Classes at H.E.A.R.T.
H.E.A.R.T. classes are designed to round out your child's education by providing opportunities to work within a larger group, make messes, and be exposed to exciting areas of study.
Growing at H.E.A.R.T.
PreK & Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old as of September 1): Pre-k students will experience a fun and meaningful classroom community where they engage in age-appropriate topics, including Bible, literacy, math, social studies, science, and character. They will learn through hands-on activities, songs, read aloud, and other types of play. Our goal is to point the students to God while enriching their learning and providing a loving social community.
Kindergarten (5 years old as of September 1): The kindergarten class provides a wonderful opportunity for 4 turning 5 and 5 turning 6 year-olds to experience learning in a group setting. We will be studying Spanish, sign language, music, science, literature, and math in a wide range of thematic units. Hands-on experiments, art projects, and centers will give children a fun way to learn about these concepts. Unlike 1st-8th grades, the kindergarten class will stay with their teacher the majority of the day.
PreK - K Art: Young students will have the ability and the freedom to explore and experiment with all different types of mediums. This allows for the students to learn new techniques and hone in on developing skills.
First - Third Grades
Art: Art classes draw inspiration from God’s Word, historical and contemporary artists, as well as foundational principles of art. Lessons include drawing, painting and mixed media. Students are encouraged to draw step-by-step to help them understand shapes, art elements, a variety of techniques and execute good craftsmanship. The goal for each class is to facilitate a studio environment that encourages a relaxed and calm atmosphere where skill development and individual creativity is celebrated and where students build one another up as they see artistic expression in their peers.
Free Form Fun: We have 3 rotations that we do twice throughout the year. We have board game/class games where we get to play with our classmates and challenge each other in different games. Another rotation is improv/drama. In this session we learn different vocabulary words about acting and drama, and then get a chance to create our own dramas throughout the session. Finally, we have Lego building! We work in teams to complete the different challenges of the day!
Music: In our music classes, we will develop our musical skills through activities to help become tuneful, beatful, and artful. Students will work on singing skills, playing games that encourage working together on a beat, play instruments, and will move and play to various styles of music. Our emphasis will be on developing the underlying foundation of seeing ourselves as musical people, and parents will be provided with ideas to continue weaving music through the week at home as well.
Physical Education: The goal of our P.E. class is to develop healthy children in mind, body, and spirit through quality sports skills instruction focused on sportsmanship, character building, role modeling in excellence, and training for fit, healthy bodies—all in a fun and safe environment.
Science: Science for grades one through three will allow the students to be young scientists. They will perform experiments, do hands-on projects, and practice making predictions and hypotheses. They will record their science words, Bible verses, observations, projects, and experiments in their own science journals.
Snack/Lunch: Each child must bring his/her own ready-to-eat food for a morning snack and lunch. We ask that children refrain from sharing their food with others due to food allergies (PEANUTS are NOT allowed at HEART). Your child MUST bring and use a water bottle each day.
Spanish for 1st-3rd: This year we will be using the Spanish for You! curriculum. Students learn vocabulary and expressions used in everyday life as well as several grammar concepts. Grammar concepts will include some verb conjugations. Cultural connections are made in order to connect language learning with a people. Classes are designed to develop the students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish. Classes begin with warm-up activities that allow students to listen, observe, and interact in Spanish with already learned vocabulary and concepts. New material is presented through games, activities, and direct instruction. Your child does not need any prior Spanish learning experience to begin at his/her grade level. The curriculum is specially designed to allow for new students to begin learning at their grade level along with students who have had previous experience. There is a home component to this program if you choose to use it. The homework will involve using a workbook, audio download, worksheets and assigned activities.
Unit Study: Each month, students are exposed to a new area of study with the help of parent volunteers. In the past, our children have experienced and enjoyed topics such as: chess, inventions, character building, public speaking, oceanography and entrepreneurship. This year’s unit study topics will be determined in July.
Fourth - Eighth Grades
Baking: Your student will dive into the ingredients, methods, and flavors of baking. We’ll also be taking a look at some of the science behind baking… What makes bread rise? How does caramelizing work? What is the origin of the popular grains we use in our favorite baked goods. (We include a little gluten-free baking, but this class is not recommended for students with entirely gluten-free diets.)
Book Club: Do you like traveling to the past, taking a portal to the future or battling mythological creatures? If your passion is to curl up with a good book and share your experience with others, then bookclub is for you. Students will vote on age-appropriate books to read and engage in lively discussions.
Choir: Our choir will spend time developing both personal vocal skills and group choral skills like building blend and singing in harmony. We will focus on several different pieces and look forward to a culminating performance at the end of the semester.
Cooking Around the World: Learn recipes that people in different countries will make for their friends and family. A new country will be introduced every week as we work in groups to dive into tasting new recipes together. A basic understanding of measuring and cooking would help greatly!
Cor Opus (Yearbook): Help to create the HEART Yearbook! Students will help to create the lay out, do interviews, write up articles, and take pictures! The yearbook will be published in the summer and each student will receive one.
Entrepreneurship: This course will introduce students to entrepreneurship and the business world. Students will be inspired by real-life opportunities and learn about real businesses. Students will learn about starting up their own business and write a business plan. In addition, students will learn some record-keeping, marketing, and advertising, along with how to deliver a sales presentation.
Hands-on Engineering: Come explore the amazing world of engineering! The Hands-on Engineering class is all about thinking analytically and creating solutions to solve engineering challenges while building STEM skills. Students will be challenged to design, build, and evaluate complex contraptions. We will dive into what it means to be an engineer, learn about the primary branches of engineering, and discover how real engineers approach challenges.
Healthy Living For Life: In this course, we will focus on developing ourselves holistically to become strong, resilient, individuals. We will emphasize physical, spiritual, and emotional growth and the importance of being uncomfortable. We will learn about how to gauge health elements and challenge our mind and body to a state of constant growth.
Jesus Trials: This class is designed to help students succeed in public speaking and defending their faith. In the first semester, students will learn the foundations of speech and debate. To demonstrate learning, students will have the opportunity to prepare speeches and participate in topic-appropriate debates. In the second semester, we will build on the foundations learned and move toward apologetics. Students will understand and apply Biblical doctrine in the context of reflecting and communicating their faith in a culture of competing worldviews.
Physical Education: The goal of our P.E. class is to develop healthy children in mind, body, and spirit through quality sports skills instruction focused on sportsmanship, character building, role modeling in excellence, and training for fit, healthy bodies—all in a fun and safe environment.
Project Club: Learn a new craft/project every week while embracing your creative side! Seasonal and holiday themed projects will also a part of this class.
Script Writing & Improv: This 15-week course will help the young performer feel more comfortable on stage and in their own skin. We will spend time discovering what makes a great play, developing characters, and improving our acting techniques all while honing our improvisational skills to make each young performer more quick and confident on both stage and paper. I look forward to creating with you!
Sketching: This is a class for those who enjoy sketching. We will gather input from the students regarding what to sketch to help ensure we include ideas that appeal to each student. We will include nature and animals in our sketches, but we can expand to include fashion design, cars, or any other topic that interests the students. The sketches will not be overly complicated, so we can easily complete them during class.
Snack/Lunch: Each child must bring his/her own ready-to-eat food for a morning snack and lunch. We ask that children refrain from sharing their food with others due to food allergies (PEANUTS are NOT allowed at HEART). Your child MUST bring and use a water bottle each day.
Spanish: This year we will be using the Spanish for You! curriculum. Students learn vocabulary and expressions used in everyday life as well as several grammar concepts. Grammar concepts will include some verb conjugations. Cultural connections are made in order to connect language learning with a people. Classes are designed to develop the students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish. Classes begin with warm-up activities that allow students to listen, observe and interact in Spanish with already learned vocabulary and concepts. New material is presented through games, activities, and direct instruction. Your child does not need any prior Spanish learning experience to begin at his/her grade level. The curriculum is specially designed to allow for new students to begin learning at their grade level along with students who have had previous experience. There is a home component to this program if you choose to use it. The homework will involve using a workbook, audio download, worksheets and assigned activities.
Strategic Games: Who doesn’t like games? This fun lunch time elective, allows students to interact with each
other while having some friendly competition playing a variety of different games.
Survival & Outdoor Skills: In this course, we will focus on becoming aware of and developing skills needed to survive and thrive in a variety of emergency (urban/rural) and outdoor environments. Some of the skills will include, situational awareness, restraint escape, securing key survival elements (water, shelter, and food), navigation, and more. Becoming aware, prepared, and adaptive are course objectives.
Tae Kwon Do: Looking for something where your kids can hit something and not get in trouble? Tae Kwon Do is the place for them! In addition to punching and kicking, Tae Kwon Do also works on building confidence, stress relief, character building, and more. Students can bring their old belts and rank promotion usually happens at the end of each semester. New students will get their first belt in their first class.
Theater: Have a blast experiencing multiple elements of theater! From tech, to costumes, to acting, to music! All students will get to experience being in a collection of scenes and songs during the end of the year performance. Light memorization of songs and an easy script will be expected. If you enjoy being part of a performance or have never had the chance-this is for you!
Watercolor: This class will give you an introduction to watercolor painting. We will learn about the supplies to this specific art technique and how we can use them to make art. We will also incorporate other arLsLc mediums to explore different ways to use watercolor in artistic expression.