ages 6-12

Instructor: Katrina Lusteck

In this hands-on class where imagination and creativity are key!

What students can expect in class:

- We will start with a Bible lesson, then students will be challenged with a new build concept.

- Students will design their own project. They will participate in solo and group projects.

- Project challenges are centered around fun, faith, creativity, and fellowship.

- Students will create a story to go along with their project, then tell it as they present their creation to the class. They will participate in a group discussion and ask questions during presentations.

Learning goals:

- Understanding important Biblical concepts.

- Enhancing motor skills, creative thinking, teamwork, listening during presentations, participating in group discussions, storytelling, and public speaking.

- Have fun!

HOMEWORK: Students will be provided with suggested prayers and discussions for home extension activities. These are ungraded.

The Bible lessons and activities are new and different from Building Faith LEGO Adventure 1.

"Students must bring the following LEGO pieces to leave in class:

LEGO Classic Baseplate (any color, 32x32 studs, 10""X10"")

LEGO Classic Creative Bricks (item #10692, 221 pieces)

Students may add additional bricks if they fit in the Creative Bricks container. 1 set per student.

ages 10-14

Instructor: Katrina Lusteck

The gospel is all about God making us into the people He wants us to be. Using illustrations, stories, and interactive activities, this course helps students understand why the gospel is good news, how its message meets their needs NOW, and how God can use it to change lives.

We will seek to answer real questions of identity and purpose that begin to unfold in young hearts and minds, revealing God’s love, forgiveness, and power to change. Students will learn how to lean wholly (and happily) on Jesus.

STUDENTS CAN EXPECT a Bible-based lesson, prayer, group discussion, and a fun activity.

HOMEWORK: Students will take part in weekly devotions. Expect assignments to take 45-60 min per week.

Students will need What's Up: Discovering the Gospel, Jesus, and Who You Really Are (Student Guide) Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1939946720

ages 8-11

Instructor: Leigh Elkins

Designed to be fun and engaging, Code.org’s progression of Computer Science Fundamentals courses blend online and "unplugged" non-computer activities to teach students computational thinking, problem solving, programming concepts and digital citizenship. This is an elementary computer science class recommended for ages 8-11.

ages 12-16

Instructor: Leigh Elkins

Whether you’re interested in the arts, engineering, culture, design, or technology, CS Discoveries shows you how to bring your ideas and interests to life—no experience necessary!

In class you’ll get to express your thoughts and opinions while collaborating with your friends to build projects. Activities you’ll do in this class are designed to build on what you’re interested in and give you the freedom to share your passions and creativity.

You’ll learn the computer science underlying the technology you use every day and then get the skills to bring your own version to life.

No matter what you’re passionate about, a background in computer science will give you the tools you need!

The Data and Society unit highlights how computers can help us use data to solve problems. First, students explore different systems used to represent information in a computer, then they learn how collections of data are used to solve problems, and how computers help automate the steps of this process.

The AI and Machine Learning unit is a hands-on introduction to developing a machine learning model with tabular data. Students explore how computers learn from data to make decisions, then develop machine learning projects around real-world data. The unit culminates in designing a machine learning app to solve a personally relevant problem.

ages 7-12

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

This class encourages students to learn to type to the best of their abilities. This class will be using online typing curriculums and specific typing games and prizes. The progress of each student will be tracked and rewarded.

Supplies needed. Please send headphones on the first day of class. (LABELED with your child’s name) inexpensive “over the ear” corded headphones. The students will plug their headphones into the computers at QUEST. This will enable the students to hear the instructional videos and typing sounds and NOT hear distractions.

Your headphones will be kept at QUEST in the Computer Lab cabinets in plastic bags and will be used just for Typing Class and just by the owner of the headphones. (I found $10 comfy headphones for students on Amazon) If there are any concerns about headphones please let me know and we can work it out.

How to learn to type – PRACTICE! Practice at home and at QUEST. Every lesson can be a game if you challenge yourself to go faster. Bookmark your typing programs on every computer you use. Students can use the computers at QUEST any time during “Computer Lab Hours.” They can also access Typing Club on any computer, so if they get encouraged and motivated, they can get to extremely high typing speeds and high accuracy levels. Please plan on practicing for at least 15 minutes every day!!!

Grades – Students will earn points from their progress in Typing Club, and Extra Credit can be earned from screenshots of KidzType Games with high scores, and even more Extra Credit can be earned from doing Enrichment Activities (Available to everyone through Typing Club).

*Points will be lost if a student distracts other students and if students are not using the assigned typing programs. We only have an hour to type in class, so the students need as few distractions as possible.

Daily Class Plan - Once the students work on their Typing Club lessons for 30 quality minutes they may ask me if they can switch to KidzType - https://www.kidztype.com/browse-typing-games.html or do Enrichment Lessons from Typing Club. If students arrive late to class, they will forfeit game playing. Arriving early is encouraged, so everyone can get set up before class starts.

· I will be using “Typing Club” to keep track of progress. I have enabled the “Placement Test” option so students can test out of lessons that are too easy for them.

· Students may choose between their Grade Level typing class or from “Typing Jungle”.

· Every time a student finishes 50 lessons they get a prize. Once they finish 100 lessons, they get a SUPER PRIZE.

· Typing Club grades will come from “Typing Club” stats that you and your child can view online.

· The students can earn extra credit by getting high scores in the GAMES in “KIDZTYPE”.

· “KidZtype” is free and can be accessed anywhere without logging in. I like the games in “KidzType” because they have several types of games that are more challenging with multi-levels. They have lessons and exercises too, but they don’t have a good tracking system for classes and tests. KidzType.com is listed by the Kid SAFE Seal Program.

· Parents – Please encourage your children to practice using both Typing Club and KidzType at home and they will make progress faster.

· Parents – You can check your child’s daily progress in TypingClub through your child’s account. Please bookmark the site. I will be updating grades in Schoology once a month.

· You and your child can use the same directions to log in. (The directions will be e-mailed to you right before QUEST starts)

· Please let me know if you would like custom settings for your child. I can make their lessons have higher WPM and accuracy goals. The default is 15 WPM.

· If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send a text or e-mail to me, I want all the students to succeed. 520-820-7994. LisaGiordano@QuestforEducationandArts.com

ages 11+

Instructor: Leigh Elkins

Students will need to check in with Mrs. Elkins in the computer lab each week to show progress through course. Course objectives will be pre-determined between Mrs. Elkins, student, and parent.

How to learn to type – PRACTICE!  Practice at home and at QUEST.  Every lesson can be a game if you challenge yourself to go faster.  Bookmark your typing programs on every computer you use.

Grades – Students will earn points from their progress in Typing Club.

I will be using “Typing Club” to keep track of progress. I have enabled the “Placement Test” option so students can test out of lessons that are too easy for them.

Students may choose between their Grade Level typing class or from “Typing Jungle”.

Typing Club grades will come from “Typing Club” stats that you and your child can view online.

Parents – Please encourage your children to practice at home and they will make progress faster.

Parents – You can check your child’s daily progress in TypingClub through your child’s account. Please bookmark the site.  I will be updating grades in Schoology once a month.  I will be giving you and your child the same directions on how to log in.

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

This course should take approximately 14.00 hours of study time to complete.

This Adobe Animate training class is for people new to Animate (formerly Adobe Flash). After getting to know the Animate CC interface, you will learn to use the drawing tools and to create graphic and button symbols and cool Animate animations.

COURSE TOPICS

Get comfortable with the Animate CC user interface.

Learn to work with Animate's drawing tools.

Learn to work with Graphic Symbols and the Library.

Learn to create basic and advanced animations in Animate.

Learn to use Button Symbols in Animate.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

This course should take approximately 8.00 hours of study time to complete. In this Color Theory training class, students will learn the basics of thinking about color and about the rules and considerations for working with color in design projects.

COURSE TOPICS

Learn about the traditional color wheel and explore color in Adobe Illustrator.

Learn about relationships between colors and how to create a color "feel".

Learn basic color theory principles.

Learn about considerations for print and web.

Learn to create a color palette for your project.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

In this Typography training class, students will learn the basics of working with type and fonts in their web design projects.

COURSE TOPICS

Learn about the purpose of typography.

Learn the difference between fonts and typefaces.

Learn the rules of typography and when how professionals break the rules.

Learn about Section 508 compliance considerations.

Learn how to make type flow.

Learn how to build a style guide for your project.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

This course should take approximately 40 hours of study time to complete.

This Java training course is intended for students without an extensive programming background. It covers most Java syntax elements, concentrating on fundamental and universally useful elements, while providing an overview of many more advanced elements. Students will learn to write useful Java classes, applying Object-Oriented concepts such as inheritance, and create Java programs that work with these classes.

This course has been updated to Java 10.

Early in the class the concept of objects is introduced so that later concepts can be discussed from the perspective of object orientation.

COURSE TOPICS

Learn how Java works.

Understand the "write once, run anywhere" concept.

Understand and learn how to create basic Java objects.

Learn how to implement flow-control concepts in Java.

Understand Java's package concept and create packages of Java classes.

Understand Java arrays and write code to create and use arrays.

Learn how to write Java classes using inheritance.

Learn how to create and use interfaces.

Understand and use the concept of polymorphism in an application

Understand how Java's exception-handling mechanism works and learn how to apply exception-handling to Java applications.

Understand and use inner classes.

Learn how to use elements from the Java API library, including the Collections classes.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

This course should take approximately 24.00 hours of study time to complete.

In this Adobe Photoshop CC class, students will learn to use Photoshop for sizing, image editing, and color correction. Students will also explore creative effects with brushes and other tools.

COURSE TOPICS

Become familiar with the Photoshop workspace.

Learn to work with images.

Learn selection techniques.

Learn how to collage images from various sources.

Learn to create layer masks.

Understand color models.

Learn to use brush tools for painting and retouching.

Understand basic color correction principles and techniques.

Use the Layers panel for adjustments, clipping, and special effects.

Learn to prepare final art for web and print.

Learn design techniques for web.

Learn to prepare final art.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

This course should take approximately 32.00 hours of study time to complete.

In this Python training course, students learn to program in Python. The course is aimed at students new to the language who may or may not have experience with other programming languages. The course was written using Python 3.8, but is relevant for all students using Python 3.

Course Topics:

How Python works.

Python's place in the world of programming languages.

Python literals.

Python comments.

Variables and Python data types.

Simple modules.

Outputting data with print().

Collecting user input.

Defining and calling functions.

Parameters and arguments.

Variable scope.

Creating and importing modules.

Math in Python.

The math and random modules.

String basics.

Special characters.

Multi-line strings.

Indexing and slicing strings.

Common string operators and methods.

Formatting strings.

Built-in string functions.

Lists, tuples, ranges, dictionaries, and sets.

The *args and **kwargs parameters.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

Introduction to Excel Overview

In this Introduction to Microsoft Excel training class, students will create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks. This course is designed for students who want to gain the necessary skills to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft Excel worksheets. Target Audience: Students who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Excel or more experienced Excel users who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Intermediate Excel Overview

This Intermediate Microsoft Excel training class is meant for students using Excel who want to advance their skill set by learning to work with advanced formulas, lists, and illustrations. Students will also work with charts and advanced formatting including styles. Target Audience: Students who have basic skills with Microsoft Excel who want to learn intermediate-level skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Advanced Excel Overview

This Advanced Microsoft Excel training class is designed for students to gain the skills necessary to use pivot tables, audit and analyze worksheet data, utilize data tools, collaborate with others, and create and manage macros. Target Audience: Students who have intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel who want to learn more advanced skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

Introduction Overview

This Introduction to PowerPoint training class is designed for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals needed to create and modify basic presentations. Students will explore the PowerPoint environment and create a presentation. Students will format text on slides to enhance clarity and add graphical objects to a presentation and modify them. Students will also add tables and charts to a presentation to present data in a structured form and then finalize a presentation. Target Audience: Students who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint or more experienced Word users who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Advanced Overview

This Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint training class is for users who want to build upon their basic skills. Students will use advanced techniques such as working with Masters and Special Effects within their presentations. Target Audience: Students who have basic skills with Microsoft PowerPoint who want to learn advanced-level skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 13+

Facilitated by: Leigh Elkins

Introduction Overview

This Introduction to Microsoft Word training class is designed for students new to working with Microsoft Word in Windows. Students will learn to create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents. Target Audience: Students who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Word or more experienced Word users who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Intermediate Overview

Students in this Intermediate Word training class should already be able to create, edit, and print Word documents on Windows. In this class, students will learn advanced formatting, use drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts. Target Audience: Students who have basic skills with Microsoft Word who want to learn intermediate-level skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Advanced Overview

In this Microsoft Word training class, students learn advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge, and protecting documents. This class is for Word on Windows. Target Audience: Students who have intermediate skills with Microsoft Word who want to learn more advanced skills or students who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2019 interface.

Quest for Education and Arts is partnering with Webucator to offer exceptional computer software training. Through these courses students will gain proficiency in the software of their choice and earn a certificate of completion. 

Registering for a Webucator course requires  students to sign up for a lab check-in once per week for the duration of the year to keep students accountable and track their progress. Students must submit their certificate to the lab instructor as proof of completion.  Failure to submit the certificate will result in a dropped class and will incur the standard $100 drop class fee. Content is delivered online using videos, readings, quizzes and exercises. The courses are written and delivered by Webucator’s expert instructors. 

ages 7-18

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Advanced Acro will be working on skills including handsprings, tucks, aerials, and advanced partner work.

Dancers must wear form fitting clothes and have hair pulled away from face.

Must have completed Intermediate Acro or equivalent.

ages 12+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolations of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning techniques, and progressions including turns, kicks, and leaps.

Students will need black Jazz shoes.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Gabriella Meents

In this class you will learn songs from different Regions of Mexico, as well as Mexican traditions, and techniques.

ages 7-11

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Ballet I will include barre work, centre work, across the floor, strength training, stretching, and choreography. Dancers will learn ballet terms and vocabulary, proper posture and arm placement, and basic ballet movements such as: plies, tendus, degages, ron de jambes, releves, chaine turns, and bourrees.

Form fitting clothing required, each dancer must come equipped with a hair tie or headband to keep hair away from face.

ages 10-13

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Ballet II will include barre work, centre work, across the floor, strength training, stretching, and choreography. Dancers will learn ballet terms and vocabulary, proper placement for more advanced skills, and ballet movements such as: plies, tendus, degages, ron de jambes, fondus, frappes, battements, adagio, and allegro.

Students are required to wear form fitting clothes and have hair pulled away from face.

Students must have completed Ballet I or equivalent.

ages 13-18

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Ballet III will include barre work, centre work, across the floor, strength training, flexibility training, and choreography. This course will be structured as a traditional ballet class, and will include plies, tendus, degages, ron de jambes, fondus, frappes, battements, adagio, petit allegro, grande allegro, and turn variations. Ballet III will have extra emphasis on centre work and choreography.

All students are to wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.

Students must have completed Ballet II or equivalent.

ages 7-12

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Beginner Acro will focus on strength and flexibility needed for acrobatics. Dancers will work on skills such as forward and backward rolls, bridges, stands, bridge walks, cartwheels, and partner work.

Dancers must wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Beth Solinsky

An exciting class introducing students to Irish step dancing. Learn the basic steps of reel and light jig in order to perform at the Quest fine arts performances at the end of each semester. There may be other community performance opportunities throughout the year such as the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival and the Tucson Celtic Games.

Students will need Irish Dance soft shoes and Quest Irish Dance T-Shirt. Simple costume will be required for Fine Arts Performance

ages 6+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolations of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning techniques, and progressions including turns, kicks, and leaps. There is no prior dance experience needed for Jazz 1.

Students will need black Jazz Shoes.

ages 8+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Musical Theatre is a Jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience, stage presence, facial expressions, and spatial awareness.

Students will need black Jazz shoes.

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Dance company is a great way to learn and practice choreography with a group. You get to improve your dance skills, work on your timing, and build a sense of community with your teammates. Company dancers also have additional performance and travel opportunities, and boosted technique training.

ages 7-18

Instructor: Rayne Reetz

Intermediate Acro will focus on building onto the skills learned in beginner acro. Dancers will work on skills such as walkovers, limbers, spiders, and partner work.

Dancers must wear form fitting clothes and have hair pulled away from face.

Students must have had beginner acro or equivalent.

ages 9+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolations of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning techniques, and progressions including turns, kicks, and leaps.

Students will need black Jazz shoes.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Beth Solinsky

Continuing from year one the dancers will learn more difficult dances such as slip jig and single jig, as well as more advanced reel steps, working towards an amazing performance at the Fine Arts Festival. Potential for other community based performances throughout the year such as the Tucson Celtic Games and the St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.

Students will need Irish dance soft shoes, Quest Irish Dance T-shirt, and costume for Fine Arts Performance.

Students must have had at least year 1 of Irish Dance.

ages 9+

Instructor: Beth Solinsky

Introducing the exciting rhythms of traditional Irish hard shoe dances. Students will learn the basic steps, foot placement and timing required for treble jigs, hornpipes and basic set dances, such as St Patrick's Day and The Blackbird

Irish Dance hard shoes required by the end of the first month.

Students will also need Quest Irish Dance T shirt and Costume for Fine Arts Performance

Some Irish Dance experience preferred , but not required

ages 8+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Students will be introduced to the styles of Jazz and Hip Hop. This will be an extremely fun and upbeat course that will focus on high energy and performance quality. The class will include warm up, across the floor, and center choreography. No prior dance experience is required. Students will need Tennis Shoes and black Jazz shoes.

ages 11+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Students will be introduced to the styles of Jazz and Hip Hop. This will be an extremely fun and upbeat course that will focus on high energy and performance quality. The class will include warm up, across the floor, and center choreography. Students will need Tennis Shoes and black Jazz shoes.

ages 8+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Dancers will learn a variety of leaps and turns traveling across the floor as well as center floor. The leaps and turns learned in class will be derived from multiple dance genres such as Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz. The improvisation portion of class will help dancers to build confidence in their skills and help them to think outside the box. Students will also discover various approaches to the art of improvisation, both as solo performers and in a group dynamic, incorporating contact improvisation techniques to use in a performance setting.

Students will need black Jazz shoes.

ages 11+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

Dancers will learn a variety of leaps and turns traveling across the floor as well as center floor. The leaps and turns learned in class will be derived from multiple dance genres such as Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz. The improvisation portion of class will help dancers to build confidence in their skills and help them to think outside the box. Students will also discover various approaches to the art of improvisation, both as solo performers and in a group dynamic, incorporating contact improvisation techniques to use in a performance setting.

Students will need black Jazz shoes.

ages 5-12 or 13+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

This course is for the triple threat! It will combine all aspects of Musical Theater including singing dancing, and acting! Students will gain confidence onstage and learn to work together as a team to make the performance happen. The students will have a voice to bring suggestions to the directing and creative process of putting together a variety show number for the Fine Arts Festival!

Students will need Dance Clothes(No dresses or jeans) and Fine Arts Festival costume.

No prior experience required.

ages 7+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

Students will learn how to express emotion through dance while incorporating technical skills that are rooted in the styles of ballet, lyrical, and jazz. Students will have a lot of fun learning combinations and movement across the floor, all while praising the Lord! Technique will be strengthened through this class along with flexibility, strength, and expression.

Students will need dance leotard, stretch pants/shorts, and black jazz shoes.

ages 10+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

This class is for students who've had at least one year of ballet, jazz, or contemporary training. Each week will be full of fun choreography, flexibility/strength training, and worship. We will build technical skills as well as style and artistic expression. Contemporary dance combines modern dance, ballet, and jazz techniques. Come praise God through the art of dance!

Students will need Dance attire, Fine Arts festival costume, Black Jazz shoes

Students must have at least one year of ballet, jazz, or contemporary training to enroll in this class.

ages 13+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

Praise God through Contemporary Dance! This is an advanced class where students will each be challenged to expand their dance technique and expression. Each class will be full of difficult choreography, flexibility/strength training, and worship through dance.

Students will need Dance attire, Fine Arts festival costume, Jazz shoes.

Students must have had at least 2 years of ballet and 1 year of jazz or contemporary training.

ages 8+

Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

This class will help students improve their flexibility and strengthen their muscles through various conditioning techniques. Floor barre, yoga, muscle anatomy, core exercises, and other dance techniques will be implemented to help dancers to reach their strength and flexibility goals. Each dancer will keep a log of goals they would like to achieve and as a group we will work through each goal to help each dancer reach their fullest potential.

Students will need a notebook dedicated to this class to keep track of their progress. Jazz shoes are suggested, but not required.

ages 5+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

This 1-hour course will be a lively introduction to tap dance. We will be focusing on keeping time and repeating rhythms using fun exercises, upbeat dances, and rhythmic games. Students will learn beginner tap steps including shuffle, flap, ball change, cramp rolls, buffalo, Irish, and maxi ford. Students will build a foundation to prepare them for any future tap classes! 

Students will need Black Tap shoes, Fine Arts Festival costume.

ages 7+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano

This course is for students who have mastered the basic techniques from level 1. Intermediate tap is a fast-paced, challenging, but still super enjoyable class! To maintain strength and flexibility, students are highly encouraged to train several hours per week in other types of dance. Great supplemental classes include ballet, jazz, acro, leaps/turns, PBT, rhythmic gymnastics, and stretch/ strength. Tap 2 will introduce more skillful moves, difficult rhythms, and a range of Tap dance styles!

Students will need black tap shoes and Fine Arts Festival Costume.

Students must have had at least one year of Tap.

ages 9+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano and Josh Thai

Tap 3 is a course for students who have mastered the basic techniques from levels 1 and 2. Students will begin working on advanced moves such as pullbacks, wings, and grab-offs. Students will be expected to repeat complex rhythms and learn choreography quickly. This class will be fast-paced and challenging while still focusing on developing proper tap technique. Students are highly encouraged to train several hours per week in other types of dance. Great supplemental classes include ballet, jazz, acro, leaps/turns, and stretch/ strength.

Students will need Black Tap shoes and Fine Arts Festival Costume.

Students must have had at least 2 years of Tap.

ages 11+

Instructor: Bethany Giordano and Josh Thai

This course is for dedicated students working on perfecting their technique, increasing speed, and improving stage presence/showmanship. Students will learn more advanced rhythms and how to create their own choreography. Students are highly encouraged to train several hours per week to maintain strength and flexibility. Great supplemental classes include Ballet, Jazz, contemporary, and leaps/turns. High-quality tap shoes are recommended and must be purchased from a dance supply store. Capezio, Block, and Leo are the recommended brands.

Students must have had at least 3 years of Tap.

ages: 8-13

Instructors: Rachel Dircks & Macy Halverson

Drama 1 will focus on developing students memorization skills and stage presence! In class students will improve their acting techniques through theatre games, memorization practice, and by participating in a winter and spring performance!

Students will be responsible for costume fees.

ages 12-18

Instructor: Rachel Dircks

Are you interested in theatre, but don't want to act? This is the perfect class for you! Learn how to design and build props, sets, and costumes. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students and see your designs come to life on the stage. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the technical side of theatre (including lighting and sound design and operation) by assisting backstage during performances.

This is designed to be a collaborative class where we help the performing arts classes obtain sets, props, and costumes that they may need for their productions. Not all the listed supplies will be needed immediately, but we will use a variety of miscellaneous craft supplies throughout the semester.

Students will need a Sketchbook, a Notebook, Pencil and Eraser

ages 11-13

Instructor: Brittany Craver

Come learn the basics of American Sign Language. In this beginners course, your student will learn the alphabet, numbers, basic introductions, colors, emotions, simple phrases and more!

Students will need Signing Naturally units 1-6, Pencil, and a Notebook

ages 10-13

Instructor: Gladys Silva

This course will introduce students to the Spanish language through stories, signs and games. We'll cover the alphabet, basic phrases, common words, verbs, grammar and more so that students will be able to express themselves in simple sentences by the end of the year. We will work predominantly in the present tense.

Students should be able to read and write. No previous experience necessary.

Textbook information coming soon. 

ages 9-13

Instructor: Ginger Sewell

The benefits of learning Latin are numerous, and studies show that better academic outcomes, better math skills, improved English literacy skills and a few of the benefits. Here's the real "biggie!" Learning Latin in FUN, and this class will be loaded with great activities such as the game of "Derivative Detectives!"

The course will cover at least the first half (and possibly more) of the Latin Primer 1 Student Text by Martha Wilson. It can be found at Christianbook.com or Thriftbooks.com. In addition to the text, students will also need a 3-ring binder with notebook paper and pencils and erasers. 

ages 12-18

Instructor: Brittany Craver

Open Sign Lab is for students that would like to practice their ASL receptive and expressive skills by signing with friends in a “no-voice” classroom.

Each class students will be presented with a topic to start a brief discussion. In this time, students will be exposed to several new signs. After discussion time, the class can roam around the room picking a variety of stations and options including playing games, chatting with friends, and chatting with the teacher to practice skills. Some days will even include a sign-taught craft, teacher-led games and more!

Students must have completed a beginner ASL class in order to attend.

ages 10+

Instructor: Carlie Rigg

Advanced Music Theory is a continuation of Music Theory with an emphasis on modal scales, transposition, triad structure, harmonization, ear training, sight reading, and keyboard skills. It is highly recommended for students intending to pursue a career in music.

Required textbook: Book 3 of Alfred's essentials of Music Theory and staff paper

ages 10+

Instructor: Carlie Rigg

This orchestra is unique in its composition in that it seeks to honor God through orchestral music. The instructor is well versed in youth orchestras and has committed to developing a program which uses music in the classical orchestral style to develop ensemble playing skills for our students. Students should have at least 3 years of experience with their instrument. Students will be expected to practice their orchestral pieces at home. The orchestra will perform at various venues from time to time including possibilities at Quest Connects and at the Christmas Gala and the Fine Arts Festival in May. Students will need a 3 ring binder for class.

Open to violinists, violists, cellists and bassists and must have a private teacher.

The orchestra will perform at various venues from time to time

Students will need a 3-ring binder for class.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter

Group violin class for students students with one year or less experience.

Required practice time of 30 minutes 6 times a week.

Students will need Violin, Bow, Rosin, Shoulder rest (Kun or Everest Brand), and Fiddle Time Starters by Kathy and David Blackwell. MP3 download or CD must be included. https://www.amazon.com/Fiddle-Time-Starters-CD-beginner/dp/0193365847.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter

Group class for beginning to advanced classical musicians wanting to learn how to play with others who have had a minimum of 1 year private lesson or group class experience.

Required practice time of 30 minutes 5 times a week.

Recommended that students are able to read music.

Students will need their instrument and all that is required to play properly, music stand, three ring binder.

1 year minimum experience required.

ages 13+

Instructor: Jess Barrera

This course will provide instruction for students to sing in a chorus style group. Students will learn to sing parts and participate in singing spirituals and other Christian choral music. This course will also include some teaching on how to read music.

ages 10+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Req 1 year experience

Study of Country guitar style. Emphasis on lead and rhythm, technique, performance and theory.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter

We study basic fiddle techniques from American, Scottish, Irish, and traditional Celtic songs.

Required practice of 30 minutes 5 times a week.

Recommended: You should be able to read music in first position.

Students will need Violin, Bow, Rosin, Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest Brand), and Celtic Fiddling Made Easy arranged and edited by Carrie Stuckert: (https://www.sharmusic.com/Stuckert-Celtic-Fiddling-Made-Easy-Online-Audio?quantity=1) and The American Fiddle Method volume 1 by Brian Wicklund (https://www.sharmusic.com/Wicklund-The-American-Fiddle-Method-V-1-Vn-Cd-Dvd?quantity=1)

1 year minimum violin experience required

ages 12+

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

A course designed to help brand-new or early beginner guitar players develop an understanding of basic guitar technique, as well as a working knowledge of common musical styles and structures.

Topics covered in this course:

-Components of the instrument

-Basic playing techniques

-Maintaining and taking care of the guitar

-Basic note naming and early fretboard memorization

-Reading music in both standard and tablature notation

-Playing chords and reading chord charts

-Common strum patterns and rhythmic techniques

-Melodies in various styles of music (Traditional, Blues, Rock, Country and Folk)

-Peforming pieces of music as a soloist and in a group.

It is important for students in this class to be able to work on their own as they will be applying what we learn in class to their daily practice at home.

Students will need a guitar, a tuner and the required method book (Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1).

ages 10+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Req 1 year experience

Able to sight read

Further study of guitar technique, theory and performance.

Prerequisite-fundamentals 1 or contemporary 1

ages 6-18

Instructor: Christine Vivona

Play harp in an ensemble with other harpists.

Students will need Manuscript paper and pencil

ages 10+

Instructor: Carlie Rigg

The Music Theory course is designed to enhance music skills and basic music fundamentals. The essential aspects of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form are studied. Throughout the course of the year students will study basic notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, cadences, non-chord tones, form, part-writing and analysis of a score. Aural dictation and ear training are also an integral part of the course and will be taught throughout the year. Individual creativity is nurtured through both rhythmic and melodic composition. This course is highly recommended for students in a musical ensemble.

Required textbook: Alfred's Music Theory Books 1-3

ages 10+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Study of Jazz Guitar - Theory, chord construction, modes, scales, diatonic harmony & jazz harmony. Study will be accompanied by building of repertoire and performance. This is a 3rd year guitar course. 

Required Textbook: Chords and Progressions for Jazz and Popular Guitar by Arnie Berle

Supplies needed: Guitar, tuner, notebook, pencil

Class prerequisite: 2 years of guitar study required.

Fine Arts Festival participation required.

ages 5-11

Instructor: Heidi Hales

This class will utilize lots of movement as we learn to enjoy music through song and musical instruments. We will use ribbon wands, shakers, handbells, rhythm sticks, bucket drums, scarves and and recorders for many kinesthetic learning opportunities. If time allows, we will also learn a folk dance or two such as the Virginia Reel.

Students will need Recorder or flutophone and folder to hold handouts.

ages 12+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Must be basically proficient in your instrument. Slots available for guitar, bass, drums, percussion, vocals, keys. For Beginning Level Band - Learn to play in a Band, perform, and compose.

Required supplies: instrument, cable, amp, notebook, pencil, all other performance necessities.

Fine Arts Festival participation required.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter

This class if for students who have had a minimum of 1 year group violin class experience or have taken private lessons.

Required practicing: 30 minutes 6 times a week.

You may be required to buy another textbook as the year progresses depending on the class progress.

Students will need Violin, Bow, Rosin, Shoulder Rest (Kun or Everest brand), text book, music stand. three ring binder and the following 3 books:

Fiddle Time Joggers by Kathy and David Blackwell: https://www.amazon.com/Fiddle-Time-Joggers-Third-pieces/dp/0193559404/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Fiddle+Time+Joggers&qid=1672269006&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

I Can Read Violin Bk 1 by Joanne Martin: https://www.sharmusic.com/Joanne-Martin-I-Can-Read-Music-Violin-Volume-1?quantity=1

Fiddle Magic by Sally O'Reilly: https://www.sharmusic.com/OReilly-Fiddle-Magic?quantity=1

ages 9+

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

A performance-based instrument class designed for students to develop an ability to perform musical pieces in a collaborative environment.

Main topics covered in this course:

Components of the instrument; basic playing techniques; naming notes and finding them on the instrument; learning to read standard music notation; understanding and playing simple melodies; basic rhythmic ideas; performing music in a group ensemble setting.

Students will be expected to practice for a minimum of 15 minutes daily on their instrument in order to achieve the progress required for success in this course.

By the third week of class, students should have their own ukulele and tuner, whether rented from Quest or purchased elsewhere. Students should also have a copy of the method book being used for the course.

Hal Leonard Kids Ukulele book https://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-Kids-Step-Step-Instruction/dp/1617742392/ref=asc_df_1617742392/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312166025508&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6548585820919464766&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051700&hvtargid=pla-333707925345&psc=1

Students must have 3rd-grade-level English reading skills

ages 9+

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

A course designed for students who have experience in ukulele and would like to develop the skill of performing in an ensemble setting. We will begin with solo and duet performances before working toward pieces with groups of three or more players.

Students will need a Ukulele and method book (TBD).

Students must have 3rd-grade-level English reading skills.

ages 12+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Must be basically proficient in your instrument. Slots available for guitar, bass, drums, percussion, vocals, keys. For Beginning Level Band - Learn to play in a Band, perform, and compose.

Required supplies: instrument, cable, amp, notebook, pencil, all other performance necessities.

Fine Arts Festival participation required.

ages 7-12

Instructors: Jadyn Hoffman & Jess Barrera

Let the little children come... and sing! (For ages 7-12) This class will teach the basics of singing techniques, note reading, and performing in an ensemble. Fine Arts Festival participation required. Students will need a pencil for class.

ages 10-13

Instructor: Ginger Sewell

"God Enriches" is the translation of the Latin motto "Ditat Deus" for our great state of Arizona. Come discover why the men and women who petitioned for statehood felt this best reflected our state. Learn about the stories of pioneers, trappers, missionaries, miners, politicians, and many more whose lives have impacted the beginning of our collective story as residents of the Grand Canyon State. We will study the "5C's" of Arizona that have been essential to our economy. We will also study about our state symbols and why they were chosen. BEST of all, we'll do much of this learning via arts and crafts activities, making a 6th "C," which stand for creativity!

Students must be able to read well. Students will need a pencil and eraser and Az binder to be purchased from Quest office.

age 7-12

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

This course is intended to give elementary and middle school students a basic understanding and enjoyment of music history by looking at various composers and styles through the years, using in-class activities and worksheets. We will examine styles ranging from the Medieval period into the 21st Century.

Students will need pencils and paper. Students must have 2nd-grade reading and comprehension skills.

ages 9-12

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to encourage students to be excited about living in the United States. What makes the United States different from the rest of the world? What famous landmarks show us the amazing stories of the United States?

What students should expect: This class is a “History ALIVE Class”, which means we will be having fun learning through skits, games, discussions, art, and videos. There may be some surprise taste testing of famous foods from different areas of the country, too.

Homework and tests – This class does not have mandatory homework. Every week, I post worksheets with hyperlinked videos we watched in class. I encourage all students to review the videos each week and talk about them with their parents and siblings. The more you talk the more you remember.

We will be exploring the unique stories of the following landmarks and locations.

Students will need Scissors, 2 pencils, a box of markers, and Scotch tape.

I use videos instead of books to truly bring history “alive” for everyone. I print worksheets when needed. The students are highly encouraged to re-watch the videos to increase long-term memory and understanding. I will also challenge them to learn the US geography.

Prerequisites – The students should be able to read and write. If there needs to be an exception, please let me know.

ages 11-16

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to encourage students to be curious about the mysteries of world history and want to research more on their own and keep themselves informed about world events.

What happened in the world between 1980 and 2023? What was life like when your parents and grandparents were young? Learn about modern history to help you understand current events that affect you today.

What students should expect: This class is a “History ALIVE Class”, which means we will be having fun learning through skits, games, videos, discussions, art, and videos. I will include some of the culture and music from the time periods we are covering.

Homework and tests – Required - 1 to 2 hours of online homework each week that is all done in Schoology. Midterms and finals are cumulative.

Below are some of the historical events we will be covering.

• 1980 – Pac-Man was released

• 1983 – The INTERNET was born

• 1985 -- Mikhail Gorbachev becomes the new leader of the U.S.S.R. and starts glasnost and perestroika.

• 1986 – Space shuttle Challenger explodes

• 1988 -- Osama bin Laden forms Al Qaeda

• 1989 – Berlin Wall is taken down.

• 1991 – Collapse of the USSR

• 1996 – The cloning of “Dolly” the sheep.

• 1998 - India and Pakistan both tested nuclear weapons

• 2000 – Cell phones were equipped with cameras and MP3-players

• 2001 – the 9-11 Terrorist Attack on the U.S.

• 2001 – US led an attack on Afghanistan

• 2003 – US invades Iraq

• 2010 – Vladimir Putin was named the person of the year by TIME magazine.

• 2010 - Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti in January 2010

• 2016 – President Trump becomes the 45th President

• 2017 – Fidget Spinners become popular

• 2019 – Hong Kong riots

• 2019 – Baby Yoda is a world sensation

• 2020 – COVID 19 spreads through the world

• 2021 – The Taliban took control of Afghanistan

• 2021 - The NASA rover “Perseverance” landed on Mars

• 2021 – Space X sent 3 tourists on a three-day orbit around earth.

• 2021 – The Suez Canal was blocked for 6 days by one container ship and world trade slowed.

• 2022 - U.S.-China Tensions Grow.

• 2022 - February 24, 2022, Russia launched a "special military operation" that it said was needed to force the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.”

• 2022 – New Technology Trends – Use of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) is increasing and will keep increasing. Facial and voice recognition and more.

Students will need Scissors, a box of Colored Pencils, 2 Pencils, and Scotch Tape.

I use videos instead of books to truly bring history “alive” for everyone. I print weekly worksheets. The students will need to watch the videos multiple times and take notes, just like using a book. The videos I use are Crash Course, Tom Richey, Infographics, the History Channel, and classic educational video clips. All of the videos are hyperlinked each week in Schoology or linked in the Schoology homework assignments.

The class material is age appropriate for Middle School and High School students, however, I recommend this class for “mature” students because we will be discussing real world events. I try to stay neutral when it comes to US politics, however, the students sometimes have discussions about politics in class.

ages 12-14

Instructor: Alex Boxx-Hampton

We will be studying the physical features of the earth and atmosphere and how it affects human activity in different parts of the world.

Students will need college-ruled notebook paper or a spiral notebook for taking notes, pencils, erasers, or erasable blue or black pens.

ages 13+

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

This course in Western Music History covers the time period from about 600-Today. It begins with an introduction to ancient music and continues through the periods of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. The course addresses the musical characteristics, instruments and theory of each period as well as the cultural and historical contexts including philosophy, religion, politics, art, architecture, and daily life. Connections are made to music from other cultures as well as contemporary musical styles.

Students will need the required textbook (A History of Western Music, 7th Edition) and any materials needed for effective note-taking.

ages 8-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

Join us in introducing your child to this vast land we live in called The United States of America.

This course is designed to give your child an overview of the states that make up the USA. We will accomplish this goal by using the Notgrass curriculum called "Our 50 States." Each class will start with a reading and comprehension and mapping activity. The reading activities will entertain your child as they learn about the people, places and landmarks that have made up each state!

After our reading comprehension, the second half of each class will consist of some type of activity/project to reinforce the concepts learned in class. These projects will be as varied as cooking food, singing songs, making art and even some creative writing!

Students will need Notgrass History Curriculum package to include the following:

1) Our 50 States Textbook

2) Our 50 States Atlas Workbook

3) Our 50 states Lesson Review

https://notgrasshistory.com/collections/our-50-states/products/our-50-states-curriculum-package