This year we have included this section dedicated to classes designed for elementary aged students.  We hope this makes your decision process easier.

Elementary Classes 2026 – 27

Grades: 2 – 6

Cost: $100 PER SEMESTER

Class Description:

 Geography

 Engineering

 Creativity

 Socializing

Enrollment:

• Call EIE Resource Center  (626) 821-0025
• Visit the class for a free session.

Appropriate for grades K-8.  Older music lovers are welcome! Younger children are welcome with a parent.

 Traditional American songs, which include folk songs from around the world, were once known by every schoolchild.  Although they are foundational to an understanding of American literature, culture and history, our public schools dropped almost all of them in the 1970s, along with the fun and historical understanding they include.

In this class we will learn traditional songs from American history and the history/stories behind them.  We will do a lot of singing, clapping and moving with great music while learning about American History.   Carolyn majored in Music History and has been a song leader for several decades.  End your week with music, fun and history!

COST:  FREE

Call Carolyn at EIE 626-821-0025

Did you know that Geography is everything?  It covers places, landforms, history, cultures, music, languages, religions, astronomy and even math?

Learn every state and country in the world and lots of important information about them through games!  We will play a variety of games every week from Carolyn’s vast collection of geography card and board games and the National Geographic Geography Bee.

Note:  This class can count for High School Credit; ask Carolyn for information.

COST:  $75.00 per family per semester

• Yes, the cost is per family, not student.  We feel this would be a great family style class for High school and older.  Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend at no additional cost.

AGE TARGET:  High school and older.

OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!  Call Carolyn at EIE 626-821-0025

Cost:                          $230 per semester (all materials included)                                                        $

Age appropriate:   7 – 10 and for grades 2 – 5

Description:            This class will explore fun and creative ways to use different art mediums. This class is part art instructional and part DYI. The students will be introduced to different mediums and use them to create something unique and purposeful. Students will gain basic knowledge of art and art forms while progressing at their own rate and releasing their creativity. Some of the mediums to explore will be tempera, watercolor, tissue paper, clay, wax paper, chalk, and graphite. Some of the creations will consist of stain glass, popsicle sticks, foam, glass magnets, recyclables, origami, and much more.  The fun will be elevated with category contests and displays  if enough students participate.

Contact:        Cindra Barnes for information and questions at:

 schoolhouseofthegroves@yahoo.com or TEXT attention SHG 909-993-2203

NOTES           Class size limited

 We do not accept Charter funds at this time

Session Starts:       Friday September 11

Cost:                          $230 per semester (all materials included)                                                        $

Age appropriate:   7 – 10 and for grades 2 – 5

Description:            This class will explore fun and creative ways to use different art mediums. This class is part art instructional and part DYI. The students will be introduced to different mediums and use them to create something unique and purposeful. Students will gain basic knowledge of art and art forms while progressing at their own rate and releasing their creativity. Some of the mediums to explore will be tempera, watercolor, tissue paper, clay, wax paper, chalk, and graphite. Some of the creations will consist of stain glass, popsicle sticks, foam, glass magnets, recyclables, origami, and much more.  The fun will be elevated with category contests and displays  if enough students participate.

Contact:        Cindra Barnes for information and questions at:

                        schoolhouseofthegroves@yahoo.com or TEXT attention SHG 909-993-2203

NOTES           Class size limited

                        We do not accept Charter funds at this time

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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Shipwrecked on a remote island, 1st-5th graders explore their exotic surroundings, scavenge for supplies, tame the wilderness, form a rescue plan, and band together for survival through perilous adventures — all the while journaling their epic story.

 Your weekly explorations will serve as the journal prompt or inspiration for your creative writing assignments.

“The eerie howling sound seemed to be coming from…”

“After tirelessly digging in the sand, it was a miracle that I found a…”

“Seeing that spectacular splash, I started to believe the mythical stories about…”

 Each student will be assigned special skills to contribute to the group’s success, and keep an inventory of valuable items they have salvaged or scrounged for in the search for more island resources.

 Some drawing, crafts, prize games, and other creative expressions will also be incorporated throughout the year to fit our Island theme. Mini lessons on writing techniques, literary devices, and poetry will be explored, while maintaining the goal of this class: to motivate students to put pen to paper with enthusiasm!  Journal writing is done during class time, and writing expectations can be varied to adapt to different learning levels and abilities.

 How will you survive this harrowing story? Will your party ever be rescued? Join the adventure!

 REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

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

TARGET: Grades 3-6

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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In this class, students can mastermind, invent, develop, and design their very own nation and culture.  Micronations are imaginary countries that have many of the same things as real ones: laws, customs, culture and history – even their own flags, coins, and stamps.

Step by step, using examples from real nations and other micronations, students will establish a government, a code of laws, currency, create a language and distinctive clothing, initiate unique holidays, and so much more.

Dynamic discussions and hands-on activities will explore:

• Government
• Political Systems
• Language
• National Symbols
• History
• Geology & Resources
• Physical Geography
• Economy
• Currency
• Citizenship
• Infrastructure:
• Transportation & Communication
• Cultural Identity:
• Food, Art, Music, Clothing, Pastimes, Holidays

Imagine…

• …an underwater nation where residents live in bio-domes, and use candy for money.
• …a rock n’ roll republic where music starts each day and the president looks like Elvis.
• …a kingdom whose citizens wear shades of purple, and travel by moose.
• …a gamer state where video game scores translate to real money in the bank.

REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

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

VENDOR: We Spark Learning

TARGET: Grades 4-7

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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Become a Jr. Detective as you dive into Sherlock Holmes inspired challenges, with thoughtful exploration, hands-on testing, problem solving, logic and deduction. You’ll  stretch your mind to test out-of-the-box solutions,  solve mysteries, flex your reasoning, boost your creativity, and harness the power of teamwork!

We will study a few of Sherlock’s famous cases together and he will inspire every lesson that will include:

•         Perplexing Puzzles
•         Detective Mysteries
•         S.T.E.M. Challenges (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
•         Brain Games
•         And more!

Who is Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  This famous character is known for his amazing powers of observation and superior logical reasoning that helps him solve the most difficult and unusual cases.

REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

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

TARGET: Grades 5-8

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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Become the hero in a classroom R.P.G. (role-playing game that ventures through the Mushroom Kingdom. Adventurers will record key decisions in your adventure log, and leave it to the roll of the dice to determine your fate!  In this class you’ll be inspired by video game adventures, as you and your classmates take on a quest to rescue Princess Peach being held captive by Bowser, as Mario and Luigi are unable to come to her aid.

You and your classroom players will make team decisions for each of the 12 stages of The Hero’s Journey, write about some of your key choices, as you roll dice to determine the outcome of each challenge.

The Hero’s Journey is a literary theory popularized by American writer and professor Joseph Campbell, that identifies the framework of stories and legends across cultures. 

Experience the Hero’s Journey:

1.In the Ordinary World

2. The Call to Adventure
3. The Refusal of the Call
4. Meeting the Mentor
5. Crossing the threshold
6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies
7. The Approach
8. The Ordeal
9. The Reward
10. The Road back

• 11 The Resurrection

12. Return with the Elixir

Once the grand campaign is ended, you’ll have several weeks in our second semester, to craft and write your own epic action adventure story using the The Hero’s Journey you’ve just mastered as your guide.

REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

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

THE FOLLOWING CLASS BY ANI JANBAZIAN IS DESIGNED

FOR GRADES 7 – 12!

TARGET: Grades 8 – 12

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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Students 8th-12th grade take a look at Modern American History and the defining moments of pop culture, film, media, broadcasting and television through the 20th Century.

This class will explore the collective memories of a nation, captured through decades of film, music, television, radio and broadcasting. Discussion and summaries of these memorable moments will be accompanied by video or audio clips. Students will need to access Google Classroom for assignments, and grades will be provided for transcripts.

We will explore movies and actors that brought amazing stories to life, iconic episodes of shows that made us laugh and cry, music and the talent that touched our hearts or rocked our world, and the shocking news broadcasts that marked history.

 REMEMBERING THE MOMENT…

• When Michael Jackson’s zombie dancing video made Thriller the best selling album of all time.
• When a man-eating shark strikes fear into millions, with just two haunting musical notes in Jaws.
• When Dorothy clicks her technicolor heels in Oz saying “There’s no place like home”.
• When the world watched as Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon.
• When Elvis Presley shocked T.V. audiences with his performance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
• When a televised white Bronco car chase captivated the nation.
• When Aretha inspired generations with R-E-S-P-E-C-T and so much more.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS

This class is recommended to students no lower than 8th grade, partially due to some of the discussion of harrowing news events, discussion of film content and the biographical stories about Hollywood and music stars that as you might expect can include themes of violence, drug use, death, etc.  There is no way to cover the subject of iconic films in modern times, without discussing the impact of certain significant  “R” rated movies that made their mark on pop culture and the world (Godfather, Schindler’s List, Matrix etc) However, please know that any clips shown to students will either be of critics discussing the film’s impact, or short clips that will NOT include segments with content that would have contributed to earning it’s “R” rating.

REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

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

SCIENCE-2-U ELEMENTARY CLASSES

“Charter Students: Please discuss grade-level requirements for each class with your charter before registration.”

2026 – 27 CLASS SCHEDULE

All classes are on Monday 

11:00 – 12:00

or

12:30 – 1:30 

Grades 1-6 two-semester course

Cost of Class: $400 per semester

The subject of study changes monthly with a mix of physical and life science courses. The order of subjects will vary per location. These are not offered as individual sessions but as two-semester courses. 

NO CLASSES ON OCTOBER 12

NO CLASSES ON DECEMBER 21, 28

NO CLASSES MARCH 22 & 29  SPRING BREAK

Cost:     $177.00      

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