2011-12 Classes Sess.III

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Lifelong Educational Opportunities
4970 Meadow Overlook
Cumming, Georgia 30040
Fax: (773) 409-3035

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Although accreditation is not necessary for graduation or college admission, our high school level teachers are able to provide documentation for parents seeking an accredited diploma. Have questions concerning using accrediting agencies? Contact: Julie Anderson

Classes Planned for 2011-12, Semester III

STUDY HALL

A quiet study area will be available for middle and high school students not enrolled in a class. A fee of $20 per session will be assessed for this convenience. Students are expected to work quietly and independently during this time.

All rules concerning electronics and respect for others will be in force in study hall.

Chess
Instructor Name : Joseph Couvillion
Age Group : 6 to 15
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30
Fees : $125 per session
Curriculum / Text : Chess Instruction

Principles of opening play, middle game puzzles and end game studies in relation to strategical, tactical, and combinational aspects of the game.

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Emerging Artists
Instructor: Juanita Bellavance
Age Group : Grades 6-8
Mondays, 10:30 - 12:00
Fees : $185 per session with $45 in materials fees

As an emerging artist it is important to understand basics of color theory, i.e. mixing colors with accuracy and color balance. Composition skills are essential to outstanding results and will also be taught in this class. Drawing techniques are a must as well and will be developed as we go along. All is done with pleasurable mini-projects each week!

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Knitting for Beginners
Instructor Name : Tracey Lowe
Age Group : all ages
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00
Fees : $100 each session

Learn the basics of knitting including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and casting off. You will learn how to read a pattern and make a simple project to start off. You will also learn how to fix simple mistakes without starting over.

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Meet the Masters
Instructor Name : Tracey Lowe
Age Group : 10+
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30
Fees : $115 per session; $20 supply fee for session 2
Curriculum / Text (if available) : Meet the Masters

Meet the Masters is a fun interactive art program covering art history, art techniques and includes art activities based on a number of different artists. Artists we will cover in the second session include Remington, O'Keefe, Hokusai, Matisse, Degas, Kahlo and Wyeth. New students are welcome to join at any point during the year. Optional field trips to the High Museum will also be planned.

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Meet the Masters Jr.
Instructor Name : Gina DiPietro
Age Group : 4-8
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30
Fees : $80; supply fee TBD
Duration : 1 session
Curriculum / Text (if available) : Meet the Masters

Meet the Masters is a fun interactive art program covering art history, art techniques and includes art activities based on a number of different artists. Artists covered will include Van Gogh, Mondrian, Picasso, and Calder.

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Fact or Fiction: Science Labs for the Mythbusters Fan
Instructor: Meagan Michelis
Age Group: Grades 3-6
Tuesday 3:30-4:30
Fees: $130 per session. $30 lab fees paid directly to instructor.

This course is recommended for upper elementary age children (3rd, 4th, and 5th ), but open to all children between the ages of 6-12. Using the tv show Mythbusters as our starting point, we will follow in their footsteps as we confirm or bust some popular beliefs that may or may not be true. The goals for this course are a basic understanding of the following concepts:

The Scientific Method
Hypotheses, theories, and laws
Record keeping and honesty in science
Lab safety and basic rules
Differences between experiments, observations, and demonstrations
How to evaluate an experiment
How to have fun with science!!!!!

Your student will need:

A composition notebook – For students who are able to write independently, we will use this notebook for simple record keeping as well as stating our lab purpose, procedures, and conclusions. An assistant will help those who are not yet writing independently.

Mythbuster's Science Fair Book. - We will be using this book as we work our way through some popular science concepts, determining which beliefs are fact and which are fiction. While it is not required that you buy this book, it will be helpful for your student to read the labs before class. There are also many other labs published in this book that we will not be able to complete within the constraints of our classroom due to equipment or time restrictions. This book is a fun way to bring science into your everyday schedule and spend some quality time with the kids.

Lab 1 – Introduction to Science
Topic: What is Science? What is the Scientific method, and how is it used? What's a hypothesis? How do we test it? What's the difference between an experiment, and an observation? Why is creating a baking soda volcano an example of a demonstration rather than an experiment? What are the rules for the lab, and how can we stay safe? Who are some of the world's great scientists? During this introductory lab we will discover the answers to these questions and more!

Lab 2 – Combo lab – Soda Geysers -
Topic: We will explore the science behind soda fountains during this explosive lab.
Book pages 7-12

Lab 3 – Combo lab- Cola Cleansers
Topic: This week we will explore the science behind household cleaners,
and maybe come up with a few new ones of our own.
Book pages 13-16

Lab 4 – Combo lab – Soda Chrome
Topic: This week we will explore the process of rust and tarnish,
and test different rust removal products.
Book pages 19-23

Lab 5 – Combo lab – Soda Corrosion & Explosion
Topic: This week will explore the possible effects soda can have on parts of your body.
Book pages 24-25 & Book pages 28-29

Lab 6 – Keepin' Cool
This week we will explore methods of keeping your beverages cold. We will test some of the many ideas people have had over the years, and maybe come up with a few of our own.
Book pages 42- 43

Lab 7 – Social Studies
Topic: This week we need volunteers to fill out questionnaires for your children to analyze. It would be helpful if we could get two volunteers per child.
(If you are going to volunteer for this lab... DO NOT read this section with your child! If your child is reading independently, have them read it on their own. If not, ask a friend or relative to help. It is important that only your children have full disclosure on this lab until after it is over.)
Book pages 112-114

Lab 8 – Butter me up
Topic: This week we will be testing gravity but with a fun little twist.
Book pages 115-116

There will be a follow up class, Science for the Fair, for interested students during the fourth session. During this follow up course, upper elementary/lower middle grade students will learn the process of designing their own science fair project. From concept to completion, the students will work under the guidance of their instructor.

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Wild Georgia
Instructor Name: Deayne Johnson
Ages: 4-7 years old
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30
Fees: $80 plus $20 supply fee payable to the Instructor.

Come explore our state! We will learn about native plants and animals of Georgia each week, as well as the geographical regions where they live. Geology, biology, and history will be included. Ages 4 and up welcome (classes tailored to enrolled ages).

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Math Tutor
Instructor Name: Bhairavi Chandramouli
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30
Fees: $100

Does your student need help with Math? Bring them and their math curriculum to Mrs. Chandra and she will guide them through their lessons.

Does your student need improvement in their basic math skills? Mrs. Chandra can help with practice, practice, practice. Assessments can be provided to address skill gaps.

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Pre-Algebra
Instructor Name : Christy Stromberg
Age Group : Grades 6-8
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 12:00
Fees : $125 plus textbook and workbook

Curriculum / Text : You can find these used on Amazon: Holt Middle School Math Course 2 textbook ISBN-13: 9780030650543 or ISBN-10: 0030650542 and workbook ISBN-13: 978-0030783210 or ISBN-10: 0030783216

This course reinforces and builds upon mathematical skills taught in previous years in order to prepare students for Algebra. Students will study fractions, decimals, percents, positive and negative numbers, and rational numbers; ratios and proportions; and practice solving algebraic equations. Students will develop and expand problem solving skills (creatively and analytically) in order to solve word problems. Students will use manipulatives, calculators, and some computer programs. A strong emphasis will be on understanding mathematical principles required for success in this course and as a foundation for future mathematics courses.

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Computer Projects Using Google Docs
Instructor : Deayne Johnson
Ages : Grades 4-8
Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 OR Wednesdays 9:00-10:00
Fees : $100 per session

This class is a well-rounded introduction to computer learning covering word processing, spreadsheets, forms, and presentations. Exciting projects will vary in subject matter, including topics in math and science. Each fun activity is linked to technology standards and benchmarks. Students must bring a laptop with wireless ability. Software use will focus on Google Docs. Either Open Office (free) or Microsoft Office is recommended as additional software.

Beginner Computer Projects is for those students without a background in computer use.

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High School Chemistry
Instructor Name : Meagan Michelis
Age Group : advanced middle school - beginning level high school students
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30
Fees : $160 per session plus $30 per session for materials and $60 for books and manipulatives
Curriculum / Text : Friendly Chemistry, 4th Edition

Based on the 4th edition Friendly Chemistry textbook, this course is an engaging, and unintimidating approach to learning chemistry. Concrete learning tools, and interactive games, assist in the acquisition, and understanding, of the language and processes of chemistry. This course covers all of the major topics typically taught in a high school chemistry course, including

• Classifications of Matter
• Atomic Theory/Configuration
• Periodicity
• Bonding/Nomenclature
• Chemical Reactions
• Law of Conservation of Matter
• Empirical/Molecular Formulas
• Stoichiometry
• Kinetic Molecular Theory/Phase Changes
• Gas Laws
• Acid/Base Chemistry
• Solutions/Concentrations

Perfect for the advanced middle school student, or the newly beginning high school chemistry student, it is recommended that Algebra I be completed before attempting this course.

Laboratory experience is an important part of the learning process, therefore both in class, and at home labs (with report write-ups) will be assigned. These labs will use typical kitchen/household items and equipment, as well as other resources that are generally easy to obtain.

Students will receive number grades reflecting two factors: one being a participation grade based on the completion of lab reports, in class participation, and homework assignments. The other being an objective grade based on quizzes, a mid-term, and a final comprehensive exam.

That being said, this course is designed to prepare students for a freshman college level chemistry course without being highly complicated or overwhelming.

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Introduction to Java
Instructor Name : Julie Grantier
Age Group : High School
Mondays, 2:00-3:15
Fees : $120 plus $25 Book/Materials per session
Curriculum / Text (if available) :

This is a one semester Introduction to Java class for high school students. Students must already have had a one semester high school level introductory programming class. General programming skills have already been covered in the first semester at LEO. This class will review programming structures and cover Java specific code. Weekly homework and programming projects will be assigned. A midterm and final exam will be given.
Prerequisites:
One semester of high school level programming (Python, Visual Basic, Game Maker, etc.)
Algebra I
A laptop to bring to class each week, Windows XP(SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Students must be comfortable with the operating system, installing software and file management on their own computer. )
If there are any questions about prereqs, please contact me at julie.grantier@gmail.com before registering .

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Introduction to Chemistry
Instructor Name : Elizabeth Suitt
Age Group : 10-14
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00
Fees : $115 per 8 week session plus $35 supply fee

Sorry, but no new students accepted.

Introduction to chemistry is an inquiry based hands on course that will have students investigating the periodic table, molecules, atoms, states of matter and chemical reactions. Students will also design and conduct experiments and learn how to record and interpret data. Class will consist of a topic discussion and terminology along with an experiment or demonstration of the subject matter. Students will be expected to take home additional reading and vocabulary study. Safety is a top priority and students will be expected to follow specific directions as related to labs and experiments.

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Science Discovery Labs - Upper Elementary
Instructor Name : Meagan Michelis
Age Group : Grades 3-6
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30
Fees : $140 per session plus $20 supply fee, or $25 per lab (payable at LEO)
Duration : 8 individual lab sessions

These labs are designed for the upper elementary student to gain hands on, interactive experience with the topics they are already being taught. Lab protocol and safety will be covered.

Plant Your Roots (Plant lab) Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? Why with seeds, and soil, and sun, of course! Come blossom into a true garden connoisseur as you learn all about our solar powered friends in this lab. Take home your own terrarium and watch your green thumb grow.

A World of Sense (Five Senses lab) Be prepared to blinded by science as you discover what your senses are, how they work, and what it might be like without them in this sense enhancing lab. (Please indicate any allergies before participating in this lab!)

Everybody’s Body (Human Anatomy lab) Ever wonder where your funny bone is, and why it is so humerus? Well then…today’s lab is sure to hit a nerve! Come take a tour of the human body. Covered topics include basic language of anatomy, cells, tissues, and the different body systems.

Out of this World (Astronomy lab) Fascinated by the stars? Always wanted to take a trip to the moon? While this class won’t turn you into Neil Armstrong, it’s bound to set you on your own personal path to astronomical discovery. Come explore with us as we visit the planets and other celestial bodies in our solar system.

Edibly Experimental (Edible elementary chemistry and physics) Uncover the science behind rock candy, discover the density of liquids as you build your own edible rainbow, feed your curiosity as sugar crystals turn to “glass”, make a lemon powered clock, and watch an explosive soda fountain, as you explore today’s delicious delights. (Please inform your instructor of all allergies before participating in this lab!)

Rocking Earth (Earth Science lab/ Earth Materials) Like to rock and roll? Then you’ll want to go with the flow in today’s lab! We'll dig up the meaning of matter, investigate what’s in the earth, and learn about its ever changing surface. Discover plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Then top it all off by setting off your own volcanic eruption.

Weather or Not (Earth Science lab/Air and Water) Whether or not there is weather isn't the question. What should be asked is what that weather will be! This lab will give the budding meteorologist an exclusive look into the earth’s atmosphere, climate, water cycle, air and water movement, and a chance to see what happens when weather goes wrong.

Now You See It, Now You Don’t (Microbiology) Horton may have heard a Who, but you’ll get to see some really small organisms up close and personal. Learn about the microscopic world living around us every day. Test your hand washing skills and grow your own bacterial colony in today’s smaller than life lab.

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Early Simple Machines with LEGO
Instructor Name : Christy Stromberg
Age Group : Ages 4-7
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30
Fees : $80 per session plus $10 materials fee.

Hands-on, experiment-based discovery of physical science concepts.

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Principles of Physics Using LEGO
Instructor Name : Christy Stromberg
Age Group : Ages 8-12
Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 OR Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00
Fees : $115, $10 materials fee

Class Description : Explore physics using LEGO Education's exciting Science and Technology materials. Topics covered include forces and motions, measurement, and magnetism. Students will solve problems creatively, test hypotheses, measure data, draw conclusions, and make further predictions.

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History of Science
Instructor Name : Christy Stromberg
Age Group : Grades 5 - 8
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00
Fees : $115 per 8 week session plus $20 materials fee
Curriculum / Text : Joy Hakim's The Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the Way textbook and Quest Guide (ISBNs 1-58834-160-7 and 978-1-58834-254-6)

Explore the history of science, learning about scientists and their times. Students will learn about scientists and their work in a chronological fashion, following historical developments that influenced and affected science. We will complete engaging activities and experiments, learn vocabulary, and have class discussions to gain insight into scientific developments and their historical impact. This will be an excellent history class for students who love science.

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Math Facts
Instructor Name : Tracey Lowe
Age Group : 8+
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:30
Fees : $100

Come play games, read books, and have fun with other activities while practicing basic math facts!

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Algebra I
Instructor Name : Art Stanton
Age Group : Grades 9 - 12 *
Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30
Fees : $150 per 8 week session

Curriculum / Text : VisualText Algebra

This full year course will cover all of the topics generally covered in a year long Algebra I course. Videos explain concepts, and worktext assignments give the students practice.

Class minimum - 3/maximum - 10

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Expedition Earth
Instructor Name : Teresa Stanton
Age Group : K-3
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00
Fees : $85 per session plus $10 supply fee

Get ready for an exciting voyage across the world! Come along as we walk on the Great Wall of China, wander through the Amazon Rainforest, and climb the Egyptian Pyramids! Within this class you'll discover the sights and sounds of 31 countries across the globe. You’ll get hands-on with fun activities, crafts, recipes and more! So grab your passports, and get ready to go! It's time for Expedition Earth!

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U.S. History
Instructor Name : Julie Anderson
Age Group : Grades: 5-8th
Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:00
Fees : $125 per 8 week session
Curriculum / Text : All American History Student Reader and Student Activity Book by Celeste Rakes

This year long course will offer a thorough examination of events in US History from early European exploration and colonization to the Jacksonian Era. Georgia History and the development of our government will also be covered. Students will be required to complete age-appropriate reading and writing assignments as well as creative activities each week. Students should expect 3-5 hours of outside class work a week. Also, optional field trips will be scheduled approximately once a month on Fridays. Instructor will keep track of all assignments using Engrade so students and parents can keep track of assignments and progress. Parents seeking an accredited transcript should contact instructor. Textbook is available on half.com for about $10.

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Writing Tales
Instructor Name : Gretchen Pittendrigh
Age Group: 2nd-5th grade
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Fees : $120.00 per session
Duration : 8 weeks
Curriculum / Text : Writing Tales

This class will be teaching grammar, spelling, handwriting and creative writing using well loved stories and fables kids can make their own. We will be using a lot of games and activities to help students to learn and retain.

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Middle School Literature - Sci-Fi
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Thursdays, 1:30-2:30
Fees: $125 per session plus $50 materials fee

We work heavily on critical thinking skills and mastery of essay exams and each week they will develop their own vocabulary lists and do research about their current book.

Book Thief Markus Zusak

House of Scorpion Nancy Farmer

Chains Laurie Halse Anderson

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American Literature
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Mondays, 9-10:15
Fees: $150 per session plus $50 materials fee

2nd Quarter--
"The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

3rd Quarter--from turn-of-century Realism to 1920's Modernism including The Great Gatsby , Hemingway, T.S. Eliot.

4th Quarter--1930's to mid-century Post-Modernism. (1950's-2014 will be covered in Modern World Lit, school year 2013-2014; British Lit will be presented 2012-2013).

This course will dovetail with LEO's American History course.

Critical thinking and essay test skills are central to this class.

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Writing Mastery I
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades--4-5
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30
Fees: $125 per session plus $25 materials fee

(in addition, a one-time purchase of a portable dictionary, thesaurus, and grammar reference- titles TBD)

A foundation class in critical thinking and writing skills in preparation for the concentrated focus on 5 paragraph essays in Mastery II for middle schoolers.

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Writing Mastery II
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades 6-8
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30
Fees: $125 per session plus $25 materials fee

(a one-time purchase of the MLA Handbook will be needed--this is used in all universities and most high schools;and a portable dictionary, thesaurus and grammar reference)

The focus of Mastery II is mastery of the 5 paragraph essay as the foundation of all essay writing. I will provide as many different approaches as I can imagine for them to try. There will be in-class writing every class and a variety of homework assignments.

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Writing Mastery III
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Mondays 10:30-11:45
Fees: $150 per session plus $35 materials fee

(a one-time purchase of the MLA Handbook used in all universities and most high schools; a portable dictionary, thesaurus, and grammar reference)

Critical thinking and writing skills are stressed including mastery of the essay exam. High schoolers have a year-long research paper which encourages a wide variety of research experiences in addition to the preparation of the topic and paper. There will be in-class writing each day as well as assignments using a myriad of styles.

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Literary Favorites
Instructor: Cindy Rittenhouse
Age Group: Grades 4-5
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30
Fees: $125 per session with $45 materials fee

We will read 5 books during these 8 weeks, all recommended by my former students, current students, as well as other sources.

Magyk Angie Sage

Fever 1793 Laurie Halse Anderson

I, Dred Scott Sheila Moses

Midnight for Charlie Bone Jenny Nimmo

Travel Team Mike Lupica

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IEW American History-Based Writing
Instructor Name : Tracey Lowe
Age Group : 5th-8th
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00
Fees : $115 per session, $15 one-time fee for binder, dividers, copy of student resource packet. Supply fee only applies to students new to the class.
Curriculum / Text : U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons, Volume 1, $29 - http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/hbw-s

This is a middle school writing class, based on the IEW method of teaching structure, style, grammar and vocabulary through weekly writing assignments. Each assignment will be oriented to a concept or event in Early American History. Students will write short expository and narrative essays along with some poetry, while learning fundamental elements of good writing. Weekly homework will be required.

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