APEX Home School Enrichment Program Course Catalog

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2013-
2014

APEX Home School

Enrichment Program
Course Catalog
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APEX Home School
Enrichment Program

2013-2014 Course Catalog

Before you get started…. ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Class Ratings Explained ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Parent/Student Agreement for All “4” or “5” Rated Classes: ............................................................................. 4
A Note about Course Offerings: ......................................................................................................................... 4
Class Selection Instructions: ................................................................................................................................... 5
Kindergarten/1st Grade Program: ............................................................................................................................ 6
Elementary Classes: ................................................................................................................................................ 7
MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................................... 7
SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
LANGUAGE ARTS ................................................................................................................................................ 8
SOCIAL STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................. 8
ART ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DRAMA .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
MUSIC ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
WORLD LANGUAGES ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Middle School Classes: ......................................................................................................................................... 13
MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................................. 13
SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
LANGUAGE ARTS .............................................................................................................................................. 14
SOCIAL STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................... 15
ART ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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DRAMA .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
MUSIC ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
WORLD LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 18
ELECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
High School Classes: ............................................................................................................................................ 20
MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................................. 20
SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
LANGUAGE ARTS .............................................................................................................................................. 22
SOCIAL STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................... 23
ART ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
DRAMA .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
MUSIC ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
WORLD LANGUAGES ........................................................................................................................................ 25
ELECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Literature Scope and Sequence ............................................................................................................................. 27

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Before you get started….
Class Ratings Explained

The class rating determines how much homework and outside time each class will require. Please consider these ratings carefully as
you select your student’s schedule. Ratings will be followed closely throughout the year.

The ratings are as follows:
1= No outside homework
2= Some outside homework, not to exceed 1 hour per week
3= Approximately 2 hours homework
4= Approximately 3 hours homework and parent involvement (1 hour teacher instruction, 3 hours parent-supervised work).
5= Approximately 4 hours homework and parent involvement (1 hour teacher instruction, 4-5 hours parent-supervised work).

Parent/Student Agreement for All “4” or “5” Rated Classes:

The teacher will go over any new material, instruction and practice problems each week and for each assigned lesson, to
ensure understanding in class. Students will be expected to complete assignments for the week at home. Parents are
responsible for ensuring follow-up work is completed, reviewing lessons as necessary, grading daily homework,
protecting answer keys, and proctoring home study tests. Parents are required to oversee the work of the
student, not depend on the 1 hour of in-class instruction to achieve mastery. Consistency in completing the lessons
is crucial. If your student is missing problems on daily assignments or having trouble completing assignments, this is an
indicator that the concept has not been understood and needs to be reviewed. Students will be tested regularly at home
and in the classroom. All tests will be graded by the teacher. Parents are to provide re-teaching experiences to the child
to ensure understanding of lessons and concepts. Also, 4 and 5 rated classes may have some homework over the long
holiday break in order to maintain continuity of instruction and to allow the class to finish all required material on time.

A Note about Course Offerings:

This catalog includes all courses for all Apex sites for all years. Some courses listed here may not be offered at the site
you are attending or may not be offered this year. Please refer to your site’s class grid for current course offerings first and
use this catalog as a reference. The APEX program works on a 9:1 student-teacher ratio which means that our courses
average between five and fifteen students per class. Some classes will be as small as two or three students and some
may be larger when its beneficial to the class to have ar larger group, as is the case for PE, Choir, and Musical Theater.
Classes fill once the course maximum has been reached.

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Class Selection Instructions:

Email your completed schedule form to
[email protected]

Please follow these instructions carefully as you select your final schedule for each student in your household:

1. Students must complete registration prior to submitting a schedule. Students/families who have all
paperwork completed and submitted will be given class-choice priority over those who are still missing
program paperwork.
2. All students in grades 2-12 must submit a final schedule. Students in K/1 do not submit schedules.
3. Select one class and one alternate for each period. Enter the class title, teacher’s name and course rating on
the schedule form. We will not place your child in an alternate class selection without notifying you first. You can
assume that your child got his/her first choice classes unless we contact you. Some classes show two teacher’s
names. In that case, the first name is the Thursday teacher and the second name is the Friday teachers. Classes
marked TBD have not been assigned to a teacher yet, but can still be selected.
4. Students will be placed in their selected classes on a first come/first served basis based on the day your
schedule was received. If a class reaches its max, those students registering first will get in and the rest will be
placed in their alternates. We expect some of our classes to fill very quickly.
5. The grid is never perfect for everyone. There are many factors that must be considered in putting it together.
There may be a period or two that you must choose a class that was not one you really wanted. Please
understand that we cannot correct this for your child and please do not contact us asking for changes to the grid.
6. Carefully read the class grid and note all the classes available at your child’s grade level in each period. The
numbers under the class name are the grades that the class is offered for. Musical Theater is shown under two
teachers, but it is all the same 2 hours block class. For all two hour block classes, students must take both hours.
7. Carefully read the course description for each class you are interested in enrolling your child in before
selecting the course.
8. Carefully consider the class rating of each class before selecting the course. An explanation of the class rating
system can be found on page four of this catalog.
9. Check the grades offered to see if the class fits your child’s ability. If you wish to enroll your child in a class
that is above or below his/her grade this fall, please contact the site coordinator first. Some classes have
placement testing required or consent of the instructor. You will choose the class now and take the placement test
on orientation day in the fall to confirm it is the correct class for your student, but please be sure to list an
alternate.
10. Our new class rotation schedule means that all our courses will be offered at least every other year. If you
don’t see a class you need, it likely will appear on the grid again next year. Some classes were dropped due to
low enrollment in previous years.
11. There will be a 3-4 week drop/add period in the beginning of the school year during which your students will
have one final chance to make changes to their schedules if something ends up not being the right fit.

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Kindergarten/1st Grade Program:
Hands-on Fun and Exploration!

Our Kindergarten and First Grade students spend the majority of their day with their primary teachers and have a different schedule
than the rest of our students. Rather than changing classes each hour, their class subjects are integrated into units that incorporate
several subjects and projects across the curriculum. In addition to their core program, students spend 30 minutes with our music
teacher and 30 minutes with our PE teacher each day we meet.

Boulder Sample Schedule Longmont Sample Schedule
8:30-8:50 morning meeting 8:15-8:35 morning meeting
8:50-9:30 art/science/social studies 8:35-9:15 art/science/social studies
9:30-9:45 snack/restroom break 9:15-9:30 snack/restroom break
9:45-10:30 math 9:30-10:15 math
10:30-11:00 recess 10:15-11:20 literature
11:00-11:30 lunch 11:20-11:50 recess
11:30-12:00 PE 11:50-12:15 lunch
12:00-12:30 music 12:15-12:45 music
12:30-1:30 literature 12:45-1:15 PE
1:30-2:10 art/science/social studies 1:15-1:45 art/science/social studies
2:10-2:30 recess 1:45-2:15 writing/journal
2:30-2:45 snack/restroom break 2:15-2:30 snack/restroom break
2:45-3:10 writing/journal 2:30-2:50 recess
3:10-3:20 clean up and story 2:50-3:05 clean up and story
3:20 dismissal 3:05 dismissal

All subjects are taught with a focus on enrichment. The parent remains the primary educator and has primary responsibility for the
child’s sequential learning program.Our program is structured to be a valuable complement to what you are doing at home, touching on
many different subject areas as listed below:
Social Studies: Students will explore history, geography, and
Math: Students will develop their number sense through communities through collaborative, hands-on projects. Topics
hands-on activities, games, stories and pencil with paper may include Colorado and world geography and historical
practice. Targeted skills will include recognizing, writing, stories.
counting and sequencing numbers. Additionally the students
will practice telling time to the hour, counting coins, creating Art: Using a variety of media, students will explore color,
patterns, recognizing shapes, graphing and simple texture, and shape to create individual works of art such as
measurement, and beginning addition and subtraction skills. collages, mosaics, paintings and sculpture. Art will often be
incorporated into projects related to the other subject areas as
Science: Students will expand their world by investigating well.
scientific topics through hands-on experiments, activities and
stories. Topics may include insects, plants, animals, five Music: Students will be singing songs, doing movement
senses, space, magnets, matter and weather. activities, learning about easy music symbols, rhythm, and
playing rhythm and pitched instruments as well as learning
Language Arts: Students will develop their early literacy skills about composers and different genres of music.
through a variety of language arts experiences. Areas of focus
will include handwriting, letter-sound recognition, word work Physical Education: Students will practice various locomotive
(e.g. beginning and ending sounds, rhyming and high and movement patterns through a variety of games and
frequency words) and responding to literature through activities. As students learn the rules to various games and
discussions, drawings and writing. Students have many activities, they will have the opportunity to practice good
opportunities for simple writing projects across the curriculum. sportsmanship, safety, and teamwork.

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Elementary Classes: SCIENCE

Class Title: Science 1 Code: E210
Text: Various Rating: 1
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MATHEMATICS Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-3
Fees: None Max: 12
Can be taken more than once? Yes
Class Title: Math Masters 1 Code: E110
Description: Science for the elementary grades will be all
Text: Various Rating: 1
hands-on and inquiry based. Topics will be studied in units
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from life science, earth science, physical science, space and
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-3
technology at a grade appropriate level that parents can build
Fees: None Max: 12
on at home using the text or curriculum of their choice.
Can be taken more than once? Yes

Description: Our Math Masters Series is a hands-on math
Class Title: Science 2 Code: E215
class supplementing your math curriculum at home. Students
Text: Various Rating: 2
will begin with basic number skills and continue with addition
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and subtraction, time, calendars, measurement, fractions and
money. This class will use games and activities to learn and Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5
reinforce math skills. Students may take weekly timed tests to Fees: None Max: 12
improve their speed and accuracy on timed tests. Can be taken more than once? Yes
Description: Science for the elementary grades will be all
hands-on and inquiry based. Topics will be studied in units
from life science, earth science, physical science, space and
Class Title: Math Masters 2 Code: E115
technology at a grade appropriate level that parents can
Text: Various Rating: 1
supplement at home. This class will help students learn the
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scientific method, how to write up a lab, and prepare for more
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5
advanced lab based sciences in middle school and may
Fees: None Max: 12
include some quizes and tests.
Can be taken more than once? Yes

Description: Our Math Masters Series is a hands-on math
Class Title: Intro to Robotics Code: E230
class supplementing your math curriculum at home. Students
Text: Lego WeDo Rating: 1
will begin by reviewing basic number skills and continue with
Robotics
fractions, geometry, time, multiplication/division, and some
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-3
algebra type problem solving. This class will use games and
activities to learn and reinforce math skills. Students may take Fees: None Max: 14
weekly timed tests to improve their speed and accuracy on Can be taken more than once? Yes
timed tests. Description: Students will use Lego WeDo plus Simple and
Motorized Machine sets along with the Snaps Circuits kits.
Students will learn to build models, attach sensors and motors
that are plugged into a computer, configure robot behavior
Class Title: Rapid Math Code: E130
using a simple programming tool, design simple machines and
Text: Various Rating: 2
understand how they work, plus learn the basics of electronics
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circuits. A wonderful experience for boys and girls alike!
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5
Robotics units through the year will include four themes:
Fees: None Max: 12
Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer and
Can be taken more than once? Yes
Adventure Stories.
Description: Students will develop their mental math and
estimation skills to solve problems quickly. They will learn
Class Title: Electronics/Robotics Code: E235
strategies for mastering basic math facts, such as addition,
Text: Lego Mindstorms Rating: 2
subtraction, multiplication, and division, through tricks and
NXT, Electronics
shortcuts. Students will also explore essential concepts behind
Snap Circuits
place value, decimals, fractions, shapes and word problems.
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5
By becoming more comfortable with math skills, students will
gain confidence in their abilities. Fees: None Max: 14
Can be taken more than once? No
Description: THIS IS A TWO HOUR BLOCK CLASS. This
course will explore the electronic and computing aspects of
scientific technology by building and programming robots using
Lego Mindstorms and Electronic Snap Circuits. Topics covered
include: electronics of robots, electricity and circuits, robotic
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programming, and computers and basic computing skills. projects, and brief written assignments, students will deepen
Students will learn to work together to complete challenges their understanding of references to these stories in modern
with the robots they create and program, design simple culture and literature. Students will explore both ancient myths
machines and understand how they work, learn the basics of as well as modern mythology such as The Chronicles of
programming robots using a unique programming language Narnia.
created by Lego, and just plain have fun! A wonderful
experience for boys and girls alike!
Class Title: Puppets & Plays Code: E350
Text: None Rating: 1
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-3
LANGUAGE ARTS Fees: None Max: 12
Can be taken more than once? Yes

Description: Make literature come alive with this hands-on
Class Title: Literature Circles Code: E315
approach to reading designed to provide support and
Text: Various Rating: 3
enrichment for emergent readers and writers. Students will
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listen to read-a-louds and then explore aspects of stories
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5 through engaging projects. They will also work together to
Fees: None Max: 12 create their own interpretations of the stories, in an activity-
Can be taken more than once? Yes based, fun environment. Students will do projects to explore
Description: With whole book studies as the starting point, characters and setting; engage in Readers’ Theater to bring
students in this class will learn to love literature, using various scenes to life; create puppets and scripts to learn about plot
interactive group, hands-on activities and literature circle roles. and theme; and occasionally present their final creations to
Students will develop and refine their reading comprehension parents and our K/1 students throughout the year. All reading
strategies, as well as enrich their vocabulary. Reading levels and writing abilities welcome.
selections will also provide a spring board for short writing
exercises, such as journal entries and creative responses.
Students will learn how to write effective paragraphs,
incorporating effective structure, varied sentence types, and SOCIAL STUDIES
vivid language Note: This class is designed so that students
can take it two years in a row, with alternating book lists each
Class Title: History 1: Ancient Code: E410
year. See book selections in the Literature Scope and
Times
Sequence attached to this document.
Text: Story of the World Rating: 2

Volume 1
Class Title: Writer’s Workshop Code: E325 Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5
Text: Various Rating: 3 Fees: None Max: 12
Resources Can be taken more than once? No
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5 Description: Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD) . Our study
Fees: None Max: 12 begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman
Can be taken more than once? Yes emperor. The focus will be on the people, the culture, and
Description: Become a writer! Have fun using language to other important facts based on each area. Students will create
paint a picture with your words. Engage in activities that will maps, timelines, and engaging projects as they explore history
help you access your creativity. Study the tricks of the trade the way it was meant to be read - as a story! NOTE: Although
through studying famous writers’ craft. This class will take a SOTW is written in a 4 part series, parents may opt to have
progressive approach to effective writing, in which students will students take the classes in the History series in any order
start with sentence structure, word choice, and basic grammar, they choose.
and then move into elaboration techniques, figurative
language, and paragraph writing. Possible projects will include: Class Title: History 2: The Code: E415
personal narratives, journaling, procedural writing, fiction and Middle Ages
poetry. Text: Story of the World Rating: 2
Volume 2
Class Title: Myths & Folktales Code: E330 Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5
Text: Various Rating: 2 Fees: None Max: 12
Resources Can be taken more than once? No
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5 Description: Medieval Times (400BC to 1600 AD) . This class
Fees: None Max: 12 continues where Ancient Times left off and will focus on the
Can be taken more than once? Yes major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 AD. The focus
will be on the people, the culture, and other important facts
Description: In this class, students will explore the world of
based on each area. Students will create maps, timelines, and
myths, folktales, fables and fairy tales. They will go on
engaging projects as they explore history the way it was meant
adventures with gods, heroes, and creatures in stories from all
to be read - as a story! NOTE: Although SOTW is written in a
over the world. Through fun hands-on activities, interactive
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4 part series, parents may opt to have students take the Class Title: Colorado History Code: E450
classes in the History series in any order they choose. Text: A Kid’s Look at Rating: 2
Colorado
Class Title: History 3: Early Code: E420 Prerequisite: None Grade: 3-5
Modern Times Fees: $7 for workbook Max: 12
Text: Story of the World Rating: 2 Can be taken more than once? No
Volume 3 Description: Ever wonder who Mount Evans is named after?
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5 Ever wonder why Boulder was established? Ever wonder what
Fees: None Max: 12 your own backyard looked like 100 years ago? 500 years ago?
Can be taken more than once? No 1000 years ago? This Colorado History course is designed to
answer all these questions and more. We'll explore Ancient
Description: Early Modern Times (1600AD to 1850 AD) . This
Colorado, from the time of the American Indians to the fur
class continues where Middle Ages left off and will focus on the
trappers of the West. We'll explore Colorado's gold rush
major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850. The focus
foundations and how a little mining town of Denver could
will be on the people, the culture, and other important facts
transform into a booming metropolis. Who knows, you might
based on each area. Students will create maps, timelines, and
even learn about a gunslinger or two! This course is designed
engaging projects as they explore history the way it was meant
to bring the past to life and to gain a greater understanding of
to be read - as a story! NOTE: Although SOTW is written in a
what makes this state so great!
4 part series, parents may opt to have students take the

classes in the History series in any order they choose.

However, since the material in levels 3 and 4 is designed for
students who are a little older, these two levels will be for Class Title: Road Trip USA: Code: E460
grades 4-5 only. Younger students should take levels 1 and 2 US Geography
first. Text: Various Rating: 2
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Class Title: History 4: The Code: E425 Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5
Modern Age Fees: $10 for book Max: 12
Text: Story of the World Rating: 2 Can be taken more than once? No
Volume 4 Description: Everyone loves a road trip! Come join us as we
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-5 explore all the great places and landmarks in the good ol’ USA.
Fees: None Max: 12 On our trip, this US Geography class will take you to historic
Can be taken more than once? No landmarks, unique natural and man-made points of interest,
and even introduce you to some of our greatest American
Description: Modern Age (1850AD to 1994AD) This class
heroes. Who knows? You might even pick out a place or two
continues where Modern Times left off and will focus on the
you’d like to pack up your family van and visit next summer!
major historical events in the years 1850 to 1994. The focus

will be on the people, the culture, and other important facts

based on each area. Students will create maps, timelines, and
engaging projects as they explore history the way it was meant Class Title: Ameritowne Code: E470
to be read - as a story! NOTE: Although SOTW is written in a Text: Ameritowne Rating: 2
4 part series, parents may opt to have students take the Workbook
classes in the History series in any order they choose. Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-6
However, since the material in levels 3 and 4 is designed for Fees: $20 for field trip Max: 12
students who are a little older, these two levels will be for Can be taken more than once? Yes
grades 4-5 only. Younger students should take levels 1 and 2 Description: We will be using the Young Ameritowne guide to
first. bring activities and lessons into the classroom designed to
teach about the free enterprise system. We will cover seven
Class Title: Passport to the Code: E440 main concepts, including basic economics, banking, money
World management, government, communications, philanthropy, and
Text: Various Rating: 2 business preparation. We will have a field trip on March 19,
Resources 2014 to the Young Americans Bank in Denver which is
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-3 required. This is a hands-on lesson in free enterprise. The
Fees: None Max: 12 year will culminate with units on civics, entrepreneurship and
Can be taken more than once? No government.

Description: Pack your bags and get ready to journey around

the world as we explore locations, landmarks, peoples and

their cultures. Students will learn about the world and maps as
they collect stamps in their passports. Bon Voyage!

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ART Description: This is a beginning class for younger students
who wish to explore musical theater. The students will

rehearse and perform a smaller musical theatre production for
Class Title: Art Code: E510 their peers and parents in a classroom setting. Students with
Text: None Rating: 1 little to no singing, dancing or acting experience are invited to
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5 come explore the fun of musical theatre with us! This class is
Fees: None Max: 12 strongly recommended for all elementary students before
Can be taken more than once? Yes enrolling in the 2 hour Musical Theater Class.
Description: Come explore the exciting world of visual art!
Students compose, imagine, & observe the world around them
while exploring elements of shape, form, line, space, and color MUSIC
and work with drawing, painting, sculpting, and paper craft in a

variety of media.
Class Title: Music Explorers Code: E710
Text: None Rating: 1
DRAMA Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5
Fees: $10 for recorder Max: 12

and book
Class Title: Creative Code: E610 Can be taken more than once? Yes
Dramatics Description: Recorders, drums, xylophones, singing and
Text: None Rating: 1 more! Come explore making music! Students will expand their
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5 music knowledge and abilities through a fun, hands- on,
Fees: None Max: 12 exploratory environment. We will be singing songs, doing
Can be taken more than once? Yes movement activities, learning about written music, discovering
Description: Students will explore the fun of creating a rhythm and pitch, and playing rhythm instruments and
character and learn the basics skills in theatre arts including recorders. Students will have the opportunity to perform each
stage movement, skits, plays, puppets, and working together semester. Most activities will be in class except for minimal
as a team. The class will put on one or two short plays per recorder practice at home. This class is strongly encouraged
year, performing each semester during class time. Come prior to taking an instrument class. New material is introduced
explore, play and ham it up! each year, so this class can be repeated several times.

Class Title: Musical Theater Code: E620
Class Title: Piano 1 Code: E720
Text: None Rating: 3
Text: Alfred All in One Rating: 3
Prerequisite: None Grade: 4-12
Piano Course
Fees: $40 Max: 25
Books 1 & 2
Can be taken more than once? Yes
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5
Description: THIS IS A TWO HOUR BLOCK CLASS and will
Fees: $12 for music Max: 10
be taught by both our drama and music teacher. Students will
books
audition, rehearse, costume, produce and perform a large-
Can be taken more than once? Yes
scale musical theatre performance. Singing, dancing and
Description: This group class will give students with little or
acting will be incorporated into this class; however, lack of
no piano experience a chance to learn to play. Students will
experience should not be a deterrent to participating.
learn piano technique, note reading, rhythm and ensemble
Instruction will be provided for required skills and there will be
playing. This is a group piano class and is not designed for
many roles available for students of all abilities and interests.
students taking private lessons with another teacher.
This is a performance class; students are required to spend
Consistent, regular practice is a requirement of this class.
time in memorizing lines and rehearsing musical numbers.
Beginning students are expected to practice at least 10
Performances will be at an outside venue during the spring.
minutes 6 days a week, for the 1st Semester, increasing to 15
Students will be required to attend dress rehearsals and
minutes daily, 6 days a week by the end of 2nd Semester.
performances, dates TBD. PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED
Practice records are a part of students’ grades. Students will
TO SERVE ON AT LEAST ONE PRODUCTION COMMITTEE
present their accomplishments each semester during an in-
PER CHILD ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS.
class recital.

Class Title: Intro to Musical Code: E630 Class Title: Piano 2 Code: E725
Theater Text: Alfred All in One Rating: 3
Text: None Rating: 2 Piano Course
Prerequisite: None Grade: 2-5 Books 3 & 4
Fees: None Max: 15 Prerequisite: 1-2 years piano Grade: 3-6
Can be taken more than once? Yes study, Piano 1 or
permission of
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