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Yearbook, etc! (Sieglinde)

In this yearlong Yearbook Class, students will edit, design, create, and print a 24-25 PSCS Yearbook. The theme will be decided as a team, likely through community process, and applying it to a really cool archive of the year.

Together we’ll plan the layout, timeline, and create a draft in Canva (easy to share, easy to organize, on the cheap). Folks who join will have the opportunity to write copy, take and organize pictures, and create pages/spreads that capture our community and activities. The final result will be printed and shared with the community in June.

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session

French I (yearlong) (Sam)

Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives.

Note: This class will meet 3 days/week (2 – in class instruction, 1 Learning Lab)

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session

French II (yearlong)

Note: This class is open to high school students only.

French 2 is designed for students who have completed French 1. In French 2, students will learn to use the past tense, continue to build vocabulary, and become more proficient in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills.

A great deal of emphasis will place placed on the oral use of French in the classroom. Students will be expected  to ask and answer questions in French on a regular basis, using learned vocabulary and correct grammatical  structure.

Additional emphasis will be placed on cultural topics in French – speaking countries, including current events, the arts and the French influence in the United States. Students will identify historical landmarks, major cities, holidays and other cultural aspects of the French – speaking world.

 Note: This class will meet 3 days/week (2 – in class instruction, 1 Learning Lab), must have taken a full year of French previously or special permission from the teacher.

Year Long Geometry (Scobie)

In this year-long PSCS class, we’ll establish and refine basic elements of geometry and geometric definitions. We’ll learn and refine geometric drawing techniques while looking at the practical math and beauty of angles and shapes. We’ll also continue to explore systems of measurement for distance, angle, slope, area, and volume, linear and non-linear equations, graphing,  and visual & algebraic proofs.

The class will finish in the spring with a unique introduction to the core principles of Trigonometry as inspired by an insightful New Zealand math curriculum.

  • Some algebra is required. If you have the equivalent of a high school Alg.1 class, you’ll be fine as long as you’re willing to work to revive your skills. If you have only the bare essentials of algebra, you’ll need to be willing to work hard at some specific sections of the class, but there will also be large parts of the class that don’t require any algebra at all.
  • expect occasional in-class tests, quizzes, and puzzles
  • expect collaboration on some work
  • be able to maintain a quiet, non-social work environment when asked
  • of course there is outside work most weeks; a full credit of HS math requires some work outside of class. How long it takes has a lot to do with your strengths, supports, and commitment to learning efficient work strategies.
  • Outside work: A large amount (e.g, >60 min) for each session