Bryan County Schools

In this popular, year-long art class, students will be introduced to a variety of art media including drawing, painting, paper-mâché, sculpting and many other artistic techniques throughout the year. Students will be encouraged to develop their artistic talents as well as learn new skills through a variety of age-appropriate projects. Some projects may take more than one class.

This course teaches students to meet the basic needs of children in a care-taking environment with a focus on safety. The training will help students develop leadership skills, start a babysitting business and learn how to communicate with parents while keeping themselves and others safe. Students will also learn child feeding and diapering techniques. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certification card. This class also incorporates a Pediatric First Aid Course that instructs students on how to deal with first aid issues to include medical emergencies, the use of an Epi-pen injector, injury emergencies, and how to handle environmental emergencies. Also covered are adult/child and infant CPR procedures as well as how to react to a child or infant who is choking. NOTE: Students must attend all classes in order to receive certification.

Learn how to play chess or improve your existing knowledge of the game. Students will learn rules, tactics, and strategies all while engaging in friendly competitions. Open to beginners and players with experience in grades 2-5.

Group Beginner Piano is taught by former classroom teacher, Jo Hart. The small group class has every child at a keyboard learning the basics of piano with all materials provided. Students have fun while learning note spelling and basic music theory. This is a yearly course in which subsequent months build on the previous months. At the end of this year, your child will have an understanding of the basics of piano and will be ready to continue a lifetime love of piano. Sign-up now; class size is limited. *Note: Students must join at the beginning of the year to participate as each lesson builds on previous lessons.

Session 3: January 9 - March 10, 2022 Classes offered Monday - Friday Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. The skills and movements required in gymnastics contribute to the development of all muscle groups. Movement Education gives students an understanding of anatomy combined with effort and spatial awareness. The accomplishments of their goals/skills promotes self confidence in a fun learning environment. Safety is always a top priority when teaching skill progression. Gymnastics classes include instruction on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor, vault, and parallel bars. Classes are for boys and girls. Tumbling classes specializes in perfecting floor skills. At least one year of gymnastics classes is required unless approved by instructor. All classes are one hour with the option to take more than once a week. Following registration, instructor will place each student in an appropriate class based on age and ability, and confirmation of day/time of class will be sent via email to account owner.

*Note: Session 4 open only to students previously enrolled in Sessions 1, 2 or 3. Session 4: March 13 - May 12, 2022 Classes offered Monday - Friday Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. The skills and movements required in gymnastics contribute to the development of all muscle groups. Movement Education gives students an understanding of anatomy combined with effort and spatial awareness. The accomplishments of their goals/skills promotes self confidence in a fun learning environment. Safety is always a top priority when teaching skill progression. Gymnastics classes include instruction on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor, vault and parallel bars. Classes are for boys and girls. Tumbling classes specializes in perfecting floor skills. At least one year of gymnastics classes is required unless approved by instructor. All classes are one hour with the option to take more than once a week. Following registration, Instructor will place each student in appropriate class based on age and ability.

Krafty Kids This introductory class will provide the basis for kids to become comfortable creating with different types of media. Students will explore an array of different topics such as macramé, polymer clay creations, candle-making, hand-knitting, paper-making and so much more! Crafts will change seasonally, and each week will be something new! Open to students in grades 3-5.

Little Toughies is a program designed to introduce girls grades K-5 to a variety of sports and encourage them to find a sport that interests them while giving them the confidence to pursue it. Girls will focus on a different sport each week for an eight-week session. Class is held twice per week. Examples of sports to be introduced are soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, street hockey, kickball/dodgeball, volleyball, lacrosse, and running. *Sports subject to change at instructor's discretion

Holiday Parents' Night Out - December 10 Need to do some holiday shopping? Holiday party to attend? Date night? No need for a sitter this time. At Parents' Night Out, kids will have a blast at Community Ed with a pizza party, wooden ornament craft, games including holiday-themed Bingo, Gift Wrap Game, and Minute to Win It, and a holiday movie. Parents' Night Out is Saturday, December 10 from 6:00-10:00 PM. Drop-off begins at 5:45 PM. Pizza party is from 6:00-7:00 PM. Open to grades PK through 8 (PK students must be enrolled in Bryan Co. Schools PK program). Cost is $35 per child ($20 for each additional sibling).

Private piano lessons are offered to children and adults. Lessons are offered on a weekly basis for 30 minutes and are available for beginners as well as those who have piano experience. Minimum age requirements for enrolling in piano lessons will be determined by each instructor. Multiple qualified instructors will be teaching piano for the Community Education program. Piano lessons take place in the after school hours. Class times and locations will be assigned individually. Please note that your registration does not confirm your enrollment in the piano class. You will be contacted once assigned to an available class or placed on a waiting list if no class is available. Prices may vary by instructor. In Introduction to College Prep Piano, the student receives a weekly 30-minute piano lesson that is tailored to their individual learning style. Lessons are focused on theory, technique, sight-reading, aural-training, and a variety of musical styles appropriate for beginners to advanced students of any age. Students are responsible for purchasing lesson books as assigned and should have access to a piano for daily practice.

There are two options available for enrollment. Both courses include the Three-Day Blast curriculum. The Premium course continues for an additional 10 hours of instruction following the conclusion of the Blast course. Requirements for enrollment: Students must have taken the PSAT or SAT and completed Algebra I; students must bring laptop/Chromebook and a calculator (TI-84 or TI-84 Plus preferred) Option 1: Three-Day SAT Prep Blast The SAT Prep Blast course concentrates on SAT reading, vocabulary, and writing skills along with math practice. The course includes practice in taking the SAT, as well as strategies for the question types (sentence completion, vocabulary, critical reading, and writing – finding errors/revision). Learn to approach the test analytically and with confidence and practice effective test-taking strategies. Examine the kinds of questions and content of the test, the format of test sections, and practice the skills and techniques for each type of question. Review useful approaches for eliminating guessing, using actual test questions from the past. We use authentic practice materials as well as other SAT practice resources available through the College Board and Khan Academy. Practice work will help identify individual strengths and weaknesses, so additional practice can be tailored to a student’s specific needs. SAT Prep Blast will allow for a full SAT practice test with scoring and feedback. This class meets on one Monday, one Thursday, and one Saturday for a total of ~7 hours of instruction. Option 2: Premium SAT Course: Three-Day SAT Prep Blast + Section Specific Lessons The SAT Prep Blast course concentrates on SAT reading, vocabulary, and writing skills along with math practice. The course includes practice in taking the SAT, as well as strategies for the question types (sentence completion, vocabulary, critical reading, and writing – finding errors/revision). Learn to approach the test analytically and with confidence and practice effective test-taking strategies. Examine the kinds of questions and content of the test, the format of test sections, and practice the skills and techniques for each type of question. Review useful approaches for eliminating guessing, using actual test questions from the past. The SAT Section-Specific Course will concentrate on both the Math Section of the SAT and the Evidence-Based Reading, Writing, and Language Section of the SAT. Every lesson consists of three parts: instruction, guided practice, and scored practice. We use authentic practice materials as well as other SAT practice resources available through the College Board and Khan Academy. Practice work will help identify individual strengths and weaknesses, so additional practice can be tailored to a student’s specific needs. Both the SAT Prep Blast and the SAT Section-Specific Course will include full SAT practice tests. Students participating in the Premium SAT Course will have the opportunity to take 2 full SAT practice tests. Teacher/student ratio does not exceed 1 to 15. This class meets on three Mondays, three Thursdays, and two Saturdays for a total of ~17 hours of instruction.

This one-hour STEM class incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math into a variety of fun activities for students in grades K-5. Some past activities include dry-ice bubbles, color-reversing flowers, seltzer rockets and pop-can cars. Sign up this class for engaging, hands-on learning! Early registration is suggested. Class is limited to 20 students per session.

Scoops is a Lacrosse class that encourages the appreciation of physical activity and health. Students can develop a passion for playing Lacrosse with a focus on having fun while learning. Students will learn how to run with the ball, throw, catch, score, and more. There are two levels offered for this course though no experience is needed for either age group. Beginner skills will be taught for grades PK-2 and more advanced practice and scrimmages will be included for skill development for grades 3-5. All Lacrosse goals, sticks, and balls are included during class time.

We are so excited to welcome back our Pre-K to 8th graders! If you like LEGO® bricks, you’ll LOVE this! Snapology provides a fun environment for children to learn science, technology, engineering, art and math using Lego bricks and other similar building toys. We want to inspire your children to be creators and innovators for life! Your child is sure to have a blast whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands, or discovering how to think in new and creative ways to self-monitor plans, generate solutions to problems, and construct innovative builds all on their own! Shhh… don’t tell them it’s educational! Session 2 (Wednesdays, October 12-November 16 or Thursdays, October 13-December 1) Snapology Scientists - All classes Does your child love to experiment and ask questions about the world around them? If so, it sounds like you already have a little scientist on your hands! Snapology’s Scientists program helps children explore their curiosities and cultivate a deep love for science by experiencing the different domains of scientific study. Students will engage with concepts from the fields of astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. We make science fun, exciting, and approachable at Snapology! Session 3 (Wednesdays, November 30-January 18 or Thursdays, December 8-January 26) Gamebot Robotics - All classes except Pre-K/K Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing. Robopet Robotics - Pre-K/K ONLY In this course, children will begin their exploration into the world of robotics by building simple animal-inspired machines that are controlled by unique, icon-based program codes. We will teach your little learner some fundamental engineering and programming concepts as they build goofy animals and then design perfect habitats to protect their new robotic friends. Maybe you can't have an alligator as a pet at home, but you can definitely build one in our classroom at Snapology!

Tormenta Futures Soccer is a soccer and movement education program children grades PK-2. Students will learn the basic skills including dribbling, passing, scoring, and game play with a focus on sportsmanship. All equipment provided for use during class.