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 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 10+

Instructor: Heidi Hales and Nicole Traicoff

Would you like your dog to be a better canine companion? We will explore obedience training with gentle training techniques, how to walk politely on a leash, and also introduce rally, which is obstacle course type training, as well as freestyle which is learning to dance with your dog to music. We will also introduce trick training.

In order to join this class, for safety reasons students must respect that dogs might need a minimum of 6 feet distance between them and other dogs at all times. This class will be taught by a former 4H Dog Project leader.

Students will need a dog crate, 6 foot training leash, possibly longer training leash as well for more advanced students, training collar, and dog treats brought to each class. Students must have their own dog.

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 10-14

Instructor: Henry Yu and Leigh Elkins

The Robotics Team based on FIRST Lego Challenge, students will research, decision-make, problem-solve, and code that will engage them in an engineering process. Students will develop innovative solutions to real-world problems by designing, building, and coding a LEGO® robot to solve themed challenge missions.

Each Challenge season has three parts: the Robot Game, the Innovation Project, and the FIRST Core Values. A team consists of 2 to 10 team members ages 10 to 13 and at least 2 adult mentors. We can only accommodate one team at this time, unless another 2 mentors step forward to help. The emphasis of this class will be student led with mentors serving to assist development of participant skills, as well as team building skills.

This will be a graded class and competitive team. There will be assignments for home. During competition season (fall semester) class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional Friday or Saturday practices.

Each season consists of one or more tournaments with the potential of follow-up state level competition with the ultimate goal of FIRST Lego World Championship. In order to attend these competitions, we need parental help. There will be a parent information meeting the first half hour of the first class.

Team members are expected to attend at least one local event and 80% of scheduled team meetings.

There will be a $75/student fee

ages 10+

Instructor: Greg Cooke

Learn to play chess and compete with classmates

ages 8-11 (cannot turn 12 before May 2024)

Instructor: Amy Peck

Teams of 4-7 members will work together at length (a school year) to solve a predefined problem; and present their solution in a theatrical performance at a student mandatory competition held in the Spring. The competition dates are held on Saturdays. Date TBA. More information can be found at www.odysseyofthemind.com.

Students will need a 3-ring binder with 3 sections. There will be a $75/ student fee. Because of the long-term team commitment to Odyssey of the Mind, (and because there are lots of questions and fun information for families), a parent information meeting will be held near the beginning of the school year to shed some light on this adventure. Students will be encouraged attend 2 Saturday workshops at CDO high school (dates TBA) And MUST BE AVAILABLE to compete at the Regional and State competition dates. (Approx. dates for these are Saturdays in late February and late March.)

"OM' is a creative problem-solving competition program. It was originally created in 1978 by an instructor in New Jersey, and now over 30 countries around the world are represented at the World Finals each summer. Odyssey involves various elements of theatrical performance, planning, writing, construction, improv, and design. The program empowers students with skills such as creative thinking, technical skills, communicating and teamwork.

Students will need Thin 3-ring binder divided into 3 sections. There is a separate $75 class fee.

ages 10+

Instructor: Greg Cooke

Learn how use DSLR cameras from photography to videography.

Students will need some kind of camera other than a cell phone. 

ages 8-10

Instructor: Ashley Strebe

This will be a comprehensive course that covers the four basic components of elementary language arts, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will become more proficient in each of these components by participating in a variety of weekly activities. Reading exercises, such as high-frequency word practice, shared readings and partner readings will allow students to improve their reading fluency and reading comprehension. Students will also improve their writing skills through weekly handwriting practice, shared writing activities, and spelling exercises. Teacher read aloud books will allow students to practice active listening through both the story as well as follow up class discussion. Students will be encouraged to discuss all the books read in class, whether they are partner read books or teacher read aloud books. Corresponding crafts and activities will encourage creativity, a love of reading, and allow students to make deeper connections with the things they have learned in this course.

Students will need flash cards and pencils.

Students should already know the alphabet and be familiar with the sounds letters make.

ages 7-10

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to make classic stories come alive for the students and inspire their imagination and love of reading! The students will be acting out classic stories which will be recorded for sharing with friends and family. In the first semester, the students will be making a video about “The Wise Men”.

Prerequisite – The students enrolling in this class need to know how to read close to their grade level. They also need to be willing to memorize at least a few lines from the stories we are reading.

Daily Activities:

· “Acting Games” – We will be playing icebreaker “acting games”.

· “Listening to Stories” – I will be reading a chapter from the classic chapter books.

· “Reading Out Loud” – The students will be reading parts of the “book of the day” out loud.

· “Acting” – The students and TAs will be acting out the classic “book of the day”.

· “The Three Wise Men” – the students will be reading the story, working on the script, researching the details, or creating the props. (First Semester)

· The second semester the students will be picking a classic story to turn into a play.

*There will be teacher-led discussions on what the authors are trying to show or teach the audience through their stories.

Homework

I will assign approximately 30 minutes of homework each week. I will put the assignments on Schoology. The students will be asked to read with their parents or watch the story we are studying. I will provide the links.

*The students who have the “bigger parts” in “The Three Wise Men” will need to spend more time learning their parts.

*The more parents help with homework in this class the more the students will learn. If the students see their parents enjoy reading, they will enjoy reading.

Parent or Grandparent Volunteers Needed: (The more adult helpers the more we can accomplish)

· If you would like to read your favorite children's short story to the class, please contact me through e-mail and we will set up a day for you. I want to show the students your love of reading.

· If you would like to write a short script for your favorite children’s story, that would be awesome. Let me know.

· If you would like to come to a few classes to help make props for “The Three Wise Men” please contact me.

· If you have any items you would like to donate, please drop them off in room 6 with the label “The Three Wise Men”. Any other props or costumes are welcome too, but please label them.

· If you want to join the fun and volunteer on a regular basis in my classes or any Quest classes, please fill out a TA form or contact Emma Holifield. emmaholifield@questforeducationandarts.com and let her know you want to be a TA. She is looking for TAs for all the QUEST classes.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me through email or text. LisaGiordano@QuestforEducationandArts.com 520-820-7994

*My name is Lisa Riley Giordano, the students call me Mrs. G.

ages 6-12

Instructor: Sara Roberts

Let's dive into the written word! Whether reading a picture book, comic book, chapter book or magazine, students will be cultivating a love of reading and sharpening their reading comprehension skills. Students will present book reports and reading recommendations as well as participate in classroom challenges. A lending library will be available for all to enjoy!

Student must be able to read independently (at any level)

ages 8-12

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

Does your student love to draw silly pictures? Could they practice their writing skills by writing descriptive paragraphs about what they draw? Is your student obsessed with animals in the wild? Would they have fun drawing various animals and enhancing their writing skills by writing summaries of the research they gather about each animal to create a nature journal? Maybe your student wants to write a children’s book and generate artwork to accompany various parts of the story? There are SO many paths a student may choose to embark on with this class.

This class will be very individualized with an emphasis on creating excellent writing pieces from artwork the students create or visa-versa. The types of projects will be as vast and varied as the student’s skills/age. For example, beginner/younger students may choose to generate individual pieces of art with short paragraphs as their writing pieces. However, older and/or more advanced students may choose to work on long-term, bigger projects with writing samples to accompany each drawing piece of the project.

Some students may choose to create their writing piece first to generate an idea of what to draw while others may start with drawing something to get an idea of what to write! To help generate drawing ideas in class, students may use their tablets to follow along with drawing tutorials, use “how-to-draw” books or even free-draw.

All writing samples will be edited by the teacher and undergo multiple rounds of revision. As part of the editing process, students will be encouraged to use dictionaries to learn how to spell misspelled words and a thesauruses to enhance their word choice and make their writing more copious. Please note, some students may have to do/finish parts of their project at home.

The goal of this individualized class is to provide a social arena where students can have fun drawing and sharing ideas and using their artwork to practice/enhance their writing skills.

In the end, all students will leave the class with a polished portfolio of artwork and corresponding writing pieces that they are proud of.

Students will need:

1. Tablet/iPad

2. Mixed Media Paper Pad

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073Y74BBZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

3. Bianyo Marker Set

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L115R5Q?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

4. Set of colored pencils 50-count minimum

ages 6-9

Instructor: Carly Kouba

A multi-sensory course to sharpen math skills that students have already learned while having fun and working in groups. This class develops students' mental math abilities by using 10 frames and rekenreks to practice “seeing” math. Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, clocks, money

Students must know their addition facts to 20, the concept of subtraction, and coin values.

ages 8-9

Instructor: Sara Roberts

This is not a traditional “worksheet-based” math class. This class focuses on various games and friendly competition within groups. The class also centers around money. Kids practice various money labs at the start of each class and earn pretend money that they get to “keep” in their wallet that stays in class. This money can be used to earn prizes or, in some instances, pay debt (late for class, disruptions, bad attitudes, etc).

Kids in this class should ALREADY be able to do the following:

Know all of their multiplication facts 1-6

Understand numbers to 10,000

Able to count any sum of money/combination of coins

Able to read a clock and tell time in any combination of hour and minute hand

We will practice the above mentioned skills as well as increase student’s proficiency in the following skill-sets:

Counting back change and adding and subtracting various sums of money

Reading clocks and adding and subtracting various amounts of time

Mental addition and subtraction with regrouping into patterns of 10

Students will need pencil box, binder, paper, deck of playing cards

ages 9-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

All Math Mania courses are supplemental to an at-home math course. If you need suggestions for an at-home math course, please inquire at the office.

Age AND math skills should be considered when determining what math mania level is best for each student.

This is a multi-sensory course to sharpen math skills students have already been introduced to at home while having fun and working in groups. This is not a traditional “worksheet-based” math class. This class focuses on various games and friendly competition within groups. The class also centers around money. Kids practice various money labs at the start of each class and earn money that they get to “keep” in their wallet that stays in class. This money can be used to earn prizes or, in some instances, pay debt (late for class, disruptions, bad attitudes, etc). Students will also learn how to "budget" money with a class kept ledger.

Kids in this class should ALREADY be able to do the following:

Know ALL of their multiplication facts 1-12

Understand numbers to one-million

Able to count back change and add and subtract various combinations of money

Able to read a clock and tell time in any combination of hour and minute hand

Long division with remainders

Area/perimeter

Mental addition with regrouping of large numbers

We will practice the above mentioned skills as well as increase student’s proficiency in the following skill-sets:

Multiples and factors

Adding and subtracting fractions

Metric system

multiplying and dividing by 1, 2 and 3 digit numbers

Students will need pencil box, binder, paper, deck of cards 

ages 10-12

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

All Math Mania courses are supplemental to an at-home math course. If you need suggestions for an at-home math course, please inquire at the office.

Age AND math skills should be considered when determining what math mania level is best for each student.

This is a multi-sensory course to sharpen math skills students have already been introduced to at home while having fun and working in groups. This is not a traditional “worksheet-based” math class. This class focuses on various games and friendly competition within groups. The class also centers around money. Kids practice various money labs at the start of each class and earn money that they get to “keep” in their wallet that stays in class. This money can be used to earn prizes or, in some instances, pay debt (late for class, disruptions, bad attitudes, etc). Students will also keep a ledger in class to learn how to track money in the bank.

Kids in this class should ALREADY be able to do the following:

Know ALL of their multiplication facts 1-12 proficiently

Understand numbers to one-billion

Able to count back change and add and subtract various combinations of money

Able to read a clock and tell time in any combination of hour and minute hand

Long division with remainders

Area/perimeter

Mental addition with regrouping of large numbers

Multiples and factors

Adding and subtracting fractions

Multiplying fractions

Decimals

Adding and multiplying decimals

We will practice the above mentioned skills as well as increase student’s proficiency in the following skill-sets:

Writing and evaluating expressions with order of operations

Multiply and divide by a 3-digit number

Measurement

Volume

Decimals to the thousandths

Working with unlike fractions

Students will need binder, pencil box, paper, deck of cards

ages 10-13

Instructor: Naomi Kugler

Students will learn to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and manipulate fractions. They will be taught to change fractions to decimals and percents. Students will also be introduced to algebraic concepts.

All students must know multiplication facts form 1 to 12. They must also know how to do long division. If a student enter this class without a firm grasp of these concepts, their experience in this class will be very frustrating.

Students need to bring a pencil and notebook to every class. They also need colored pencils for notes.

ages 9+

Instructor: Todd Fairweather

Non-competitive martial arts training, filled with traditional techniques and movements, students will learn blocks, strikes, kicks, and more for self-defense as well as some of the history of different styles of martial arts. Come learn the fundamentals of both traditional karate/kung fu and modern self-defense in this exclusive marital arts course. Great for students with loads of energy, this class will teach those active learners how to use that power for good.

By instructor approval only. Students will need protective gear. Students must also be enrolled in a Tuesday Martial Arts class at the same time.

ages 7-10

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

Do you like to play tag with your friends? Does the sound of Red-Rover, Red-Rover make you smile? Do relay races make you laugh? Are there days when you need to sit with friends under a shade tree and practice strength and stretching? If so, this is the class for you. This class will combine students ages 7-10 in an outdoor setting to play games, exercise and have fun with friends. Due to the nature of this class and the fact that it meets outside, the weather will determine our activities for the day. During the “hot” months the activities will be more low-impact/social and mostly held under the shade tree. During the cooler months, this class will involve a lot of running and movement in the basketball court area. However, regardless of the weather, every day will involve friendship and laughter! If you are game, bring your energy, good sportsmanship and a water bottle and join us for this action-packed class.

Sneakers and a water bottle everyday!

ages 8-12

Instructor: Naomi Kugler

Students will improve muscle strength and flexibility while learning gymnastics skills. They will practice linking floor skills in series.

Students must be able to complete a forward roll, and confident in holding their own weight on their arms.

ages 5-8 or 9+

Instructor: Todd Fairweather

Non-competitive martial arts training, filled with traditional techniques and movements, students will learn blocks, strikes, kicks, and more for self-defense as well as some of the history of different styles of martial arts. Students will learn fundamentals of both traditional karate/kung fu and modern self defense.

ages 10+

Instructor: Greg Cooke

From Beginner to advance

ages 6-9 or 10-14

Instructor: Brittany Craver

This class is more than just play, although it is a lot of fun! In Warrior P.E. students will play games and sport-like activities while building their skills in sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, taking losses, winning with grace, healthy competitions, motivating others and more.

Each class, we will have a brief discussion understanding God's view on competing and finding applicable Bible verses that relate to our lesson for the week.

Students are expected to dress properly for P.E. class and participate with effort to receive full points for that week.

Students will need proper clothing and shoes for running and a water bottle, a notebook and pencil for writing down notes (occasionally)

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 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 10+

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 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 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 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 8-18

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Instrument lessons tailored to address each individual student's musical needs and learning style. We will go over the components that make up the instrument, as well as the basic fundamental techniques for playing. These techniques will be solidified by playing songs that utilize them. If the student wants to deepen their understanding of music as a whole, we will dive into staff notation-reading, music theory and songwriting techniques. By the end of the year, students should be able to name all the notes on the first five frets of the instrument and sight-read beginner songs using either staff notation or tablature.

If students want to take lessons in groups of 2-3 they must be at least 12 years of age.

Students will need to bring the instrument that they will be learning to play and may also need to purchase a method book based on their experience level, attentiveness and learning style.

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

ages 5+

Instructor: Joel Ford

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Drum lessons. Students will need drum sticks.

ages 8-18

Instructor: Cooper Dircks or Loren Dircks

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Instrument lessons tailored to address each individual student's musical needs and learning style. We will go over the components that make up the instrument, as well as the basic fundamental techniques for playing. These techniques will be solidified by playing songs that utilize them. If the student wants to deepen their understanding of music as a whole, we will dive into staff notation-reading, music theory and songwriting techniques. By the end of the year, students should be able to name all the notes on the first five frets of the instrument and sight-read beginner songs using either staff notation or tablature.

If students want to take lessons in groups of 2-3 they must be at least 12 years of age.

Students will need to bring the instrument that they will be learning to play and may also need to purchase a method book based on their experience level, attentiveness and learning style.

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

ages 8+

Instructor: Loren Dircks

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Private instruction in guitar or bass guitar, all styles, beginner to advanced. Guitar (electric or acoustic), tuner, notebook, and pencil required. 

Participation in Fine Arts Festival required.

ages 6-18

Instructor: Christine Vivona

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Private one on one harp lessons 30 minutes weekly.

Students will need music manuscript book and other harp music depending on level of student.

ages 10+

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Are you committed to maximizing your talent and to working diligently to advance in music? This course requires an audition due to restricted availability. Priority is given to intermediate and advanced students who are interested in pursuing music in college / career but all are welcome to audition. Please arrange a time to meet with Dr Thai by contacting the office at 520-818-8064 and setting up a time to discuss your goals.

Private lessons can be arranged and given at Quest. Times are arranged individually. Instructors will vary depending on time and instrument.

Notice: In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Students must audition.

Student will be required to provide music and supplies as per their individual needs.

ages 5-18

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Private piano instruction.

Needed books: Alfred Piano Series for whichever level they test into or Level 1A if they are beginning (Lesson, Theory, Technic, Performance, Note Speller)

https://www.amazon.com/Alfreds-Basic-Piano-Library-Notespeller/dp/B07STXMSB8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=alfred+piano+1A&qid=1672267512&s=instant-video&sr=1-3

ages 8-18

Instructor: Cooper Dircks

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

Instrument lessons tailored to address each individual student's musical needs and learning style. We will go over the components that make up the instrument, as well as the basic fundamental techniques for playing. These techniques will be solidified by playing songs that utilize them. If the student wants to deepen their understanding of music as a whole, we will dive into staff notation-reading, music theory and songwriting techniques. By the end of the year, students should be able to name all the notes on the first five frets of the instrument and sight-read beginner songs using either staff notation or tablature.

If students want to take lessons in groups of 2-3 they must be at least 12 years of age.

Students will need to bring the instrument that they will be learning to play and may also need to purchase a method book based on their experience level, attentiveness and learning style.

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

ages 3+

Instructor: Kathryn Harpainter or Josh Thai

Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

One-on-One lessons designed to help you progress on your musical journey, no matter where you're starting from.

Students will need Violin, Bow, Shoulder Rest, and Rosin

Books may be needed on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the student.

ages 8-12

Instructor: Naomi Kugler

Students will be encouraged in good health habits while learning about the way the human body is built and functions. They will learn and practice good people skills and what it means to love one another.

We will be taking notes in class as well as having in-class test. Students must know how to read and write.

Students must bring a pencil and notebook to every class. They also need to have colored pencils for note taking.

ages 8-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

This course is language-arts based program that incorporates geography with an emphasis on botany. Each week, students will be required to complete reading work at home to prepare for each class. This work will include reading up to 2 chapters from the book, “The Sassafras Science Adventures- Botany” and recording information in their “SCIDAT Logbook”.

The class portion will emphasize discussions about the book’s topics and complete various hands-on science lab activities/projects to reinforce the concepts.

Students in this class must be able to read and write fluently.

Students will need binder, paper, pencil box, The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3: Botany chapter book and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Botany Edition

ages 6-8

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to get students excited about Chemistry Experiments. I also want to introduce them to the world of Rocket Science, so they know what is happening in the skies above them. The Scientific Method will be introduced to this class, and they will see what lab reports look like.

What students should expect: The students will have a short lesson about the experiment of the day and then conduct the chemistry experiment. The students will be asked to discuss the results and discuss the Scientific Method.

Homework: Students must watch assigned videos each week and earn points by answering questions in class.

Grades: Attendance is very important for this class, so grades will be given for attendance. This class is categorized as an “educational class”, so I also give cumulative tests, midterms, and finals. I will be reading the questions out loud to this age group. The tests are made to be FUN with lots of praise and excitement for correct answers. Grades are not as important for this age group; the priority is being able to learn to like or even love test day and treat it like a game day and to learn to study for tests in an organized enjoyable way.

Chemistry Experiments

• Make different kinds of slime

• Chemistry of ice cream

• Changing colors with acids and bases

• Chemistry of baking experiments

• Make safe Elephant Toothpaste

• Plus more!!!

Rocket Science

• Make different types of rockets and rocket fuel

• Look at videos of current real rockets going to into space.

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

Books: None. I will be using videos instead of books. I will print worksheets and mini lab reports. Weekly videos and homework will be posted in Schoology. I encourage everyone to watch the videos more than once to increase long-term memory.

ages 9-12

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to get students excited about Chemistry Experiments and Concepts. I also want to introduce them to the world of Rocket Science, so they know what is happening in the skies above them. We will also be discussing the Scientific Method and how each experiment could be turned into a Science Fair Project.

What the students should expect: This class will be 1 ½ hours long so the students have plenty of time to have a short lesson, watch a demo video and conduct experiments and fill out mini-lab reports. We will be memorizing part of the Periodic Table by singing “The Periodic Table Song”.

Homework: This class does have 1 to 2 hours of mandatory homework each week. Most homework will be done online through Schoology. It will consist of watching one or two videos and typing 6 sentences about what was learned. The students will also need to work on memorizing “The Periodic Table Song” at home.

Grades: Attendance is very important for this class, so grades will be given for attendance. This class is categorized as an “educational class”, so I also give cumulative tests, midterms, and finals. There will be in class review sessions and review packets e-mailed to you.

Chemistry Experiments

• Turn milk into plastic

• Chemistry of ice cream

• Multiple experiments with acids and bases

• Make bouncy balls with Borax

• Make different types of Elephant Toothpaste

• Plus more!!!

Rocket Science

• Making different types of rockets

• Firing rockets

• Studying Space X, Satellites, NASA, the ISS

• Study how to get to Mars

I will send home practice tests that parents can use to help their children study for the tests.

Students will need 2 Pencils, markers, scotch tape, and good scissors. These supplies will be kept in a QUEST-provided personal pencil box probably in room 6. The supplies can be used for any class in the same room.

I will be using videos instead of books. I print worksheets for the students when needed. I will also be printing fill in the blank lab reports. Weekly videos and homework will be posted in Schoology. I encourage everyone to watch the videos more than once to increase long-term memory.

This is an “Advanced” class, so students need to be able to do a basic reading, writing, and typing. The students must also be able to handle a class that is 1 ½ hours long.

ages 6-8 or 9-12

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

The goal of this class is to inspire students to be curious about how people lived and played in Bible times and beyond.

What students should expect: This class is a “hands-on” class. Weekly, different projects will be created using different natural materials and recycled materials. We will also have a short video and a class discussion each week about the project.

Homework and tests – This class does not have mandatory homework. Every week, I post the class agenda 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.

Grades – Participation and attendance is very important in this class and will be graded.

Some of the ancient inventions and inventors will be:

• Making clay

• Making food from ancient recipes

• Creating games

• Making toys using items from nature that children in Bible times may have played with.

• Making simple tools

• Making different types of shelters

• Studying Egyptian inventions

• Studying Roman inventions

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

I use videos instead of books to help the students see the inventions and inventors. I will print worksheets when needed. The students are highly encouraged to rewatch the videos to increase long-term memory and understanding.

ages 7-10

Instructor: Sara Roberts

Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) is the new research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.

ages 10-14

Instructor: Nicole Traicoff

This course will teach the basics of biology and life sciences while focusing on oceanography and marine biology. We explore the undersea world, going through the different habitats and phyla of ocean life including: ocean life zones, sharks, rays, fish, ocean mammals, kelp, plankton and so much more! This course is loosely based on the Young Explorers series from Apologia, but there is no textbook requirement. Students will learn the fundamentals of the scientific method through simple experiments, demonstrations and dissections, learn and practice good note-taking skills and how to research and form written and oral reports. Students should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class time on homework.

This class is available to 9th grade students for high school credit. They will be assigned additional work each week in order to earn the high school credit.

Students will need notebook and binder for in-class notes and worksheets, pencil, access to computer for homework and research assignments

Readings will be provided by instructor or available online.

ages 8-10

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

Each topic in this class will start with a video “hook” that will get kids thinking about the topic in very interesting ways. After the "hook," the kids start an experiment with a hands-on lab/project to find more answers to the "mystery." This is a general science class that has the potential to cover a broad range of topics such as:

Plant adaptations, erosion and earth's surface, material properties, weather and climate, forces/motion/magnets, human body, sound waves and communication, energy/energy transfer and electricity, ecosystems and the food web, water cycle and earth's systems, stars and the solar system, chemical reactions and properties of matter

This will be a very hands-on class! And your kids will be finding the answers to questions such as: "could you transform something worthless into gold?" or "what do fireworks, rubber and silly-putty have in common?"

Students will need pencil box, paper, binder 

ages 3-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

Please schedule individual times for coaching on science fair ideas and progress through the entire science fair process.

Coaching textbook written by Quest. It will be provided online, chapter by chapter.

ages 8-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

STREAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Reading and Writing, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

In this class, students will be using these skills to solve problems and complete labs in a collaborative and hands-on manner.

Students need to be able to read and write fluent for this class.

Students will need pencil box, binder, paper

ages 8-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

This class is equivalent to taking a science elective and the topic covered from year to year will vary considerably. This year will focus on ecosystems. This course will emphasize reading, writing and lab-experimentation. We will also conduct a “science project” in class that will require a formal lab write-up. Students will also be expected to participate in the science fair for class credit. This class will have homework, quizzes through schoology and other assignments that will all be graded.

Students must be able to read and write fluently to enroll in this class.

Topics this class will cover include:

Abiotic and Biotic Factors, Levels of Organization, Food Chains and Food Webs, Energy Pyramids and Trophic Levels, Interactions of Living Things, Earth’s Terrestrial Biomes, Earth’s Aquatic Biomes, Ecological Succession

Students will need Ecosystems - printed Unit from The Good and the Beautiful

ages 8-11

Instructor: Jenny Jenkins

This class is equivalent to taking a science elective and the topic covered from year to year will vary considerably. This year will focus on energy. This course will emphasize reading, writing and lab-experimentation. We will also conduct a “science project” in class that will require a formal lab write-up. Students will also be expected to participate in the science fair for class credit. This class will have homework, quizzes through schoology and other assignments that will all be graded.

Students must be able to read and write fluently to enroll in this class. Topics this class will cover include:

The Scientific Method, Types of Energy, Potential Energy Forms, Kinetic Energy Forms, Thermal Energy, Light Energy, Sound Energy, Electricity, Magnetism, Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy and Conserving Energy

Students will need Wonders of Energy Course book from The Good and the Beautiful and Wonders of Energy Student Journal grades 3-6 from The Good and the Beautiful