This class will meet for 15 weeks, once a week, for two hours and will be focused on a production of a play by William Shakespeare, or perhaps a Greek tragedy. "The Tempest," "Midsummer Night's Dream," "Electra," and "Macbeth" are all options depending on the number of students. Students should be able to read well enough to read their lines off the script (3rd grade level).

This class will couple the engineering design process with leadership and team building exercises in a series of group challenges requiring students to work together to complete engineering problems. Working in teams, students will attempt to find solutions to engineering tasks such as dropping an egg from a height, constructing bridges, catapults, etc, as well as more physical challenges like crossing a waterway, navigating a minefield, and surmounting an obstacle. Students will be given the opportunity to both lead and to follow in a supportive and constructive communal learning environment.

I have been teaching science to children and adults for over 12 years, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that science is fun! My goal for this class is to foster curiosity and wonder while guiding discovery through hands-on exploration!

The Agile Learning Center is designed for curious, self-motivated learners who want to explore their passions in a flexible, engaging environment. Each period will start with a short class meeting to set intentions for the day as well as an introduction to new opportunities and materials. Students are free to work independently or collaboratively on games, projects, challenges, and requested mini-lessons. The emphasis is on engagement, creativity, and respectful use of a community space.

Whether your child wants to focus on a personal project, connect with friends, fill an open period between desired classes, or needs a space to take a zoom class during their in-person learning day the Agile Learning Center is here for them!

To keep our body and our mind running like finely tuned machines, we need to use the right fuel. For humans, that means nourishing our bodies with the right foods. In this course, you’ll explore how food affects essential aspects of your life from your weight to how you age to how well you think. You’ll also examine how outside influences- family, peers, and the media- can affect your diet and your perception of food and how to set yourself up for nutritional success. Are you interested in a career in holistic wellness? Start your health journey now with Nutrition and Wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness rookie, learning about your health will help you level up! In this course, you will explore your health influences, try out a wide variety of activities, and apply cutting-edge principles of nutrition, safety, and the body in motion to your fitness journey. You will also design your own fitness program based on personal goals with expert guidance so you can put your health plans into action! It’s time to take your personal fitness to the next level!

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The semester-long personal finance course covers all of the essential personal finance topics necessary to become a financially capable student. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of personal finance topics and be prepared to handle the financial responsibilities that exist after graduation.

In this hands-on, interdisciplinary art course, students will collaboratively select from a rotating menu of art projects that blend visual creativity with science or social science concepts. Each project—lasting 1 to 4 weeks—will explore both artistic techniques and real-world ideas, from pollinator biology and environmental sustainability to sacred geometry and cultural rituals. Students will engage in drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, and mixed media, while developing critical thinking, craftsmanship, and cultural awareness.

Through an exciting and rich narrative students will gain a broad and deep understanding of U.S. History through reading, geography, timeline activities, discussion, writing assignments, mapwork, crafts, cooking and more!

Students come together to listen to each chapter and then break into small groups for enrichment activities that will reinforce the learning objectives.

Each class will end with a "History Hop" where we will travel back in time to a significant moment in history and meet some real and imaginary people who will help us recall and internalize what we learn each week.

This curriculum takes us through our country's history from the earliest Native American nations all the way through the tragedy of September 11th and does not shy away from difficult topics like slavery and the "Trail of Tears"

I have been teaching science to children and adults for over 12 years, and if there is one thing I have learned it is that science is fun! My goal for this class is to foster curiosity and wonder while guiding discovery through hands-on exploration!

This class is focused on sharing the joy of reading! Students will;

experience a daily read aloud by a variety of authors,
explore characters, plots, themes, and make predictions,
develop reading skills through phonics mini-lessons,
draw and write their own stories,
and have opportunities to share their own favorite books through book reports and/or read alouds.

This class is appropriate for learners of all levels, work will be differentiated to students’ needs.

Middle and High School students are welcome to use the study hall for online classes, homework, projects, and to study for classes together or alone. Students can also play card and board games, use art supplies, or just hang out and talk. Supporting staff will also open the gym to interested students to shoot hoops and play pickleball or other PE games.

Elementary students are also welcome to continue to use the study hall for online classes from 10:00- 2:00 (9:00 online classes with parent support).

This math class for 3rd–5th graders builds core skills through hands-on, collaborative challenges like multi-step puzzles and math-themed escape rooms. Instead of traditional worksheets, students work together to solve problems, apply reasoning, and think creatively while having fun.

Southern Oregon's FIRST Tech Challenge team (FTC), is a collaborative, mentor-supported group of middle and high school students who design, build, and program a custom robot using metal parts, sensors, and advanced control systems. Unlike LEGO-based programs, FTC offers a deeper, more sophisticated engineering experience where students take on real-world roles—such as mechanical designer, programmer, CAD modeler, communications lead, digital content manager, fundraising lead, or team strategist—while learning to work as a cohesive team. Our team TROUT is headed to their second tournament next weekend and will compete again in January and February. If you are interested in joining this spring to practice skills for next year’s league we would love to have you!

The FIRST Lego League Challenge team (FLL 4th-8th grade) season, where team members brainstorm creative solutions to a themed challenge, design and test their robot for specific missions, and present their ideas at events that celebrate learning rather than winning, has ended. Join us this spring to learn and practice skills related to robotics and programming to prepare for next year.

We will have instructor led games, primarily educational board and card games, for students to learn to play. Previously introduced games will be available for students to play as well.

In this fun, skill-building writing class, students will learn to plan, draft, revise, and publish the three required TNW essay types: expository, narrative, and persuasive. Writers will practice strong paragraphs, clear organization, and powerful sentences while building ideas with cited text evidence, details, and voice. Each of the three units includes mini-lessons, direct support, and peer feedback so students grow confidence and produce polished essays they’re proud to share.