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Schola will offer five Elementary Enrichment Classes for 2012/2013. These classes are designed to provide classroom learning experiences for students in grades four through six by supplementing their studies at home.

• Multi-level: Schola Elementary Enrichment Classes are appropriate for grades four through six, so siblings can enroll in the same class.
• Repeatable: Schola Elementary Enrichment Classes include individual practice or projects that students can benefit from each time they take the class.
• Goal-directed: Schola Elementary Enrichment Classes include participation in a culminating activity including a collection of writings, a play, a science fair, and geography and math bees.
• Fun!: Schola Elementary Enrichment Classes provide a fun way to explore new topics and practice important skills. Classes meet one hour per week and have one hour or less of homework each week. No grades are issued.

Students who are nine years of age by September first may enroll in one or more of the Elementary Enrichment Classes. Please note that we cannot accommodate elementary students in Schola Study Hall.

• Writing Workshop: Students practice basic writing skills and participate in "writing workshops" culminating in a "published" collection of student writings.
• Minimus Latin: Students explore a lively introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain culminating in a play performed in Latin for family and friends.
• Geography Bee / Science Fair: In the fall, students explore world geography in preparation for participation in the National Geographic Geography Bee. In the spring, students explore the scientific method and prepare a science project for participation in a Science Fair.
• History / Science: Students will explore history and science topics in conjunction with the topics covered in Geography Bee /Science Fair class that meets right before. The classes can be taken together or separately.
• Math Games: Students practice logical thinking, mental math skills, and quick and accurate execution of math facts in preparation for participation in a Math Bee.

See complete class descriptions.

Questions? Contact Schola.

Registration for Schola 2012/2013 is now open! Returning Schola families will receive registration priority until Schola Open House on April 17, 2012. Registration forms from new families will be accepted beginning that night. Some classes filled very quickly last year, so please be sure to get your registration forms in as soon as possible if you plan to return to Schola.

Speak with Schola instructors at the following events:

• SCCHE Outside Class Preview: Tuesday, April 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 at Sugar Creek Baptist Church Old Gym.
• Schola Open House: Tuesday, April 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 at Providence Presbyterian Church.
• Schola Spring Picnic: Thursday, April 19th. Details to follow.
• Schola Orientation: Monday, August 6th from 6:00 to 9:00.

Questions? Contact Schola.

Although no one class sequence fits all students, the following is the most common/recommended class sequence and will not produce any conflicts in the Schola high school schedule. Although this sequence is only a suggestion, parents should speak with instructors about alternate plans. Please note that students may successfully begin TGC at any level.

*Elementary enrichment classes for grades 4 and up.

"The study of Latin is a complete education in that it develops the intellectual powers of the mind and at the same time develops English language sklls far more effectively than English grammar, thus achieving the two most important goals of education at the same time.
"Latin, like math, gives the student the experience of studying one subject to a master level. This is what is missing in modern education. We try to teach everything and we cover too many subjects too superficially. " Read More

CONNECTING THE DOTS ~ I remember the first time I was given a book full of dots. I turned from page to page. I am sure I had a puzzled look on my face. There were so many dots and they seemed so random. What did they mean? It was all so confusing to me. I set the book to the side. It must have seemed to my parents that I was not interested. Then my brother picked up the book. I watched him. A pattern began to unfold as he started connecting the dots. Then I realized that the dots were not just some random collection. There was a pattern.

Dear Schola,

"My wife and I have been very impressed with Schola. Both [our daughters] have learned a great deal in math, science and the humanities. ...The accountability has been great ... and we find that Schola has struck just the right balance between supporting us in our overall educational goals for [our children] and tutoring them in specific subjects. We have four kids, and we are not sure how we would manage without Schola." M.M