Electives

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Allowing children to explore and play outdoors has been shown in many studies to build more confident, resilient, strong, and self aware kids. Nature Walk, led by Ms. Emily J., will introduce students to the natural world around us by taking a nature walk. We will meet in a different location around Houghton for each class to show the diverse landscape we are so lucky to live on. Each class will begin by gathering together to discuss what to expect on our hike, what safety measure we need to take, what the physical boundaries are of our hike, we will choose our hike leaders, and any other matters that need to be discussed before hitting the trail. Students will be expected to dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Students will refine their cooking skills, learning new techniques and gaining proficiency in the kitchen with Ms. Amanda. They will explore culinary additions from other cultures.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Students will learn the historical and cultural importance of the foods on our plate with Ms. Margaret. They will explore food science by learning the chemistry of our ingredients and experimenting in the kitchen. They will also learn how to plant an edible garden, learn sustainable farm design and observe permaculture.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Take Solo Life Skills for Semester 1 and Public Speaking for Semester 2: Public speaking. Two words that strike fear in most people’s minds. Let’s ease that fear for the next generation of world changers. Ms. Jessica provides a positive, supportive environment, and this class aims to get students comfortable speaking in front of groups. We will focus on clarity of speech, managing nerves, proper physical presentation, projection of voice, and how to plan an effective speech. Students will prepare and present various types of speeches, including autobiographical, informative, and persuasive. By the end of the class, each student will have gained confidence and skills in the world of public speaking.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Students will refine their cooking skills, learning new techniques and gaining proficiency in the kitchen with Ms. Amanda. They will explore culinary additions from other cultures.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Learn the basics of computers, such as proper keyboarding skills and how to use common software. Then build on these basics with some Lego Robotics projects, where students learn the basics of coding and program their robots.

Delve with Ms. Alison into the many facets of this remote National Park wilderness. Touching on geology, history, botany, zoology, and wilderness trip planning and execution, this course will culminate in a 3 day backpacking trip to Isle Royale for a first hand experience.

Students will learn the historical and cultural importance of the foods on our plate with Ms. Margaret. They will explore food science by learning the chemistry of our ingredients and experimenting in the kitchen. They will also learn how to plant an edible garden, learn sustainable farm design and observe permaculture.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Take Solo Life Skills for Semester 1 and Public Speaking for Semester 2: Public speaking. Two words that strike fear in most people’s minds. Let’s ease that fear for the next generation of world changers. Ms. Jessica provides a positive, supportive environment, and this class aims to get students comfortable speaking in front of groups. We will focus on clarity of speech, managing nerves, proper physical presentation, projection of voice, and how to plan an effective speech. Students will prepare and present various types of speeches, including autobiographical, informative, and persuasive. By the end of the class, each student will have gained confidence and skills in the world of public speaking.

Students will refine their cooking skills, learning new techniques and gaining proficiency in the kitchen with Ms. Amanda. They will explore culinary additions from other cultures.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Learn the basics of computers, such as proper keyboarding skills and how to use common software. Then build on these basics with some Lego Robotics projects, where students learn the basics of coding and program their robots.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Delve with Ms. Alison into the many facets of this remote National Park wilderness. Touching on geology, history, botany, zoology, and wilderness trip planning and execution, this course will culminate in a 3 day backpacking trip to Isle Royale for a first hand experience.

Sugar is an amazing chemical substance and can take so many forms. This is a focused culinary science class with cultural historical connections, led by Ms. Margaret. We will travel the world with our baking skills but also learn about ourselves and our own histories through our family recipes. Students will create a cookbook that will include family recipes, shared recipes and class recipes. We will start with learning the chemistry of the ingredients we will use by conducting experiments. Students will learn about the nutrition behind sugar, flour and other pastry ingredients. They will cook bakery for a local non-profit to demonstrate the power of food and how it can be a wonderful human-connector. To conclude the class students will cook for each other, demonstrating their culinary and oral presentation skills.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Explore the world through stories, art, and nature with Ms. Mary.

Nature Art will introduce students to creating art from items found in nature. In each class, led by Ms. Emily J. we will gather specific items from nature and create a different project each week using our nature items and using some items from the art room (glue, markers, paint, etc.). Because we will be using treasures from nature, we will also discuss, in an age appropriate manner, the concept of sustainability. Nature Art encourages creativity, wonder, curiosity, and a respect for the outdoors. Nature Art class will be held outdoors in different locations around Houghton. Students will be expected to dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule.

Allowing children to explore and play outdoors has been shown in many studies to build more confident, resilient, strong, and self aware kids. Nature Walk, led by Ms. Emily J., will introduce students to the natural world around us by taking a nature walk. We will meet in a different location around Houghton for each class to show the diverse landscape we are so lucky to live on. Each class will begin by gathering together to discuss what to expect on our hike, what safety measure we need to take, what the physical boundaries are of our hike, we will choose our hike leaders, and any other matters that need to be discussed before hitting the trail. Students will be expected to dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Delve with Ms. Alison into the many facets of this remote National Park wilderness. Touching on geology, history, botany, zoology, and wilderness trip planning and execution, this course will culminate in a 3 day backpacking trip to Isle Royale for a first hand experience.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Delve with Ms. Alison into the many facets of this remote National Park wilderness. Touching on geology, history, botany, zoology, and wilderness trip planning and execution, this course will culminate in a 3 day backpacking trip to Isle Royale for a first hand experience.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Take Solo Performing Arts for Semester 1 and Public Speaking for Semester 2: Public speaking. Two words that strike fear in most people’s minds. Let’s ease that fear for the next generation of world changers. Ms. Jessica provides a positive, supportive environment, and this class aims to get students comfortable speaking in front of groups. We will focus on clarity of speech, managing nerves, proper physical presentation, projection of voice, and how to plan an effective speech. Students will prepare and present various types of speeches, including autobiographical, informative, and persuasive. By the end of the class, each student will have gained confidence and skills in the world of public speaking.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Take Solo Performing Arts for Semester 1 and Public Speaking for Semester 2: Public speaking. Two words that strike fear in most people’s minds. Let’s ease that fear for the next generation of world changers. Ms. Jessica provides a positive, supportive environment, and this class aims to get students comfortable speaking in front of groups. We will focus on clarity of speech, managing nerves, proper physical presentation, projection of voice, and how to plan an effective speech. Students will prepare and present various types of speeches, including autobiographical, informative, and persuasive. By the end of the class, each student will have gained confidence and skills in the world of public speaking.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Learn Martial Arts and Self Defense from Master Dan! Students have the opportunity to earn belts.

Get moving with Ms. Amanda in Up and Active class! Come try new skills and sample what our community has to offer. Activities may include ice skating, swimming, bowling, hiking, as well as traditional PE sports and games. Most classes take place at alternate locations near our facility or outside.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Learn the basics of computers, such as proper keyboarding skills and how to use common software. Then build on these basics with some Lego Robotics projects, where students learn the basics of coding and program their robots.

Your child will embark on an exploration of the working world around them, led by Ms. Christy, as we dive into projects involving art, building, and more. This year long class will encourage critical thinking and creativity in your child as they learn to think outside of the box. Open-ended, process based experimentation such as magic potion testing, Rube Goldberg machines, mystery dyes, and basic robotics will draw your little thinker in. By the completion of the class, students will have gained great confidence in their critical and creative thinking skills.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

BYOW: That means Bring Your Own Work! Use this time of supervised study hall to pursue your own projects and get help from Ms. Erin L. Get help with Seesaw assignments, independent projects, or other school work. The computer lab is available during this time.

Learn the basics of computers, such as proper keyboarding skills and how to use common software. Then build on these basics with some Lego Robotics projects, where students learn the basics of coding and program their robots.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Artists of all ages will gain an appreciation of art and artists from around the world as they are introduced by Ms. Christy to new techniques, build on foundations, and have some hands-on fun.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

Explore the world through stories, art, and nature with Ms. Mary.

Nature Art will introduce students to creating art from items found in nature. In each class, led by Ms. Emily J, we will gather specific items from nature and create a different project each week using our nature items and using some items from the art room (glue, markers, paint, etc.). Because we will be using treasures from nature, we will also discuss, in an age appropriate manner, the concept of sustainability. Nature Art encourages creativity, wonder, curiosity, and a respect for the outdoors. Nature Art class will be held outdoors in different locations around Houghton. Students will be expected to dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Artists of all ages will gain an appreciation of art and artists from around the world as they are introduced by Ms. Christy to new techniques, build on foundations, and have some hands-on fun.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

Join Ms. Catherine for a hand building clay class where students will learn basic methods of construction and decoration to create ceramic projects without a pottery wheel.

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Artists of all ages will gain an appreciation of art and artists from around the world as they are introduced by Ms. Christy to new techniques, build on foundations, and have some hands-on fun.

Join Ms. Erin L. and dip your fingers into a variety of fiber and fabric crafts: knitting, crochet, sewing, textile collages, spinning, and dyeing just to name a few!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Young students will learn kitchen safety and basic cooking skills with Ms. Amanda. Healthy eating will be made simple and fun as students gain self-sufficiency and learn recipes from around the world.

Students will refine their cooking skills, learning new techniques and gaining proficiency in the kitchen with Ms. Amanda. They will explore culinary additions from other cultures.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!

Create your own Optional Learning Experience using Kaleidoscope funding for lessons or classes in the community and at-home activities.

Students will refine their cooking skills, learning new techniques and gaining proficiency in the kitchen with Ms. Amanda. They will explore culinary additions from other cultures.

Go on a music adventure with Ms. Erin G. and explore songs, instruments, stories, music theory, and musical games from around the world!