city government affects the daily life of the people who live in their towns. This class will help students understand their roles as local citizens, and inspire them to get involved at a local level. | Tuesday | 10:00-10:55 | 6-8 | AJ (Andy Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Logic Puzzlers and Games | Exercise that brain with logic puzzles and games that make you think. Get on your Sherlock hat and get ready to solve...well, maybe not murders, but the solutions to questions, dilemmas, games, teasers and maybe mysteries. Students will learn and practice techniques to finding logical solutions to puzzling problems. If a child is easily frustrated by having to think and think hard, this class may not be for them. But if a child enjoys a challenge and can’t stop working on something until it’s done, this class might be a perfect fit. No homework required but students might become puzzle addicts. | Wednesday | 9:00-9:55 | 5-8 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Math Games | In this class we’ll be rolling dice, spinning spinners, adding it up, taking it down, and conquering by the numbers. Kids will feel successful if they are already able to read and write numbers and have a basic understanding of basic math functions. | Thursday | 8:30-9:15 | 1-3 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Math Games (MR) | In this class we’ll be rolling dice, spinning spinners, adding it up, taking it down, and conquering by the numbers. Kids will feel successful if they are already able to read, write and count their numbers. | Wednesday | 10:30-11:15 | K-1 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Minecraft Club | DCS Staff Supervised - K-4 kids can come onto our DCS student Minecraft Server and play ANY Monday at 2:30 - no need to sign up ahead of time! Students can choose to also participate in a Zoom call where they can chat with other students while playing. Mostly social, some learning about how Minecraft works. | Monday | 2:30-3:30 | K-4 | MM (Monica McQueen) | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Minecraft Club | DCS Staff Supervised - kids in grades 5-8 can come onto our DCS student Minecraft Server and play ANY Thursday at 2:30 - no need to sign up ahead of time! Students can choose to also participate in a Zoom call where they can chat with other students while playing. Mostly social, some learning about how Minecraft works. | Thursday | 2:30-3:30 | 5-8 | MM (Monica McQueen) | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | My Favorite Things | What are the favorite things of the students? This multidisciplinary class is driven by what the children’s favorite things are. It might be science, social studies, math, literature, and more. There will be activities that are hands-on, creative, watching, learning, discussing, etc. REQUIREMENT: A survey will need to be filled out by each child (with parent help, as needed) asap or at least 1-2 weeks before the first day of class. The link to the survey is https://forms.gle/N81qSas7qWH9asHV9. Each class will be based on responses from the children (hence the reason the instructor must receive the surveys in advance - to plan the classes). There may be some activities that will require parents (or an older sibling) to be present during the Zoom lesson to help their student. | Monday | 8:30-9:15 | K-2 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Natural Disasters & Emergency Preparedness | Natural Disasters and Emergency Preparedness This taught is going to be taught 5 weeks by Mrs. Johnson and 6 weeks by Mrs. Blanton. First, we will be learning about natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, forest fires, house fires, and storms, why they happen and what steps we take to prepare for when they arrive. The last 6 weeks of the class we will be focusing on emergency preparedness from creating a fire escape plan to getting a go bag ready to go. * There may be occasional assignments throughout this class. | Thursday | 2:00-2:55 | 2-6 | CJ, EB (Carol Johnson & Emily Blanton) | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Outdoorsy in Winter | This class will be mainly scientific but includes other activities that have to do with the outdoors, such as poems, stories, and games. Each week, students will go to their own backyard to observe the weather or gather an item. If that item is not available, then the child reports that to the group. Most items will be general and possible to find in any backyard. Parents will need to monitor their students when they’re outside. Some items will be listed in the syllabus but it is important that the child has the opportunity to find the item during class, with parental help as needed. The syllabus will include supplies needed for each class, along with assistance that may be needed from the parent. For example, if our activity includes using scissors, those children who are not able to use them will need parent help. | Monday | 10:30-11:15 | K-3 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Pets - Real & Imaginary (*Theme Strand - Animals*) | In this class students will have the opportunity to share about their own pets - where they came from, how they care for them, fun traits, etc. Students will also learn about the types of pets people have around the world and how to care for different animals. We will hear from several guest speakers with more "unusual" pets and learn what it's like to own those animals. Finally, we will learn about mythical animals and students will be able to design their own imaginary pet and tell how they would care for it. Students will feel successful in this class if they like animals and have a curious mind. | Wednesday | 9:30-10:15 K-2 Theme Strand - Animals | K-2 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Pets, Ours & Others (Sharing & Learning) | In this class students will have the opportunity to share about their own pets - where they came from, how they care for them, fun traits, etc. Students will also learn about the types of pets people have around the world and how to care for different animals. We will hear from several guest speakers with more "unusual" pets and learn what it's like to own those animals. Students will feel successful in this class if they like animals and have a curious mind. | Monday | 3:00-4:00 | 3-6 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Quilting Squares | Get your needle, thread, fabric scraps, and geometry skills out! Great for boys and girls of all ages. Learn how to design, measure, cut and sew quilting squares by hand or by machine. Supplies can be provided by the instructor if you don't have the basic supplies already. | Monday | 1:00-1:55 | 2-8 | KaS (Kaitlyn Stowell) | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Radio Theater *2x M/W* | In this class, students will listen to samplings of radio theater; learn how to use an audio recording and editing program; and will perform a radio play by the end of the term. Students must be able to download the program Audacity prior to the first day of class. They will learn how to record, edit, and save on Audacity; create or find sound effects for free on the internet; and they will practice using just their voices to act, as they prepare for a short radio theater performance. For their performance, they will record their parts and assigned sound effects using Audacity and will send it to the instructor who will put it together to create a single show. The finished product will be available for the students and parents to enjoy. | Monday & Wednesday (2x) | 1:00-1:55 | 4-8 | MS (Marian Scadden) | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Ready Readers *2x T/Th.* | Instructor and students will work together to develop reading and writing skills based on the basic Language Arts standards. Readers will work on improving reading fluency, sight words, and vocabulary through games, stories, and other engaging activities, students will develop their emerging reading and writing skills. Students will feel most successful if they know all of their letter names/sounds and can put sounds together to form blends and digraphs. | Tuesday & Thursday (2x) | 12:30-1:15 | 1-2 | MR (Meredith Rich) | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Sailor of the Stars (Astronaut Training Sim) (*Theme Strand - Space*) | Astronaut training simulation. Many students are curious about space and how you really get there. SAILOR OF THE STARS is a simulation that exposes your students to the life of an astronaut. Your students will tackle a variety of assignments as they apply for a position in the space program, go through astronaut candidate training, train with their crew, build a simple rocket and participate in a launch, work and live in space, work together with their crew to land, and debrief. Be ready for your students to be engaged, excited, and challenged as they work in this simulation. This class will have some homework. Your student will be successful if: They can read and comprehend at a 4th grade level; they have the ability and willingness to write at the paragraph level; they are approximately at a 4th grade level in math especially in regard to problem solving and word problems. | Tuesday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-6 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Science ELA - Conservation (*Theme Strand - Civics / Community Development*) (KiS) | With an emphasis on the concept of Conservation, we will work on reading a scientific text, deciphering and annotating information, increasing knowledge, and thoroughly comprehending Textual Information. In addition, students will learn to formulate and ask further questions, concluding with writing to support a claim. To feel successful, your student must read and write at a 6th grade level or higher. This class will have Mandatory Homework. 45 mins - 1 hr. | Thursday | 10:00-10:55 | 6-8 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Science ELA - Solar System (*Theme Strand - Space*) | With an emphasis on the Solar System, we will work on reading a scientific text, deciphering and annotating information, increasing knowledge, and thoroughly comprehending Textual Information. In addition, students will learn to formulate and ask further questions, concluding with writing to support a claim. To feel successful, your student must read and write at a 4th grade or high level. This class will have optional homework assignments. 45 mins - 1 hr. | Thursday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-6 | KiS (Kimberly Schreiner) | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Sign Language 1-5 | Taught by Jen Teal, an experienced local ASL educator, students will learn and reinforce basic signs to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in our community. Helps meet language arts standards for these grades. | Wednesday | 11:00-11:55 | 1-5 | JT (Jen Teal) | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Space Race (*Theme Strand - Space*) (Repeat of fall term class) | Come explore the Solar System! Each week we will be researching a different planet through video, research, and discussion. We will then be making a variety of artistic stylings focusing on the week's planet. For a student to be successful, they will need to be able to write facts, share information, and have an active imagination! (Repeat from fall term class) | Monday | 9:00-9:55 | 4-6 | SN (Stasey Norstrom) | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Spanish | In this class students will learn simple vocabulary and phrases using songs, silly videos, and fun activities. This class is open to students who took Spanish last term as well as new students. We will review greetings, colors, numbers, and other vocabulary as well as learn new topics such as weather and activities. For the best experience, students should spend time practicing and watching provided videos outside of class. Students will feel successful in this class if they are willing to try new things and speak in class. | Monday | 12:30-1:15 | K-3 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | STEM through Stories (REPEAT of fall term) | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are each an important part of our lives. And they’re fun, too! In this class we will read and discuss a different picture book each week that helps introduce a STEM subject. We will also begin an extension activity that goes along with our topic. These (optional) activities may need to be completed with parental help throughout the week and may be shared with students in the following class time. | Tuesday | 2:30-3:30 | 1-3 | ML (Melina Lawson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | To Kill a Mockingbird - Literature | "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been a beloved and important novel for young adults and adults of all ages for many years. The novel's setting and plot are a springboard for engaging students in exploring issues of racism, social justice, gender equality, mental health, and poverty. It is also an engaging coming of age story. We will explore the richness and depth of this classic novel, and will include a look at African American voices, which are absent from "Mockingbird’s narration, to deepen student perspectives of this literary work. Students will work through a literary notebook, which will provide opportunities to enrich reading, writing, and research skills. Students will be required to read several chapters each week and come to class with completed assignments. Open discussions are strongly encouraged! Because this class will address mature topics and disagreeable language, parent permission is required. | Thursday | 9:00-9:55 | 6-8 | DA (Dawn Adams) | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Ukulele Jam | Students must already have some experience playing chords on a ukulele for this intermediate class. We will be working on building up our ukulele playing muscles in this course by learning multiple scales, working on sight-reading, learning and practicing chords, songs, and different strumming patterns and time signatures. We may dabble in some songwriting as the term progresses. Your child will do well in this class if they have a basic knowledge of how to play ukulele (names of the strings, how to hold the instrument, how to read a ukulele chord tab) and are motivated to practice the concepts learned each week. Ukuleles are available to check out from the DCS Curriculum Library if you need one! | Tuesday | 1:00-1:55 | 4-8 | KaS (Kaitlyn Stowell) | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | World Geography | “WHAT IN THE WORLD?” WORLD GEOGRAPHY (5-8 grades): This will be a FAST PACED class where we will study the geography (including physical geography and land features) of the following areas of the world: Europe Asia North America South America Middle East Africa In this class we will look at where the different states (countries) are and how the people who live there settled in the area. We will look at physical features as well as culture and government (in many locations, but not all). THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO PIQUE INTEREST AND HELP STUDENTS DIVE DEEPER DURING THEIR OWN TIME! Students will be successful if they have strong research skills, are reading on or close to grade level, and have or desire to learn presentation skills. There will be between approximately 1 hour of work outside of class every week that will help your student get the most out of the class. The final presentation for this class will be to research a state (country) and share it with the class. Students will be given this state at random. | Tuesday | 2:00-2:55 | 5-8 | AJ (Andy Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Writers Workshop | Writing Workshop is an organizational framework for teaching writing in a more structured way. Class will include: a mini-lesson, work time, and share time. Students use a variety of written forms to work on writing skills. Students will create lists, a picture story, a letter, an informational poster, poetry, a short story, etc.… Students will also plan for and write a short illustrated story. This class is designed for the advanced second grader through 4th grade. Students will be asked to practice writing skills outside of class. Your child will be successful if they can read and comprehend texts at a second grade level, can write a basic paragraph, enjoy writing for a variety of purposes, and can follow sequential directions. | Monday | 11:30-12:15 | 2-4 | CJ (Carol Johnson) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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