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Class Descriptions Fall 2016

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Mandarin Immersion Magnet School After School Program

Class Descriptions Fall 2016

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An Engineering World I for Kids – Archery for Beginners 3

Art After School - Ballet Chinese Dance Beginner 4

Ballet Chinese Dance Intermediate – Become a Geography Bee 5

Camp Einstein – Chinese Culture Class (Get Ready for AP) 6

Chinese Story Narration – Fitness for Kids 7

Football Basics – Guitar 8

Guitar – I Am Royalty 9

I Am Royalty – Mad Science 10

Mad Science – Mandarin Chinese Tutoring 11

Mandarin Chinese Tutoring – Model Building 12

On the Stage – Performance Events 13

Performance Events – Piano Friday 14

Piano Friday - Piano Thursday 15

Piano Thursday – Piano Wednesday 16

Piano Wednesday – Piano Tuesday 17

Piano Tuesday – Pre MLP 18

Pre MLP – Sculpture & Ceramics 19

Sculpture & Ceramics - Soccer 20

Soccer – Spanish 21

Spanish – Tennis 22

Tennis – Voice 23

Voice – Volleyball 24

Wired Words – Yoga 25 Copyright © 2016 CIASP

Enrichment Class Descriptions Fall 2016

The Schedule below is sorted by ABC Order.

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

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An Engineering World I - Environmental Engineering & WeDo LegoThur 3:30-4:30

Engineering For Kids, Greater Houston Area owners are a pair of parents with backgrounds in engineering, science, teaching, oil, and business,looking to make a difference in your child's life by exposing them to the World of Engineering! Engineering For Kids is an educational brain sport,offering high interest, hands-on, brains-on courses! Your children will further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills at such a youngage. We build engineers, not just robots. For additional information, including owner and instructor bios, please visit www.engineeringforkids.net/GreaterHouston

Teacher Description

Boys and girls alike, LOVE evolving into junior engineers! Students will discover what an engineer does and even more exciting, inquisitively createtheir OWN hands-on projects using the engineering design process. Enter a world of innovation, imagination, and learning. This semester's offeringis Environmental Engineering: Students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine basic solutions related toalternative energy and environmental issues. Lego Robotics: Junior Engineers will use LEGO® WeDo Educational kits and software, as they learnhow to build and program robots they can relate to (animals, vehicles, etc)!

Course DescriptionPK-2Grade Level 4/20Min/Max

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An Engineering World II -Environmental Engineering & EV3Tues 3:30-4:30

Engineering For Kids, Greater Houston Area owners are a pair of parents with backgrounds in engineering, science, teaching, oil, and business,looking to make a difference in your child's life by exposing them to the World of Engineering! Engineering For Kids is an educational brain sport,offering high interest, hands-on, brains-on courses! Your children will further develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills at such a youngage. We build engineers, not just robots. For additional information, including owner and instructor bios, please visit www.engineeringforkids.net/GreaterHouston

Teacher Description

Boys and girls alike, LOVE evolving into junior engineers! Students will discover what an engineer does and even more exciting, inquisitively createtheir OWN hands-on projects using the engineering design process. Enter a world of innovation, imagination, and learning. This semester's offeringis Environmental Engineering: Students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine basic solutions related toalternative energy and environmental issues. Lego Robotics: Apprentice Engineers will design and program with the latest generation LEGO®MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Kits and Software, which is based on National Instruments LabVIEWTM, the industry-leading graphicalprogramming language used by scientists and engineers worldwide!

Course Description3-6Grade Level 4/20Min/Max

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Archery for Beginners/4th-6thMon 3:30-4:30

Mini Star's focus is on developing skills directed toward the sport/fitness class they are engaging in. The challenge and excitement of playing gameskeeps the learning fun. As they are having fun, the students are introduced to the rules of the sport/fitness class they are engaged in.

Teacher Description

Fun activity and something different. The purpose of the class is to introduce students to the basic techniques of archery emphasizing the care anduse of equipment, range safety, stance, body position and shooting techniques.


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Archery for Beginners/K-3rdMon 4:35-5:35


Teacher Description

Fun activity and something different. The purpose of the class is to introduce students to the basic techniques of archery emphasizing the care anduse of equipment, range safety, stance, body position and shooting techniques.

Course DescriptionK-3Grade Level 10/15Min/Max

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Art After School: Multimedia/1st-3rdThur 3:30-4:30

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their curriculum-based Art After School program. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit arts educationorganization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50 elementary and middle schools in five school districts in thegreater Houston area.

Teacher Description

Investigate the visual arts through hands-on art making, while learning about various artists, art movements, and art techniques. Time-tested lessonsare structures to achieve a creative goal in a fun educational environment. The course content and inspirational images change each semester,allowing students to explore art on a continual basis without repetition. Students will work with a range of materials and techniques including drawing,painting, printmaking, and sculpture.


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Art After School: Multimedia/4th-6thThur 4:35-5:35

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their curriculum-based Art After School program. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit arts educationorganization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50 elementary and middle schools in five school districts in thegreater Houston area.

Teacher Description

Investigate the visual arts through hands-on art making, while learning about various artists, art movements, and art techniques. Time-tested lessonsare structures to achieve a creative goal in a fun educational environment. The course content and inspirational images change each semester,allowing students to explore art on a continual basis without repetition. Students will work with a range of materials and techniques including drawing,painting, printmaking, and sculpture.


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ArtSmart-Early Childhood ArtTues 3:30-4:30

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their ArtSmart program. The lesson plans are age-appropriate, theme-based, and changeperiodically from semester to semester. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit arts education organization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serveapproximately 50 elementary and middle schools in five school districts in the greater Houston area.

Teacher Description

ArtSmart is an early learning program that introduces young children to art by letting their natural creative abilities unfold in a fun environment. Whilestudents explore color, texture, shapes, and different types of art materials, they learn to freely express their feeling and ideas through art projects.ArtSmart is designed to help children develop fine motor skills, perceptual thinking, and creative problem solving while building an appreciation of art.Students will work with a range of art materials and techniques tailored to their specific developmental level.

Course DescriptionPK-KGrade Level 5/15Min/Max

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Ballet & Chinese Dance BeginnerMon 3:30-4:30

MDS’s faculty are from some of the most prestigious dance institutions in China as well as the U.S., such as New York University Tisch school ofArts, New York Juilliard's Dance Division, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Beijing Dance Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy. MitsiDancing School and Dance of Asian America are the only Chinese Dance School and Company to have our own city-wide productions at MillerOutdoor Theatre twice a year. Please visit our website: www.mitsidancingschool.com

Teacher Description

This class is for the beginner student. The course is a combination Ballet and Chinese dance class and will be taught entirely in ChineseMandarin Language. 30 minutes of the course will include ballet, which covers the following but will progress at a constantly challenging and funlevel for the kids: Basic feet and arm positions, Across the floor traveling steps, Barre work and center (Plie, tendu, degage, rond de jambe,battement, sautes, etc.), Stretch for flexibility. Chinese has 56 ethnic groups containing different cultures, traditions and history. We will teach adance from a different ethnic group yearly so the children can take a journey to China through their dancing. They will learn of the culture, traditionsand history embedded in the dance and its movements and will master the skills in each dance. The dance can be performed at the School'sChinese New year festival or other events. They may also join Mitsi Dancing School recital which is coming up on our 33rd anniversary next year.The show is an entirely professional production with Chinese dance, modern/contemporary dance, Lyrical dance and Jazz dance in the first half ofthe show and a full ballet (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, etc.) in the second half. More info on the Mitsi Dancing Schoolrecital will be given to students in class. NOTE: Proper attire is necessary to attend each class as follows and may be purchased as needed due tothe growth of your child: Leotard - $13, Ballet Shoes - $12, Ballet tights $10. If your child missed class due to illness, make-up classes are offered atMitsi Dancing School. For make-ups call: 832-638-2185


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Ballet & Chinese Dance IntermediateMon 4:35-5:35

MDS’s faculty are from some of the most prestigious dance institutions in China as well as the U.S., such as New York University Tisch school ofArts, New York Juilliard's Dance Division, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Beijing Dance Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy. MitsiDancing School and Dance of Asian America are the only Chinese Dance School and Company to have our own city-wide productions at MillerOutdoor Theatre twice a year. Please visit our website: www.mitsidancingschool.com

Teacher Description

PREREQUISITE: Your child must have already taken Ballet & Chinese Dance before enrolling in this class. The course is a combinationBallet and Chinese dance class and will be taught entirely in Chinese Mandarin Language. 30 minutes of the course will include ballet,which covers the following but will progress at a constantly challenging and fun level for the kids: Basic feet and arm positions, Acrossthe floor traveling steps, Barre work and center (Plie, tendu, degage, rond de jambe, battement, sautes, etc.), Stretch for flexibility.Chinese has 56 ethnic groups containing different cultures, traditions and history. We will teach a dance from a different ethnic groupyearly so the children can take a journey to China through their dancing. They will learn of the culture, traditions and history embedded inthe dance and its movements and will master the skills in each dance. The dance can be performed at the School's Chinese New yearfestival or other events. They may also join Mitsi Dancing School recital which is coming up on our 33rd anniversary next year. The showis an entirely professional production with Chinese dance, modern/contemporary dance, Lyrical dance and Jazz dance in the first half ofthe show and a full ballet (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, etc.) in the second half. More info on the Mitsi DancingSchool recital will be given to students in class. NOTE: Proper attire is necessary to attend each class as follows and may be purchasedas needed due to the growth of your child: Leotard - $13, Ballet Shoes - $12, Ballet tights $10. If your child missed class due to illness,make-up classes are offered at Mitsi Dancing School. For make-ups call: 832-638-2185


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Baseball for AllThur 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

A class where kids can get away and enjoy an hour of fun! We will cover learning the proper baseball mechanics in hitting, fielding, and throwing;and most importantly, a basic understanding of the game and rules by working on basic skills and drills. Elite International will work with all studentsto improve their skills, such as: hitting, catching, fielding and throwing.


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Basketball/4th-6thTues 4:35-5:35


Teacher Description

In this class students will master skills such as learning to dribble, shoot, and pass the ball. Coordination and agility are emphasized to improve theskill level of the students. The students will develop important team work skills while playing in a fun environment. Basketball will give the students agood form of exercise.


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Basketball/K-3rdTues 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

In this class students will master skills such as learning to dribble, shoot, and pass the ball. Coordination and agility are emphasized to improve theskill level of the students. The students will develop important team work skills while playing in a fun environment. Basketball will give the students agood form of exercise.


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Become a Geography BeeWed 3:30-4:30

Tour-A-Culture™ programs educate and teach children about the people and places near and far while fostering a sense of community within eachchild. We hope as many children can experience and grow to embrace multiculturalism. Our programs: teach the etiquette, language, art, music,food, clothing, dance and more of different cultures bridge the cultural gaps and integrates S.T.E.M., language and other educational programsencourage kids to work in teams and build problem solving skills for all activities are tailored to students' ages, interests and cultural backgrounds.

Teacher Description

Learning about our diverse world has never been more FUN! We put the A for Arts and Language Immersion in S.T.E.A.M by offering ageappropriate, question based and hands on learning for kids ages 5-14 of all cultural backgrounds. Kids build 2D & 3D puzzles of countries, andknown buildings, try on ethnic clothing, design and make traditional, modern homes and clothing, musical instruments, dance to African, Indian andLatin music, listen to Italian opera after making opera masks, play known ethnic field and board games. Kids also learn politeness and respect whilemeeting, mock dining and speaking native languages.



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Camp Einstein/1-5Tues 3:30-4:30

Camp Einstein was formed in Houston, TX by a group of educators and technology professionals. Our staff is committed to providing a world classcurriculum for children ages 5-12. We deliver a hands-on, minds-on enrichment experience in a fun and creative way. Camp Einstein classesevoke imagination and discovery through scientific projects. Our unique curriculum is just as entertaining as it is educational. At Camp Einstein,campers are engaged in hands-on lessons and are motivated to use their critical thinking skills while learning principles central to engineering, theearth, and the physical sciences. We offer after- school enrichment classes, summer and winter camps, birthday parties, and workshops. We areproud to be serving the creative little minds of Texas!

Teacher Description

In this class, explore topics in Engineering, Science and CSI Investigation. Design propeller cars and roller coasters. Explore volcanoes and build arocket to launch into the sky. Become a CSI Investigator and solve a mystery using blood and DNA analysis. This is the perfect class for thecurious minded student who loves to build, create and see how things work!


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Camp Einstein/PK-KTues 3:30-4:30

Camp Einstein was formed in Houston, TX by a group of educators and technology professionals. Our staff is committed to providing a world classcurriculum for children ages 5-12. We deliver a hands-on, minds-on enrichment experience in a fun and creative way. Camp Einstein classesevoke imagination and discovery through scientific projects. Our unique curriculum is just as entertaining as it is educational. At Camp Einstein,campers are engaged in hands-on lessons and are motivated to use their critical thinking skills while learning principles central to engineering, theearth, and the physical sciences. We offer after- school enrichment classes, summer and winter camps, birthday parties, and workshops. We areproud to be serving the creative little minds of Texas!

Teacher Description

In this class, explore topics in Engineering, Science and CSI Investigation. Design propeller cars and roller coasters. Explore volcanoes and build arocket to launch into the sky. Become a CSI Investigator and solve a mystery using blood and DNA analysis. This is the perfect class for thecurious minded student who loves to build, create and see how things work!


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Capoeira/1st-4thTues 3:30-4:30

Tropa Z Fitness has been in business for over 7 years teaching a variety of dance and fitness classes to adults and children.Teacher Description

Capoeira is a Brazilian Mertial Art mixed with dance. Students who join will develop not only strong bodies but also strong minds. Participants willalso learn Portuguese and play musical instruments in class.


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Capoeira/5th-6thThur 3:30-4:30

Tropa Z Fitness has been in business for over 7 years teaching a variety of dance and fitness classes to adults and children.Teacher Description

Capoeira is a Brazilian Mertial Art mixed with dance. Students who join will develop not only strong bodies but also strong minds. Participants willalso learn Portuguese and play musical instruments in class.


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Chess Instruction with USA ChessThur 3:30-4:30

USA Chess has been teaching children from beginners to experienced tournament chess players for over 15 years. Our staff is carefully selectedboth for their ability to play (all are experienced tournament players) and to teach the game in a fun, entertaining and interesting way.

Teacher Description

Children of all ages and abilities will be taught the game of chess from experienced tournament players. Lessons are tailored to the abilities of theclass. Beginners will be taught the basics (how the pieces move, the rules, etc. ) while more experienced players will be given problems to solve,lessons in tactics, checkmates, openings, etc. Children will be split into groups by ability if more than 20 children enroll.


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Chinese Culture Class - Get Ready for AP Chinese 1Wed 3:30-4:30

Founded 3 decades ago, the Chinese Community Center Chinese School offers standard based Chinese Language and Culture Learning Programs.Now, more than 400 youth and adult students are enrolled in the language, cultural and extacurricular classes. In the last 30 years more than 1,000Chinese School Students who enroll 10 or more years in the language program have become bilingual. Their earned language competenciessubstantially placed them at the competitive edge in the global market. All of our teachers are native Mandarin speakers and are enthusiastic andexperience in Chinese teaching.

Teacher Description

Cultural Presentation is one of the free response questions in the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam. The test taker will have 4 minutes toprepare a 2 minutee cultural presentation on a specific topic. It is critcal to expand student's knowledge of Chinese Culture so that they will be able todescribe and explain significance of a Chinese Cultural Practice or Product. This class aims to help students gain better understaning andappreciation of Chinese History and Culture. Topics include Chinese History, architecture, value religion, language, literature, food, etiquette,customs, music, and arts.



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Chinese Story Narration-Get Ready for AP Chinese 2Wed 4:35-5:35

Founded 3 decades ago, the Chinese Community Center Chinese School offers standard based Chinese Language and Culture Learning Programs.Now, more than 400 youth and adult students are enrolled in the language, cultural and extacurricular classes. In the last 30 years more than 1,000Chinese School Students who enroll 10 or more years in the language program have become bilingual. Their earned language competenciessubstantially placed them at the competitive edge in the global market. All of our teachers are native Mandarin speakers and are enthusiastic andexperience in Chinese teaching.

Teacher Description

Story narration is one of the free response questions in the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam. The test taker is given 15 minutes to write astory narration in response to a series of 4 interconnected pictures. To perform this task with a high level of proficiency, the test taker must show anability to put together a story with a beginning, middle, and end. In this class, students will develop the ability to tell a logical and complete story with aclear progression of ideas. Students will also practice organizing their thoughts within the alloted time to produce a coherent story.


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Computer Animation, Game Design & 3D PrintingMon 3:30-4:30

The Monart school of art has been serving Houston for over 8 years. We pride ourselves in teaching free hand drawing with a progressive andunique step-by-step drawing curriculum. Monart teachers have been trained in the "Monart" methodology, which was founded by Ms. Mona Brooks,the author of teaching children how to draw; our core strength is that children learn how to break down any image into simple elements and drawthem independently. Along with excellent art skills, they have a passion to teach. They are patient and work well with all students to help themovercome their difficulties.

Teacher Description

Students are taught illustration & animation prior to game design. In the Spring term students will further their knowledge into 'Step event' , 'Paths','Levels', and 'Conversion'. From the middle of the Spring 2016 semester, students will proceed to 'Sculptress' and 3D printing. 3D Printing will bedone at the Bellaire studio.


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En Guarde: Fence for Fun/1st-3rdWed 4:35-5:35

Bayou City Fencing Academy is the oldest and largest fencing facility in Harris County. Our instructors have extensive experience teaching in bothpublic and private schools. They themselves have all been exceptional fencers. Our fencers have won gold medals in local, state and nationaltournaments and have gone on to some of the most prestigious universities with fencing scholarships. We are a member of the United StatesFencing Association and as such have hosted National as well coordinated the Houston NCAA fencing championships and senior and juniorOlympics.

Teacher Description

Move over three musketeers!! Fencing, a classic sport with history, drama and style, excites the imagination, encourages creativity and buildsconfidence in physical and mental skills. By requiring concentration, discipline and quick decision making, it improves thinking skills and academicperformance. Classes for both beginners and continuing fencers are structured to provide instruction in a curriculum appropriate for young students.The sport is taught in a FUN and captivating atmosphere of games and activities with focus on physical development, coordination, fencing tacticsand techniques. Students learn unique footwork, fencing actions, scoring, terminology, tournament protocol, strategy and problem resolution. MOSTof all…Fencing is FUN!!!


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En Guarde: Fence for Fun/4th-6thWed 3:30-4:30

Bayou City Fencing Academy is the oldest and largest fencing facility in Harris County. Our instructors have extensive experience teaching in bothpublic and private schools. They themselves have all been exceptional fencers. Our fencers have won gold medals in local, state and nationaltournaments and have gone on to some of the most prestigious universities with fencing scholarships. We are a member of the United StatesFencing Association and as such have hosted National as well coordinated the Houston NCAA fencing championships and senior and juniorOlympics.

Teacher Description

Move over three musketeers!! Fencing, a classic sport with history, drama and style, excites the imagination, encourages creativity and buildsconfidence in physical and mental skills. By requiring concentration, discipline and quick decision making, it improves thinking skills and academicperformance. Classes for both beginners and continuing fencers are structured to provide instruction in a curriculum appropriate for young students.The sport is taught in a FUN and captivating atmosphere of games and activities with focus on physical development, coordination, fencing tacticsand techniques. Students learn unique footwork, fencing actions, scoring, terminology, tournament protocol, strategy and problem resolution. MOSTof all…Fencing is FUN!!!


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Fitness for Kids!Fri 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

This class will provide fun physical activities involving low impact boot camp exercises. In addition, exercises that will include teamwork, agility, etc.will be provided so that the kids will be prepared for field day activities scheduled in the school during the Spring Semester.



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Football Basics/4th-6thMon 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

Learn the basics of football and have some fun!! The focus is on throwing, catching, offensive and defensive concepts and teamwork. Students willwork through the following skills: drills, game play, and team challenges. Come join us!


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Football Basics/K-3rdMon 4:35-5:35


Teacher Description

Learn the basics of football and have some fun!! The focus is on throwing, catching, offensive and defensive concepts and teamwork. Students willwork through the following skills: drills, game play, and team challenges. Come join us!


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Forever DIY CraftsTues 4:35-5:35

Crafty Scraps was founded in 2008 by an Art Educator and Director of a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit. Crafty Scraps has worked with youth for the last eightyears collaborating with Alief ISD, Houston ISD, Pasadena ISD, The Ronald McDonald House, Lone Star College and day cares such as Primrose,Kids R Kids and Child Time. Crafty Scraps goal is to give you more than what's expected by including Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics and Empowerment into all of our lessons and projects!!!!

Teacher Description

Unleash your creative side in this cool crafting class! From creating Yarn Pom Pom Gloves and Ear Muffs to making Bubblegum Flower PotMachines. Exploring decoupage, collage, sewing, painting and more. To learning and imitating ART HISTORY by Frida Kahlo, Jean MichelBasquiat, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichenstein. Each week a new technique and a finished product! “Forever DIY Crafts” allows children to experimentwith self-expression by creating an environment where the boundaries of artistic creativity can constantly be pushed. Through the stimulatingatmosphere students become curious, confident and creative decision makers.


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Getting Ready ArtWed 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

An introduction to representational drawing geared to the attention span and motor coordination of 4-8 year old students. Students learn torecognize the elements of shape. This program has the progressive curriculum. It is structured to give enough structure to succeed and enoughfreedom to express. The curriculums for the 1st semester will be handed out in the first class. All art work will be placed into their individualportfolios along with a progress report and be handed back at the last class.


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Guitar (Private) @ Tu3:30Tues 3:30-4:00

Upscale Music Studio is lead by Linda Singer, classically-trained pianist who has studied piano for twenty-five years. She performed for formerPresident George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State James Baker III, as a pianist at the Houston Club. In the summer of 2015 she performedin the Interharmony International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy. In the summer of 2014, she sang with the Christ United Methodist Church ofSugar Land Festival Choir at the Sing Mit Festival in Vienna, Austria and also in Budapest and Prague. She also sang with that choir in CarnegieHall in New York City. She currently studies piano with Julliard graduate Dr. Ilgin Aka and has previously studied with professors at the ShepherdSchool of Music and the Moores School of Music in Houston, Texas. All studio instructors are accomplished musicians and have extensive trainingand experience in teaching.

Teacher Description

This private class will provide the student one on one instruction. The student will develop a love of the guitar by learning how to play differentchords, as well as learning music theory. He/she will learn an appreciation of this instrument by learning a variety of genres: rock and roll; children’ssongs; jazz, rags and blues; holiday and other popular music. Required: Practice and an instrument at home is required. A recital at the completion ofeach semester will be scheduled. Students must bring their own guitar to class. Also, this class is for both beginners and intermediate.



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I Am Royalty for BOYSThur 4:35-5:35

Project Princess and King Me are a 501 (c)3 Nonprofit that positively influence the lives of adolescent youth through mentorship and communityoutreach. We strive to encourage and educate young children. By providing self-empowerment classes we are able to educate the youth with a funand unique twist. Games and art are a collaboration of how our camps promote positive self-image and awareness skills. In return we also help ouryouth recognize the importance of inner beauty and to enhance their outer beauty through our mentorship. Children will also have the opportunity toparticipate in a community service project. Project Princess regularly host camps for “The Ronald McDonald House”, “Star of Hope” and select HISDelementary schools.

Teacher Description

I AM Royalty classes consists of 3 entities: Mentoring, Community Outreach and Youth Recreation...A host of projects, activities and crafts (GalaxyCalming Jars, Affirmation Pillows, Anxiety Balls , etc…) conducted in various lessons. In our mentoring, we teach and inspire our young childrenhow to present themselves to society which consist of etiquette, appearance, personal/family relationships, and most importantly Good Character!We strive to encourage and educate these young children as they travel the path to adulthood while also promoting a confident youth, a healthierfamily and an enhanced community.



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I Am Royalty for GIRLSThur 3:30-4:30

Project Princess and King Me are a 501 (c)3 Nonprofit that positively influence the lives of adolescent youth through mentorship and communityoutreach. We strive to encourage and educate young children. By providing self-empowerment classes we are able to educate the youth with a funand unique twist. Games and art are a collaboration of how our camps promote positive self-image and awareness skills. In return we also help ouryouth recognize the importance of inner beauty and to enhance their outer beauty through our mentorship. Children will also have the opportunity toparticipate in a community service project. Project Princess regularly host camps for “The Ronald McDonald House”, “Star of Hope” and select HISDelementary schools.

Teacher Description

I AM Royalty classes consists of 3 entities: Mentoring, Community Outreach and Youth Recreation...A host of projects, activities and crafts (GalaxyCalming Jars, Affirmation Pillows, Anxiety Balls , etc…) conducted in various lessons. In our mentoring, we teach and inspire our young childrenhow to present themselves to society which consist of etiquette, appearance, personal/family relationships, and most importantly Good Character!We strive to encourage and educate these young children as they travel the path to adulthood while also promoting a confident youth, a healthierfamily and an enhanced community.


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Interactive RoboticsMon 3:30-4:30

Our lead robotics instructor is a computer engineer. He conducts various workshops and clinics for our instructors in the latest and mostinnovative practices in STEM robotics. Our teachers have extensive experience in working with children and teens.

Teacher Description

Hands-on learning takes place in small groups of students who design, program and assemble robots using the familiar Lego bricks and STEMFinity modules. Students are exposed to basic engineering and mechanical principles as they study how things work and move. Above all ourclasses encourage creativity and problem solving and are FUN.


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Lacrosse/4th-6thFri 3:30-4:30


Teacher Description

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Lacrosse, understanding the game and how it's played. The program will work on coordinationand handling the Lacrosse stick. Basic skills will be introduced such as: running, passing, moving, catching and shooting.


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Mad About Hoops/4th-6thTues 3:30-4:30

Madison McBurney, the owner and operator of Mad About Hoops, has been in business for 2 years. She has worked in the after school setting for 9years and has been a professional hula hooper for 4 years. She's a UH Grad.

Teacher Description

Mad About Hoops is a hula hoop after school class that encourages kids to stay fit by having fun. Each week the kids will learn a new hoop trick,practice proper stretching and play hula hoop inspired games.


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Mad About Hoops/K-3rdTues 4:35-5:35

Madison McBurney, the owner and operator of Mad About Hoops, has been in business for 2 years. She has worked in the after school setting for 9years and has been a professional hula hooper for 4 years. She's a UH Grad.

Teacher Description

Mad About Hoops is a hula hoop after school class that encourages kids to stay fit by having fun. Each week the kids will learn a new hoop trick,practice proper stretching and play hula hoop inspired games.


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Mad Science K-6Thur 3:30-4:30

Mad Science of Houston has over 25 instructors on staff. All instructors go through DPS FAST Background checks. They all have paid experienceworking with children, have out going personalities and are specially trained to make science fun and educational.

Teacher Description

Dust off those lab coats and put on your goggles. It is time for Science....Mad Science! Students will learn Science through fun, hands-on classesfilled with exciting experiments and interactive demonstrations. Each week children will cover a different science topic and take projects so theycontinue to have fun at home.



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Mad Science PKThur 3:30-4:30

Mad Science of Houston has over 25 instructors on staff. All instructors go through DPS FAST Background checks. They all have paid experienceworking with children, have out going personalities and are specially trained to make science fun and educational.

Teacher Description

Dust off those lab coats and put on your goggles. It is time for Science....Mad Science! Students will learn Science through fun, hands-on classesfilled with exciting experiments and interactive demonstrations. Each week children will cover a different science topic and take projects so theycontinue to have fun at home.

Course DescriptionPKGrade Level 8/20Min/Max

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Make A Book (1st hour - 30 wks (09/06-05/02)

Tues 3:30-4:30

WITS has a Mission: To engage children in the pleasure and power of reading and writing. Their Vision is to evolutionize the way reading andwriting are taught, nurturing the growth of the imagination and awakening students to the adventures of language. Visit WITS website for moreinformation: http://witshouston.org/

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This Writers in the Schools workshop is designed to get young students to create their own books filled with writing and art. Students will write dailyand explore various genres of writing with a focus on poetry. We'll help your young students develop their own voice, have fun with words and art,and use their imaginations. We'll explore the bookmaking process, and students will make their own poetry book: each book will be a uniqueproduct. At the end of the workshop, parents and family will be invited to hear students read their favorite pieces, and students will leave with theirself-made chapbook. Students may be asked to bring extra art materials. NOTE: This is not a "semester basis" class. It is set up for a 30 weekcommitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Tuesdays: 4 Tues: Sept. 6-27; 4 Tues: Oct. 5-26; 5 Tues: Nov. 1-29; 1 Tues: Dec. 6; 4 Tues: Jan. 10-31; 4 Tues: Feb. 7-28; 3 Tues: Mar. 7-28; 4 Tues: Apr. 4-25; 1 Tues: May 2)


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Make A Book (2nd hour - 30 wks (09/06-05/02)

Tues 4:35-5:35


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This Writers in the Schools workshop is designed to get young students to create their own books filled with writing and art. Students will write dailyand explore various genres of writing with a focus on poetry. We'll help your young students develop their own voice, have fun with words and art,and use their imaginations. We'll explore the bookmaking process, and students will make their own poetry book: each book will be a uniqueproduct. At the end of the workshop, parents and family will be invited to hear students read their favorite pieces, and students will leave with theirself-made chapbook. Students may be asked to bring extra art materials. NOTE: This is not a "semester basis" class. It is set up for a 30 weekcommitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Tuesdays: 4 Tues: Sept. 6-27; 4 Tues: Oct. 4-25; 5 Tues: Nov. 1-29; 1 Tues: Dec. 6; 4 Tues: Jan. 10-31; 4 Tues: Feb. 7-28; 3 Tues: Mar. 7-28; 4 Tues: Apr. 4-25; 1 Tues: May 2)


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Mandarin Chinese ChoirTues 3:30-4:30


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In China, it is required that children sing in a Mandarin Chinese choir. In that spirit, we would like to encourage all students at MCLIMS to register forthis class. It will be taught by Yan Shen who accompanied the Gang Zhou Children Palace choir from 2000-2010. Repertoire will include popularChinese children’s and holiday songs (including Christmas repertoire) for soprano, alto and tenor voices. To join this class, you must be enrolled in aVoice Lesson offered on Monday.


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Mandarin Chinese Tutoring Program/1Tu/Th

3:30-4:30

Our mission is to provide immersion language acquisition programs for children in a fun and nurturing environment that fosters multiculturalism. Allour teachers are native Mandarin Chinese speakers with a minimum education of a bachelors’ degree and with experience working with children.Our founder started her first language school in Mexico City 20 years ago and has extensive experience and knowledge of teaching languages tochildren.

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Our Mandarin Chinese native-speaker teachers will focus on Mandarin Chinese language skills development. We will tutor students and preparethem for the Mandarin Chinese tests in February and April and help your child with Mandarin Chinese language and Math homework assignments.Our lessons will be developed around the Better Chinese curriculum used by MCLIMS and aligned with what your child is learning at school inMandarin Chinese. This class will meet 2 times a week.

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Mandarin Chinese Tutoring Program/2-5Tu/Th

3:30-4:30


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Mandarin Chinese Tutoring Program/KM/W 3:30-4:30


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Mandarin Chinese Tutoring Program/PKM/W 3:30-4:30


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Model Building/1st-3rdTues 4:35-5:35


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When it comes to developing both the creative and technical parts of a child’s mind, an option worth considering is building transportation models.Make a balloon rocket car, build a metal vintage vehicle, make a race car out of veggies… the options are endless. Working with small partsteaches kids to be detail-oriented and to be organized: we also heavily instill STEM into all of our lessons and projects. The best advantage of all isthat the finished pieces can be mounted on display, instilling a sense of accomplishment and pride in the child.


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Model Building/4th-6thTues 3:30-4:30


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When it comes to developing both the creative and technical parts of a child’s mind, an option worth considering is building transportation models.Make a balloon rocket car, build a metal vintage vehicle, make a race car out of veggies… the options are endless. Working with small partsteaches kids to be detail-oriented and to be organized: we also heavily instill STEM into all of our lessons and projects. The best advantage of all isthat the finished pieces can be mounted on display, instilling a sense of accomplishment and pride in the child.



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On the Stage (1st hour - 30 wks (09/08-05/11)

Thur 3:30-4:30


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This workshop teaches students how to write and perform original poetry and stories about the issues that are important to them. Award-winningperformance coaches and will help young writers explore current events, community and neighborhood, and their own truths. Our coaches assiststudents with developing tricks and techniques to make their words more powerful. Students will gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.Our coaches will focus on the importance of audience when performing, and how writing on paper takes on a different life when spoken on stage.At the end of the session, students will broadcast their messages to the world with a performance of their work. NOTE: This is not a "semesterbasis" class. It is set up for a 30 week commitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Thursdays: 4 Thur: Sept. 8-29; 4 Thur: Oct. 6-27; 3 Thur: Nov. 3-17 2 Thur: Dec. 1-8; 3 Thur: Jan. 12-26; 4 Thur: Feb. 2-23; 4 Thur: Mar. 2-30; 4 Thur: Apr. 6-27; 2Thur: May 4-11


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On the Stage (2nd hour - 30 wks (09/08-05/11)

Thur 4:35-5:35


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This workshop teaches students how to write and perform original poetry and stories about the issues that are important to them. Award-winningperformance coaches and will help young writers explore current events, community and neighborhood, and their own truths. Our coaches assiststudents with developing tricks and techniques to make their words more powerful. Students will gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.Our coaches will focus on the importance of audience when performing, and how writing on paper takes on a different life when spoken on stage.At the end of the session, students will broadcast their messages to the world with a performance of their work. NOTE: This is not a "semesterbasis" class. It is set up for a 30 week commitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Thursdays: 4 Thur: Sept. 8-29; 4 Thur: Oct. 6-27; 3 Thur: Nov. 3-17 2 Thur: Dec. 1-8; 3 Thur: Jan. 12-26; 4 Thur: Feb. 2-23; 4 Thur: Mar. 2-30; 4 Thur: Apr. 6-27; 2Thur: May 4-11


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Outdoor SportsThur 3:30-4:30


Teacher DescriptionIn this class a variety of outdoor sports such as Fun Flag Football, Softball/Baseball, Soccer and Basketball will be taught.Course Description

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Performance Events - WedWed 3:30-4:30

Oriental Arts Education Center is located in southwest Houston, near Beltway 8 and Richmond Ave. With only 5 minutes driving distance, OAEC iseasily accessible from major business districts and Chinatown. OAEC has its independent campus among Westchase office complex. Occupying3.3 acres, 17 classrooms, including a fully equipped computer room, piano room, drawing room, dance studio, conference room, indoor basketballcourt, outdoor soccer field. The multi-purpose rehearsal halls of 5000 square feet, available after the renovation and expansion, will be acomprehensive lighting sound auditorium to organize cultural exchange activities, such as concerts, dance rehearsals, exhibitions and seminars.hemission of Oriental Arts Education Center is to disseminate Chinese culture and promote cultural exchanges between East and West. It is theplatform for all who are dedicated to cultural arts to pass on the abundant heritage.。

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This class will focus on intense Dance, Chinese Language and Theater. This class is a semester in length and is required for anyone who signs up inPerformance Events Team.



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Performance Events TeamFri 3:30-4:30


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You must have participated in Prior Semester Performance Events Class. This program includes intense practice and preparation towardsperforming in a variety of Houston Events. In addition, 2-4 students from this team demonstrating serious interest in the class will be selected asdelegates for a Trip to China that is partially funded and sponsored by the Chinese Government. NOTE: The 2-4 outstanding students who areselected to participate in the OAEC 2015 Chinese Cultural delegation trip will travel to China in Summer 2016 (dates to be announed in the Spring.).Highlights include school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. Experience China first hand and marvel at the rich traditional cultureset against stunning modern development.Cost to delegates: This trip is sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, which includes all boarding and localtransportation cost. Participants are responsible for the following costs: International round-trip air tickets, International travel insurance USpassport, VISA & application fees


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Piano (Private) @ F3:30Fri 3:30-4:00

Upscale Music Studio is lead by Linda Singer, classically-trained pianist who has studied piano for twenty-five years. She performed for formerPresident George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State James Baker III, as a pianist at the Houston Club. In the summer of 2015 she performedin the Interharmony International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy. In the summer of 2014, she sang with the Christ United Methodist Church of SugarLand Festival Choir at the Sing Mit Festival in Vienna, Austria and also in Budapest and Prague. She also sang with that choir in Carnegie Hall inNew York City. She currently studies piano with Julliard graduate Dr. Ilgin Aka and has previously studied with professors at the Shepherd School ofMusic and the Moores School of Music in Houston, Texas. All studio instructors are accomplished musicians and have extensive training andexperience in teaching.

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Students will learn how to play piano to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play pieces personally selected forthem in one or a combination of the following genres: classical; Broadway, movie and TV tunes; jazz, rags & blues; children’s songs; holiday andother popular music. More importantly, students will be engaged in learning a love and appreciation for music that could last a lifetime. Some theoryinstruction will be included in the lesson. Practice and an instrument at home is required. There will be a recital at the completion of each semester.


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Upscale Music Studio is lead by Linda Singer, classically-trained pianist who has studied piano for twenty-five years. She performed for formerPresident George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State James Baker III, as a pianist at the Houston Club. In the summer of 2015 she performedin the Interharmony International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy. In the summer of 2014, she sang with the Christ United Methodist Church of SugarLand Festival Choir at the Sing Mit Festival in Vienna, Austria and also in Budapest and Prague. She also sang with that choir in Carnegie Hall inNew York City. She currently studies piano with Julliard graduate Dr. Ilgin Aka and has previously studied with professors at the Shepherd School ofMusic and the Moores School of Music in Houston, Texas. All studio instructors are accomplished musicians and have extensive training andexperience in teaching.

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Piano (Private) @ Th3:30Thur 3:30-4:00

Upscale Music Studio is lead by Linda Singer, classically-trained pianist who has studied piano for twenty-five years. She performed for formerPresident George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State James Baker III, as a pianist at the Houston Club. In the summer of 2015 sheperformed in the Interharmony International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy. In the summer of 2014, she sang with the Christ United MethodistChurch of Sugar Land Festival Choir at the Sing Mit Festival in Vienna, Austria and also in Budapest and Prague. She also sang with that choir inCarnegie Hall in New York City. She currently studies piano with Julliard graduate Dr. Ilgin Aka and has previously studied with professors at theShepherd School of Music and the Moores School of Music in Houston, Texas. All studio instructors are accomplished musicians and haveextensive training and experience in teaching.

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Students will learn how to play piano to the best of their ability. They will have a customized lesson plan and play pieces personally selected for themin one or a combination of the following genres: classical; Broadway, movie and TV tunes; jazz, rags & blues; children’s songs; holiday and otherpopular music. More importantly, students will be engaged in learning a love and appreciation for music that could last a lifetime. Some theoryinstruction will be included in the lesson. Practice and an instrument at home is required. There will be a recital at the completion of each semester.


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Piano A (Private) @ Tu3:30Tues 3:30-4:00


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Piano B (Private) @ Tu4:40Tues 4:40-5:10


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Piano B (Private) @ Tu5:15Tues 5:15-5:45


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Pre MLP (Chinese Native Speaker/Tues)Tues 3:30-4:30


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MCLIMS will establish the Program of Ma Liping Chinese Curriculum (short for MLP Program) for the school year 2015-2016 school years for nativespeakers. Dr. Liping Ma Chinese Language Curriculum was specially designed for native speakers who already understand the spoken Chineseand wish to learn it as a heritage language. The curriculum includes a complete set of multi-media format homework in each lesson, completelyfocuses on the skills required, with a fun game of text ‘spelling’, and is loved by all children. Dr. Ma believes that for children who already speakthe language, the purpose of learning pinyin is not for studying characters or learning to speak but for using Chinese dictionary or Chinese wordprocessor as well as guiding the student to be independent at a higher level.To prepare for this, Pre MLP will be offered beginning this school year for the student to study their Chinese Language studies at a higher levelindependently. First Semester Students will study Level 1. Semesters following, children will advance to Levels 2, 3, 4 etc. each semester.



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Pre MLP (Chinese Native Speaker/Wed)Wed 3:30-4:30


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Pre MLP 2(Chinese Native Speaker/Th)Thur 3:30-4:30


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Sculpture & Ceramics/4-6Mon 4:35-5:35

City ArtWorks engages trained art instructors to teach their Clay Pottery class. The hands-on lessons are structured to achieve a creative goal in afun environment. City ArtWorks is a nonprofit arts education organization based in Houston since 1982. Their programs serve approximately 50elementary and middle schools in five school districts in the greater Houston area.

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Explore a wide range of materials and tools for creating sculpture. Construct with wire, clay, assemblage and much more. Basic sculpting skills andconcepts will be introduced allowing students to create many 3-D wonders during the semester.


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Sculpture & Ceramics/K-3Mon 3:30-4:30


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Sculpture & Ceramics/PK-KFri 3:30-4:30


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Shaolin Kung Fu for the Beginner***Fri 4:35-5:35

Houston Shaolin Kung Fu has been in business since 1998. Our Master (and owner ) has been teaching for over 20 years in the Marital Arts. Heis from Shaolin Temple in China, 32nd generation Shaolin Monk ((Kung Fu). This class is directed for the students with no experience in Kung FuInstruction and will be taught by Mr. William Nisbett.

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This course will consist of warm up, coordination exercises, conditioning, basic forms in Kung Fu, basics of self defense. This class is directed onlyfor the students who have completed Kung Fu in the previous school year.

Information regarding the ordering & costs of proper attire will be provided via your child with an order form for shirt, pants and shoes for a cost of$60.00 by the 2nd class meet. These costs are not included in the Tuition. Payments are to be made to the order of: Houston Shaolin Fung Fu.Please look for details from your child. Thank you.


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Shaolin Kung Fu for the Intermediate***Fri 3:30-4:30

Houston Shaolin Kung Fu has been in business since 1998. Our Master (and owner ) has been teaching for over 20 years in the Marital Arts. Heis from Shaolin Temple in China, 32nd generation Shaolin Monk ((Kung Fu). This class is directed for the students with no experience in Kung FuInstruction and will be taught by Mr. William Nisbett.

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This course will consist of warm up, coordination exercises, conditioning, basic forms in Kung Fu, basics of self defense. This class is directed onlyfor the students who have completed Kung Fu in the previous school year.

Information regarding the ordering & costs of proper attire will be provided via your child with an order form for shirt, pants and shoes for a cost of$60.00 by the 2nd class meet. These costs are not included in the Tuition. Payments are to be made to the order of: Houston Shaolin Fung Fu.Please look for details from your child. Thank you.


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Soccer Clinics/Footskills 2-3Wed 3:30-4:30

Mini Star's focus is on developing skills directed toward the sport/fitness class they are engaging in. The challenge and excitement of playinggames keeps the learning fun. As they are having fun, the students are introduced to the rules of the sport/fitness class they are engaged in.

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This class teaches the students the game of soccer and gives them an understanding of the rules. It helps them develop fundamental skills neededin the game as well as adding a good form of exercise to their day. Technique is emphasized more as the student learns to master more difficultmaneuvers. The challenge and excitement of the games keeps learning fun! Soccer will help the students better their foot skills, balance,coordination, agility, and most importantly, their team work skills. Main topics in Soccer Clinics (dribbling, passing, footskills, turning, shooting )confidence on the ball.


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Soccer Clinics/Footskills 4-6Wed 3:30-4:30


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Soccer Clinics/Footskills K-1Mon 4:35-5:35


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Soccer Clinics/Footskills PKMon 3:30-4:30


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Spanish for Life 1/2-6 New StudentsMon 3:30-4:30

Coloquia Language Arts is a Houston based company formed in early 2003. Our mission is to provide outstanding language training forcorporations, individuals and school programs, facilitating the interaction of cultures from all over the world. Coloquia’s instructors are multi-lingualand multi-cultural ensuring the students get exposed to cultural influences as well as the grammatical aspects of the language being taught. All ofour instructors are professionals who have undergone extensive training in the methods of teaching languages. Coloquia Language Arts alsomakes translations and interpretations for American and international companies, as well as individuals.

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This course is prepared for children who do not speak Spanish and also for those who speak Spanish at home but are not fluent or don’t want topractice with the family. Our program is based in the Texas Spanish program and we aim to prepared children to be successful in the SpanishSubject in middle school. Children who are enrolled in this program should know they need to work hard during classes because they are going tobe learning Spanish, not only for school, but for the rest of their lives. This course approach is conversational from the beginning. We will cover awide range of vocabulary and we will teach them how to study it; sprinkled with basic grammar and we will gradually take your child to aconversational stage. Your child will learn to communicate in the Spanish language through dialogues, reading, listening, writing, rhymes, games,songs, stories and more. Club Español is so much fun your child will really enjoy learning the language.


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Spanish for Life 1/K-1 New StudentsMon 4:35-5:35


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In this course your child will learn to love the Spanish language and to understand the need of it in the American society. Your child will learn tocommunicate in the Spanish language through dialogues, reading, listening, writing, rhymes, games, songs, crafts, stories and more. In this firstformal Spanish language course, your child will enjoy learning vocabulary and practicing conversations with the teacher and between students. Wewill play and learn about greetings, courtesy words, personal information, school things, colors, numbers, notions like up-down, inside-outside, etc,days of the week, weather, family, face and body parts, food, likes and dislikes and more.Spanish for Life 1 is so much fun your child will really enjoy this first step in learning the language.



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Spanish for Life II/K-2 - Former StudentsMon 3:30-4:30


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This course is for students who have completed the Spanish Spring 2016 semester, have studied Spanish before, and/or speak Spanish at home.This course is a continuation of last year beginners course. Children will be encouraged to use the acquired vocabulary in dialogues and morecomplex. Children who are enrolled in this program should know they need to work hard during classes because they are going to be learningSpanish for the rest of their lives. This course approach is conversational from the beginning. We will cover a wide range of vocabulary sprinkledwith basic grammar and we will gradually take your child to a conversational stage. Spanish for Life 2 is so much fun your child will enjoy everystep in learning the language and understanding the culture passing through a range of cultural situations, definitely a great class.


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Story Book IllustrationThur 3:30-4:30


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This class brings together the best of each child's story creation and illustration skills. Students are taught a variety of structures in story writingsupported by illustrations to match their plot. This is a very interactive class as our students bring an abundance of ideas to each class. It is awonderful form for expression. All storybook pages will be compiled into a book format and returned to the students at the end of the semester. Wewill have a story reading session mid-semester which will allow all the students to show case their stories with their peers and parents.


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Storybook Science 2-3Fri 4:35-5:35

STEMology Mobile Science Lab created Storybook Science to provide students with a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on scienceexploration though the integration of science and literacy. The Storybook Science program currently participates in after school programs in HISDand Fort Bend ISD.

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Storybook Science connects literacy and art with science concepts. Each week students will read a different story to explore science ideas thenconduct a short hands-on science experiment to explore the scientific elements of each story! In addition, students will have the opportunity toexpress their creativity with a make it take it arts and craft project related to the science concept. A few of the lessons this semester include: JustDucks (exploring structural adaptation of ducks), The Very Hungry Caterpillar (life cycle), Sounds All Around (sound energy), and Who Sank theBoat ? (sink and float).


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Storybook Science K-1Fri 3:30-4:30

STEMology Mobile Science Lab created Storybook Science to provide students with a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on science explorationthough the integration of science and literacy. The Storybook Science program currently participates in after school programs in HISD and Fort BendISD.

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Storybook Science connects literacy and art with science concepts. Each week students will read a different story to explore science ideas thenconduct a short hands-on science experiment to explore the scientific elements of each story! In addition, students will have the opportunity toexpress their creativity with a make it take it arts and craft project related to the science concept. A few of the lessons this semester include: JustDucks (exploring structural adaptation of ducks), The Very Hungry Caterpillar (life cycle), Sounds All Around (sound energy), and Who Sank theBoat ? (sink and float).


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Tennis/3rd-6thFri 4:35-5:35


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This class is designed to teach the students the game of tennis and gives them an understanding of the rules. It helps them further developfundamental skills needed in the game as well as adding a good form of exercise to their day. Technique and style is emphasized as the studentlearns to challenge and compete on the court, which keeps the learning fun! This game will develop their foot skills, balance, coordination, andagility. This class is open to anyone interested in learning this sport.



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Tennis/K-2Fri 3:30-4:30


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This class is designed to teach the students the game of tennis and gives them an understanding of the rules. It helps them further developfundamental skills needed in the game as well as adding a good form of exercise to their day. Technique and style is emphasized as the studentlearns to challenge and compete on the court, which keeps the learning fun! This game will develop their foot skills, balance, coordination, andagility. This class is open to anyone interested in learning this sport.


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Track & FieldTues 3:30-4:30


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A class where kids can get away and enjoy an hour of fun! Children will learn to jump hurdles, participate in relay races, and try the long jump, shotput and javelin throw. Class will always begin with warm ups and end with warm downs. Stretching, strength-conditioning and running workouts willbe included.


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Video Game Creations=The Platform Style Game

Fri 3:30-4:30

Active Learning has developed its' own custom instruction curriculum to teach Kodu using experienced trained instructors who love to make learningfun. Our staff is carefully selected both for their technical ability and to their ability to teach the programming in a fun, entertaining and interesting way.

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A new class featuring Kodu software where children build their very own video games. No prior experiences required. Children will learn to createtheir characters, enemies, health, scoring, music and all of the features of popular games using Kodu by Microsoft.


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Voice (Private) @ Tu3:30

Tues 3:30-4:00

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In this class, the ultimate goal is to give students performance opportunities. For this to happen, students must feel confident. Therefore, the stepswe will take for students to feel confident in their singing, is by the instructor setting up the classes as follows: Students will be taught warm up &breathing techniques, allow for practicing long glissando (sirens), ear-training so they can match their pitch with piano notes, teach scales andintervals, work on vowels, tone and open throat techniques.


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VolleyballTues 4:35-5:35


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Introduction to the fundamental skills and strategies of organized volleyball. Volleyball requires development of the following individual skills:forearm pass, set, spike, block, dig, and serve. In addition, students will gain an understanding of elementary team strategies. Students will learn topractice effective communication with teammates.



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Wired Words (1st hour - 30 wks (09/07-05/17)

Wed 3:30-4:30


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These young writers will come together in a writing club to write stories, essays, poems, and plays with daily exercises that teach literarytechniques, extend vocabulary, and encourage creative expression. Students will write, edit, and revise original writing that is shared throughvarious avenues for digital expression that can include blogs, public service announcements,video poems, interviews, presentations on a topic, andstorytelling. Students will learn the importance of writing for an audience and the best way to use various online web platforms. The instructor willhelp students translate their stories, essays, films, and poetry into digital form. No prior experience with technology is necessary. NOTE: This is nota "semester basis" class. It is set up for a 30 week commitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Wednesdays: 4Wed: Sept. 7-28; 3 Wed: Oct. 5-26; 4 Wed: Nov. 2-30; 1 Wed Dec. 7; 3 Wed: Jan. 11-25; 4 Wed: Feb. 1-22; 4 Wed: Mar. 1-29; 4 Wed:Apr. 5-26; 3 Wed: May 3-17)


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Wired Words (2nd hour - 30 wks (09/07-05/17)

Wed 4:35-5:35


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These young writers will come together in a writing club to write stories, essays, poems, and plays with daily exercises that teach literarytechniques, extend vocabulary, and encourage creative expression. Students will write, edit, and revise original writing that is shared throughvarious avenues for digital expression that can include blogs, public service announcements,video poems, interviews, presentations on a topic, andstorytelling. Students will learn the importance of writing for an audience and the best way to use various online web platforms. The instructor willhelp students translate their stories, essays, films, and poetry into digital form. No prior experience with technology is necessary. NOTE: This is nota "semester basis" class. It is set up for a 30 week commitment. No refunds or prorations. This class will be held on the following Wednesdays: 4Wed: Sept. 7-28; 3 Wed: Oct. 5-26; 4 Wed: Nov. 2-30; 1 Wed Dec. 7; 3 Wed: Jan. 11-25; 4 Wed: Feb. 1-22; 4 Wed: Mar. 1-29; 4 Wed:Apr. 5-26; 3 Wed: May 3-17)


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Yoga for KidsWed 3:30-4:30


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Yoga for children is full of very fun lessons integrating a mix of yoga poses (Asanas), games and improvisation where the goals are:! to have a positive effect on the academic achievement, general health, personal attributes, and relationships of students.! that each class is accompanied by other elements such as music and games.! to learn techniques for self-health, relaxation, and inner fulfillment. Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness.! to enhances flexibility, strength and coordination. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and breath awareness improves.! to use improvisation, animal adaptations, story telling and visualizations for a more fun and dynamic lesson.! to think of our self as a facilitator rather than a teacher.! to have fun, feel good and remember to enjoy the moment.



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