CONTACT:

• Sheree Haley
• sh4schl@gmail.com
• (818) 395-8241 (preferred times to call: 12 pm-5 pm)

COST:

• $100 Per month, to be paid at the beginning of each month.
• Students accepted all year.
• Non-charter

Bring your craziest, funniest, wildest ideas and have FUN learning Adobe Photoshop!
Create yourself as your favorite Super Hero or Video Game Character, walk with Dinosaurs in your house, swim with mermaids and whales, make zebras fly through the sky, create a piece for your art portfolio and more.

Whatever you want to imagine, you can create!  Learn how to manipulate and color images, retouch photos, work with your drawings and artwork, and learn how to combine many photos together to create amazing photo composites. No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required.

This class will help to give you Creative Problem Solving skills which are so important in ANY industry today, not only in the arts. No matter what field you choose as your career, every company actively looks to hire people who can creatively problem solve.

Materials Required:

• Adobe Photoshop on your laptop. (Adobe has student/teacher discounts as low as $9.99 per month).  Latest version recommended but not required. Older versions are OK.
• A smart phone or camera is helpful but optional.$100 Per month, to be paid at the beginning of each month
  Students accepted all year
  Non-charter

BIO
Sheree Haley is an Art Director, Graphic Designer, Portfolio Consultant and College Professor.  She has extensive background designing projects in a wide variety of fields including entertainment, corporate and everything in between. Creative problem solving, concept design and color are her areas of expertise and passion.  Some of Sheree’’s clients have included Warner Bros. Film, Elektra Records, Paramount Pictures, Polaroid, Unfold Games, WEA (Warner/Elektra/Atlantic) Corporation, Rendezvous Films, the Senior Staff of the White House, Levi Strauss & Company, Thrifty Corporation, The City of Burbank and Los Angeles Children’s Chorus.

As a College and University Professor, Sheree has taught classes in Portfolio Development, Brand Identity, Senior Thesis, Typography, Design Studio and Information Design. She has also taught design courses at the high school level, including Photography. She has been a guest lecturer at UCLA, Pepperdine University, Pasadena City College, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) and Event Planners Association.

As a Portfolio Consultant, Sheree uses her many years as an Art Director to work closely with students and other aspiring artists who need help creating, choosing, refining and assembling their portfolios for art college admission and for professional opportunities. Sheree feels that it is a complete joy to work with clients, students and designers. Working together is a privilege and a constant source of inspiration.

TARGET: Grades 2-6

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 14 week semesters – classes begin Sept 18, 2019)

COST PER SEMESTER (ALL materials provided):

$250 for private pay homeschool families.

$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson,  Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Valiant Prep and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don’t see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

 What made Mozart a musical prodigy?

How did Marie Curie’s development of X-ray’s change medicine forever?

Why is Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa one of the most famous painting of all time?

How many lives did Harriet Tubman’s protect through the Underground Railroad?

How did the Wright Brothers’ success impact transportation and global travel?

 Journey through the life and legacies of some of histories most notable people, with video episode-inspired, discussion and hands-on explorations.  Meet the scientists and inventors who changed how we live through their innovation, technology and contributions to medicine.  Wonder at the creative genius of some of the worlds most talented musicians, artists and writers. Learn about formidable leaders and patriots that fought for their people, their freedom or a new way of thinking.  Follow the adventures of explorers who charted the earth, and made history with their discoveries.

 Inspired by video cartoon biography series’ World Ahoy , Now You Know About , and Sung History and more,  classes will include:

• video comprehension guides
• weekly hands-on creative activities
• biography timeline

 Tuition includes all materials necessary for class, including a folder/binder, writing implements, school supplies, craft projects, art materials, incentive prizes and goodies for classroom rewards or celebrations.

 REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2019 visit the registration page at WeSparkLearning.com.  Open Enrollment continues until classes are full.

Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

TARGET: Grades 2-6

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 14 week semesters – classes begin Sept 18, 2019)

COST PER SEMESTER  (ALL materials provided):

$250 for private pay homeschool families.

$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson,  Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Valiant Prep and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don’t see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

 Master Criminal Nina Pasadena is at it again!  This time she is determined to capture America’s amazing landmarks to declare this nation the “United States of Nina Pasadena”

 Join the Acme Detective Agency on the state-by-state hunt for super spy mastermind, Nina Pasadena.   This time she is using puzzles, secret messages, invisible ink, locked cases, combination codes, and more to communicate with her henchmen about their missions.  The henchmen will be under cover, disguising themselves as famous people from each state.  If we identify and capture them, we can intercept their messages and decode their plans for the next targeted landmark!

 Our investigations will include state nicknames, flags, symbols, major cities, significant sites, historical information and more.  We will use books, atlases, encyclopedia, maps and other research materials to stop Nina in her tracks!

 Agents will also be responsible for an Agent Special Assignment (aka- a short research paper, and drawing task to work on at home) about a specific state that is a suspected henchman hide-out. Agents will present their Special Assignment in front of the Acme team (oral presentation).

 Will we catch Nina Pasadena?  Join us on this Geography Adventure!

 PLEASE NOTE: If you took the World version of this class last year, this class uses the same theme, but features new criminals, and is structured differently so that the cases unfold in a fresh new way for our national adventures!

 REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2019 visit the registration page at WeSparkLearning.com.  Open Enrollment continues until classes are full.

Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

TARGET: Grades 3-7

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 14 week semesters beginning Sept 18, 2019)

COST PER SEMESTER  (ALL materials provided):

$250 for private pay homeschool families.

$275 for iLead, Epic, Aveson,  Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit, Valiant Prep and Excel Academy Charter students. If you don’t see your school listed, please contact us at WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com so we can apply to become a vendor for you.

As a classroom entrepreneur you will plan and create your own pizzeria and take care of it’s daily operations, learning dozens of practical concepts related to your new venture along the way.

What will the week’s assignment be: Designing and naming your restaurant? Planning the Grand Opening? Calculating profit? Scripting a commercial? Making a brochure? Conducting an employee job interview?

In the exciting world of business, there is so much you can learn:

• Writing a Simple Business Plan
• Basic Economics
• Money Matters
• Math
• Problem Solving
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Management
• Nutrition
• and Design.

You will dream up weekly pizza specials to test the market as you look for successful dishes to grow your permanent menu. Will your new recipe be a hit? Find out the following week, through a Consumer Report showing customer sales and reviews.  We will track the collective profits of all class Pizzerias to earn real prizes throughout the year.

In Semester #2, you will have one special project to complete at home,  followed by a chance to present it in front of your fellow “business owners”.  We will finish our year with a real-life Pizza Party to celebrate how well you Build-a-Biz!

Tuition includes all materials necessary for class, including a folder/binder, writing implements, school supplies, design materials, incentive prizes and goodies for classroom rewards or celebrations.

REGISTRATION: Beginning May 1, 2019 visit the registration page at WeSparkLearning.com.  Open Enrollment continues until classes are full.

Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

Inspired by this class, we are excited to share how a Build-A-Biz graduate has started her own business selling beautiful handmade paper gifts – check out www.ChillinQuillin.weebly.com

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc5mmNBkEwY to watch a student’s extra credit pizza commercial!

CONTACT:  

Edward Li  

(626) 578-5390

info@barnabasrobotics.com

www.barnabasrobotics.com

WHY STEM?

As parents and educators, why should we care about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)?   Science explores the physical world around us.  Math explores the world through numbers and equations.  Engineering uses math and science to solve real-world problems.  Technology is the use of engineering to generate a good or service for the purpose of serving others.  By combining S.T.E.M. education with the proper worldview, we are preparing our youth to develop products and services that can change the world.

SPRING 2020 SEMESTER CLASSES

AGES: 8-16

PREREQUISITES:  Completion of level 1 or 12 years old.

TUITION:   $290 (or $265 for out-of-pocket payment)  – 12 weeks, materials included.

(Accepted Charters:  California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Epic Charter School, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oak, National University Academy, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com

TO ENROLL: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

DESCRIPTION: 

Barnabas Robotics’ “Diving Into Hardware” course focuses on how everyday electronics work.  In this class, our student inventors will take a deeper dive into hardware engineering by experimenting with buttons, displays, switches, and more!  They will also learn text-based coding on the Arduino coding platform to bring their electronic creations to life. Class sizes are limited to 10 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction. Students will be able to take their inventions home at the end of the course.  For ages 12+.  

PREREQUISITES:  Completion of Level 1 (or ages 12+)

TUITION:   $275 (or $250 for out-of-pocket payment)  – 12 weeks, materials included.

(Accepted Charters:  California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Epic Charter School, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oak, National University Academy, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com

TO ENROLL: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

DESCRIPTION: 

This is our companion class to our Python Programming class introduces students to  the Python programming language. In this class, students will learn programming design skills to incorporate into a simple game. The key coding concepts covered in this class include variables, loops, conditionals, and interrupts. Students should be comfortable typing on a standard computer keyboard prior to enrolling, as this class involves text-based coding. New and current students are welcomed!

AGES: 12+

PREREQUISITES:  None

TUITION:   $275 (or $250 for out-of-pocket payment)  – 12 weeks, materials included.

(Accepted Charters:  California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Epic Charter School, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oak, National University Academy, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com

TO ENROLL: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

• 
  Victoria Lin
• 626.344.9230
• info@barnabasrobotics.com
• www.barnabasrobotics.com

THEATER ARTS

COST: 

• $125 per month private funds
• $150 with charter funds made out to Home School Coaches 

So…Whatever you’re thinking an acting class for kids and teens is, you will be happily surprised!  This acting class, taught by professional casting director and set coach of over 15,000 kids and teens, Chris Gilmore.  It is much more than just a class where students learn how to act professionally on camera for movies, television and commercials.

The added benefits of this incredible series of classes are:  It builds the student’s self esteem and self image.  It teaches discipline and focus as well as teaching students to use their creativity and imagination.  It empowers the students to be able to speak in front of a group with great confidence and improves memorization, improvisation and even helps develop a sense of humor.

From start to finish all students will learn the art of comedy, drama, two-party scene study, cold-reading, monologue technique, comedy improvisation as applied to on-camera film and television performances as well as commercial techniques.  Every month is a different acting theme.  This course is the Real Thing, and if acting professionally is the goal, students will receive all the skills necessary to pursue a professional acting career while having fun learning them.

LITTLE STARS CLASS

• This class is designed for the younger 5 – 9 year old children.
• Primary goal is to discover the child’s talent and introduce the concepts of creatity and imagination.
• Introduce child to cold reading skills and improve vocabulary to build communication skills.
• Improvisation to develope their on the spot problem solving and communication confidence.
• Teach discipline and focus.
• Works on a goal and reward system allowing the child to experience an instant gratification experience.
• Ideal class to work on communication skills including eye contact and body language.

BEGINNING ACTING CLASS

This class is highly suggested for kids 9 years old through 18.

• Assorted acting skills including comedy improv, method acting, on camera scene study, and much more.
• A  class which encourages the student to ask questions and learn the techniques of acting from the beginning steps on.
• A strong focus on building the student’s confidence in themselves and in letting go the fear of performing in front of others
• In this class, the teacher also evaluates the student’s learning style, confidence level, emotional needs, and develops a teaching plan for each individual student
• Great class for a trained actor who has developed bad acting habits and needs to relearn the skills from a new perspective. (such as a theatre-trained actor who needs to learn how to tone-down “theatre acting” and approach acting from a more organic and internal level.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ACTING CLASS

This class is highly suggested for teens

• A faster paced class where students are challenged to utilize their acting skills to the max, as they learn new and more advanced skills
• Many acting challenges are given which builds even more confidence
• Great class for trained actors who are looking to continue growing in the art of on camera acting and seriously considering a professional acting career.

THE ADDED BONUS:  At the end of every month, all parents will receive an on-line video of the students’ performances in class so you can watch their progress. (upon request)

CONTACT: 

• Chris Gilmore  (661) 600-7372
• http://www.creativekidsacting.com
• mail to:creativekidsacting@gmail.com

WOOD SHOP

TARGET GROUP: 12 and older
COST:   $25.00 per class, $40.00 for Mommy and Me! Plus material fees
CONTACT:  EiE  (626) 821-0025

Learn the real “Tricks of the Trade” with woodworking.  This course is designed for the young person (and parents) to become familiar with the wonderful world of wood.  You will first of all be introduced to all the concepts of safety and how to use hand tools as well as power tools.  The student will understand the differences of various woods and will start out with simple projects and evolve into designing your own projects.  The instructor is a seasoned professional as well as a former teacher teaching woodworking classes to students and adults.  He is very motivated to provide your child a great experience.  The class is held at his cabinet making business just two doors down from EIE.

CHESS

Cost:          $151.00  for each 12-week session per  student.  

Spring Session:  January 27 – April 13

Recommended   ages:   5  to    13   or   grades   K  to   8.

Open  to  beginners  and  advanced   students

Students  will learn to play the game of Chess and learn winning strategies.  They will become prepared for tournament  play which is organized  by  Coach  Jeff.  Tournament  play  is not required but is an added bonus.

Chess  is  a  wonderful  game that helps children develop mental discipline, analytical  skills, strategic  thinking, and  do  better academically.  Studies  have shown that   students   studying   Chess    demonstrated    a  marked   development   of  their  verbal    and math  aptitudes.  This  class  is  a great way for kids to have fun, improve  in  Chess, and  make  new  friends.

Added  bonus:   As  Coach  Jeff’s    program    is  in  twenty-one    elementary   schools   in   the  San  Gabriel   Valley,  Coach  Jeff organizes    three   tournaments   per  semester.

About  Coach  Jeff:   Jeff  Schwartz  has  played   tournament  chess    from  the  time  he  was  a  freshman   in  college.   Coach  Jeff  is a  Life  Member    of  the  United  States   Chess  Federation,  and  an  active  member  of  the  Arcadia  Chess   Club. Coach  Jeff  has taught  Chess   since   2007,   helping  hundreds   of   students  mature  in  the  world  of  Chess,  even  while  he   uses  an individualized  approach   for  each  student.

Contact:    chesscoachjeff@live.com or (626) 232-5466