Chico Center Class Descriptions
2008-2009 School Year
K-2 Science/Math
3rd graders who are not reading at grade level
9:00-9:55 Monday
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Kathy Severin
This enrichment class will involve hands-on activities, games and projects based on the science and math California State Standards for grades k-2. Students must also complete a science and math curriculum to be determined with the Personalized Learning Teacher.
3-5 Language Arts/History/Sign Language
9:00-9:55 Monday
40Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Laurie Teague
This enrichment class will be a fun approach to a broad variety of language arts skills, history, and sign language. Grades 3rd-5th standards will be introduced. Students must also complete a language arts and history curriculum, to be selected with the Personalized Learning Teacher.
K-2 Story Time with Art
9:00-9:55 Monday
40 Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Ashley Reimer
Students will experience the joys of good books as they listen to wonderful stories and participate in hands-on and interactive projects with an art focus. Students will need to be in a regular language arts curriculum in addition to this weekly enrichment class.
3-5 Reading Intervention
9:00-9:55 Monday
40 Yr EU Material Fee
Teachers: Mary Cox and Sheryl Lee
By arrangement with the Personalized Learning Teacher, parent and instructors, this class is designed to assist struggling readers with skills intervention and weekly help. Students need to be in a regular language arts curriculum in addition to this intervention class.
Open Computer Lab
9:00-9:55 Monday
Teacher: Frank Koons
The open lab is designed to support student work in other classes, as well as permitting access to educational software available in the lab. Guided instruction will be available.
3-5 Science/Math
10:00-10:55 Monday
Teacher: Kathy Severin
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
This enrichment class will involve hands-on activities, games and projects based on the science and math California State Standards for grades 3-5. Students must also complete a science and math curriculum to be determined with the Personalized Learning Teacher.
K-3 Nutrition with Foods
10:00-10:55 Monday
Teacher: Ashley Reimer
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Students will learn about good nutrition with occasional samples of the foods that will keep them healthy.
Intro to Spanish
Level 1
10:00-10:55 Monday
40 EU Materials Fee
Must be able to read
Teacher: Barb Volstad
Students will learn elements of Spanish Language though fun, interactive stories and exercises. They will be able to understand and speak various stories and conversation in Spanish. They will use the Power-Glide program.
1st-2nd Grade Reading Intervention
10:00-10:55 Monday
40 Yr EU Material Fee
Teachers: Mary Cox and Sheryl Lee
By arrangement with the Personalized Learning Teacher, parent and class instructors, this class is designed to assist struggling readers with skills intervention and weekly help. Students need to be in a regular language arts curriculum in addition to this intervention class.
Writing and Formatting
Grades 2-5
10:00-10:55 Monday
Teacher: Michele Steele
This writing class is open to all students in grades 2-5. It is recommended that a student be able to confidently and independently write a complete sentence before entering this class. Students will write short essays, short stories, and poetry and learn to publish these using word processing skills, clip art, and additional computer skills.
Art
Grades 3-5
11:00-11:55 Monday
40Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Michele Steele
This class is about creativity, self-expression, and building skills in a variety of media while learning to appreciate famous artists, art history, and the elements of art and design.
2nd-3rd Language Arts/History/Sign Language
11:00-11:55 Monday
40Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Laurie Teague
This enrichment class will be a fun approach to a broad variety of language arts skills, history, and sign language. 2nd-3rd standards will be introduced. Students must also complete a language arts and history curriculum to be determined with the Personalized Learning Teacher.
Intro to Spanish
Level 2
11:00-11:55 Monday
40 EU Materials Fee
Must have completed Spanish Level 1 last year
Teacher: Barb Volstad
Students will learn elements of Spanish Language though fun, interactive stories and exercises. They will be able to understand and speak various stories and conversation in Spanish. They will use the Power-Glide program.
K-1 Fun!
11:00-11:55 Monday
40 EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Mary Cox
Are you ready for a little fun? If you're in Kindergarten or First Grade, please join us for some fun! We will be doing calendar, patterning, math concepts, singing, playing instruments, writing, reading, art, and working on the alphabetic principle. Students will be working on beginning reading, writing, and math skills and will also be exposed to science and social studies concepts. Student must be completing the regular curriculum in each core subject in addition to this enrichment class. Parents are welcome to participate if they would like to.
4-5th Grade Math Foundations
11:00-11:55 Monday
No EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Frank Koons
Students will learn/review and perfect basic math skills in order to make sure they have a strong foundation entering into pre-algebra. A combination of instruction, practice, and activities will be used in the class. This class will not fulfill the requirements for math but will be an adjunct to the students’ regular math. Skills that will be reviewed include: math facts, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, geometric calculations, and others. All students will be given an assessment at the beginning of the class in order to see what needs there may be as a class.
Performing Arts
12:30-2:25 Monday
80 Yr EU Materials Fee
Teachers: Kathy Severin and Michele Steele
Students will practice singing, dancing and acting skills with a focus on Merry Old England and ending with a spring performance of Shakespeare for Kids.
Above and Beyond
Grades 4 – 5
12:30-3:25 Monday
80 Yr EU Materials Fee
Teachers: Linda Scherba and Donna Gilbertson
This class provides unique educational opportunities for high-achieving motivated students. The class will have an intense rigorous pace, focusing on in-depth unit studies. Students will analyze, use advanced ideas, respond creatively, and develop self-generating problem-solving abilities. High achievement and leadership skills will be explored. Expectations for students will include: personal motivation for academics, a commitment for follow through, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to explore the academic world, including a conversational Spanish component. Parents will be required to volunteer and provide support for classroom activities, at home, and on field trips. Homework will be assigned. The unit studies are in addition to regular at-home curriculum. Teacher recommendation is required.
Assess and Address
Grade 2
12:30-1:25 Monday
By Appointment
Teacher: Mary Cox
Our goal is to assess all 2nd graders in order to address their individual reading needs. In cooperation with your Personalized Learning Teacher, parents will be trained in strategies and practices specific to your student’s reading level.
Pre Algebra
Grade Levels: 6-8
Monday and Wednesday 12:30 - 1:25
No EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Frank Koons
This class reviews the essentials necessary for preparation for Algebra 1 and also gives an introduction to Algebra. Students will use the Saxon Algebra 1/2 text.
Junior High Literature Based Reading and Writing
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Two sections: Wednesday
Section A: 9:00-9:55
Section B: 10:00-10:55
Teacher: Karen Chandler
40 EU Materials Fee
This class is designed to stimulate a joy in reading, analyzing, and responding to literature. Students will participate in discussions about assigned readings. They will write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive essays using organization, research, drafting, editing, and revising. Titles are not yet confirmed but are likely to include The Giver trilogy: The Giver, Gathering Blue, and Messenger. Students should expect about 3 hours of homework per week and will require additional spelling and grammar assignments to be given by their primary teacher.
Envision History: Ancient through New World
Scope
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Two sections: Wednesday
Section A: 9:00-9:55
Section B: 10:00-10:55
40 EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Sharlee Curry
Students will enjoy discovery experiences in history through role-play in costume, art and music, virtual technology, vocabulary games and other project based activities. This class will supplement student textbook work at home. This class will provide a perfect overview for 8th graders who will be taking the STAR history test covering these time periods. Seventh graders will understand the Middle Ages drawing from the influence of the Ancients and how The New World developed from historic foundations. The first semester will provide sixth grade students with a world wide tangible understanding of ancient civilizations (they may continue second semester if desired). The History of US middle school curriculum will be referenced but not required as assignments will not be given from any textbook. Occasionally projects will need to be completed at home or with extra "study groups" to be decided upon, for example, a Medieval Fair.
6th Science Lab
9:00-9:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To be determined
Students will participate once a week in labs emphasizing some of the 6th grade standards. Students will need to use adopted curriculum and follow a regular course of study in addition to this lab.
6th-8th Computer Lab
9:00-9:55 Wednesday
No EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To be determined
Students will have access to a variety of educational software with some guided instruction.
Cultural Geography Through Art – 6-8th grade
Teacher: Delena Cavaness
Materials fee: $40
11:00- 11:55 Wednesday
We will begin the class by over viewing the ancient cultures of the world. We will locate them, create maps, and reproduce some of the art/contributions from the earliest established civilizations. This portion of the class will compliment the 6th grade social studies curriculum very well. We will travel the world and students will learn about different cultures through video, pictures, and my personal art collection from around the world. We will have weekly projects that involve such mediums as drawing with paints and color pastels, mask-making, Indian block printing, and many other colorful and entertaining hands-on projects.
Intro to Spanish
Level 1
6th-8th Grades
10:00-10:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Barbara Volstad
Students will be introduced to conversational and some elements of grammar as they study Spanish through the Powerglide program.
Intro to Spanish
Level 2
6th-8th Grades
11:00-11:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Barbara Volstad
Students must have completed the introductory Level 1 class last year. Students will further study conversational and some elements of grammar as they study Spanish through the Powerglide program.
7th Science Lab
10:00-10:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: To be determined
This fun and educational weekly hour lab will cover some of the 7th grade science standards. Students need to be simultaneously completing assignments from the science curriculum in order to fulfill the requirements of the 7th grade standards.
6th-8th Computer Animation – Video Game Design
10:00-10:55 Wednesday
120/Yr EU Fee
Teacher: Linda Scherba
This course teaches students the basics of video game design as they follow the tutorial step by step in creating Basic video and Platform video games. The 2nd semester teaches students the basics of animation as they use character templates to create video game characters that are then imported into their video games.
6th-8th 2nd Step Life Skills
9:00-9:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: LaMichael Williams
Students will meet once a week to learn cooperative strategies for getting along with others and resolving conflicts. Students will need to order 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Computer Formatting
11:00-11:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: Sharlee Curry
This class will focus on utilizing various formatting tools in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as becoming familiar with other software products used in academic and real-world settings.
8th Science Lab
11:00-11:55 Wednesday
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To be determined
This fun and educational weekly hour lab will cover some of the 8th grade science standards. Students need to be simultaneously completing assignments from the science curriculum in order to fulfill the requirements for 8th grade standards.
High School and Beyond
1:30-2:25 Tuesday
2.5 Credits
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Instructor: High School Counselor, Marlene Brenden
This one class meets weekly to help students discover career paths and college preparation. This qualifies for your Work Experience Class.
High School Home Economics
9:00-10:55 Thursday
2 Credits
100/Yr EU Material Fee
Judy Christophersen
This class meets weekly for two hours to learn basic sewing techniques, gradually working up to more complex projects. Additional Home Economics units may be earned through arrangement with the Personalized Learning Teacher.
Aleks Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1
12:30-1:25 Tuesday and Thursday
5 credits
40/Yr EU Aleks Fee
Teacher: Bernitta Woodward
Students will attend class twice weekly, and will complete additional 3-5 hours outside class in order to cover the concepts. The ALEKS online computer curriculum will provide the basis for the course. Additional Lab available 1:30-2:25 Tuesdays.
High School Geometry
12:30-1:25 Tuesday and Thursday
5 credits
Teacher: David Calkins
Students will attend class twice weekly, and will complete additional work at home in order to complete the full year curriculum. Glencoe Geometry text.
High School Earth Science Lab
10:00-10:55 Tuesday
Glencoe Text and Reinforcement Study Guide
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To Be determined
This is a fun and educational weekly hour lab. Students need to be simultaneously completing assignments from the earth science curriculum in order to complete the requirements of high school earth science.
High School Biology Lab
Section 1
9:00-9:55 Tuesday
Glencoe Text and Reinforcement Study Guide
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To be determined
This fun and educational weekly lab fulfills the lab requirement for high school biological science. Students need to be simultaneously completing assignments from the biology curriculum in order to complete the requirements of high school biology.
High School Biology Lab
Section 2
11:00-11:55 Tuesday
Glencoe Text and Reinforcement Study Guide
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: To be determined
This fun and educational weekly lab fulfills the lab requirement for high school biological science. Students need to be simultaneously completing assignments from the biology curriculum in order to complete the requirements of high school biology.
Expository Reading and Writing Course
Grades 11 and 12
11:00-11:55, Tuesday and Thursday
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
5 Credits
Teacher: Debra Moon
This course was specifically designed by the CSU system to prepare high school students for college. Students will derive great benefit from reading, analyzing and writing about non-fiction, as a well as fictional text excerpts, and a text of their own choice. Reading selected for this course has been chosen on criteria of similarity to reading students will encounter in post-graduation years, through studying contemporary issues. The course hopes to bridge in-school and out-of-school literacy. The course will give students the tools to annotate, refer to other writings, recognize bias, and form personal opinions. It will include vocabulary study, pre and post reading activities, reading and writing. The goal is to assist students to become critical, smart readers as they become efficient, well-organized, and interesting writers.
12th Grade British Literature
12:30-1:25 Tuesday and Thursday
60/Yr EU Materials Fee
5 Credits
Teacher: Debra Moon
An historic viewpoint of Shakespeare will be presented. Students will learn the history of Shakespeare’s life, studying the times in which he lived, and his impact as a writer on Western Literature. Students will perform dramatic reenactments of scenes. The course includes literature, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, writing applications, speaking and listening skills.
High School Yearbook
6 students maximum per session- 12 students total
Grade Levels: 9-12
Section 1: Tuesday 9:00-10:55
Section 2: Thursday 9:00-10:55
2.5 credits
40 Yr/EU Fee
Teacher: Geri Clements
This is a full year commitment class. Students will only sign up for one class or the other. This class will be using the In-Design program to produce the school yearbook. We will be involved with collecting ads, layout design, and writing copy for the yearbook.
Second Step Life Skills
10:00-10:55 Tuesday
2.5 credits
40/Yr EU Material Fee
Teacher: T. LaMichael Williams
Students will meet once a week to cover the 7 Principles of Highly Effective People. Strategies for life-long success will be covered. Homework and projects will be required to complete 2.5 units of credit. Students will need to order 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
High School Computer Competency
Section 1: Tuesday 10:00-10:55
Section 2: Thursday 10:00-10:55
1 Credit
Teacher: Geri Clements
Students will attend class and work on computer assignments to learn computer basics in keyboarding, power-point, excel, access, word documents, etc.
Spanish I – 9-12th
11:00-11:55: Tuesday and Thursday
5 credits
40/Yr Material Fee
Powerglide: $74 per semester
Order Buen Viaje text and Workbook and Spanish English Dictionary
Teacher: Delena Cavaness
This is a HS level introductory Spanish course. Students will use a combination of two curriculums. They will be given assignments from the Buen Viaje textbook that will give them a foundation in basic grammar. In addition, they will have nightly assignments in the online curriculum, Power-glide. Power-glide is an excellent component as it is interactive, allowing the student to listen to Spanish on a daily basis and participate in activities that will enhance their oral use of the language. By combining these two curriculums, they will learn both the basic grammatical structure of the language and understand the flow and pronunciation of the language that is often not taught in a conventional Spanish class.
Literature Based English
Grades 9 and 10
9:00-9:55: Tuesday and Thursday
5 credits
40/Yr EU Materials Fee
Teacher: Karen Chandler
Literature Based English is designed for college preparation. Students will read selected texts from a variety of genre. Through directed reading and writing assignments, they will focus on the mechanics of language, punctuation, and vocabulary development. They will use critical analysis to evaluate patterns and make connections within literature, discuss and present ideas and observations, and write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive essays using organization, research, drafting, editing, and revising. This course is being submitted for A-G approval and so will be highly academic, requiring strong grade level reading and writing skills, or a sincere interest in working hard towards this skill development. Literature will include fairy tales and nursery rhymes, Midsummer Night's Dream, Black Like Me, Farewell to Manzanar, Our Town, Old Man and the Sea, Wuthering Heights, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will average 7 hours each week in assignments to be completed outside of class, and is a full English course requiring no additional assignments in the area of English.
Public Speaking
11:00-11:55 Tuesday and Thursday
40Yr EUs Materials Fee
5 Credits
Teacher: LaMichael Williams
This class will include all aspects of public speaking. It is an elective class and will not fulfill the English requirement. In addition to 2 hours per week in class, students will complete research to support the speeches they prepare.
