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.

see AP Computer Science A in iClass

ages 16-18

Instructor: Leigh Elkins

Students are introduced to software engineering and object-oriented design while they learn the Java programming language for AP® Computer Science A (AP® CSA). Students will

-Learn in a user-friendly and visually rich multimedia environment

-Do software engineering work connected to the real world

-Analyze open-source code

-Collaboratively develop algorithms

-Gain experience writing and making sense of documentation

Students must have had Computer Science Principles, Computer Science Discoveries, and/or a similar introductory computer science course.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

ages 13+

Facilitator: Leigh Elkins

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. 

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.

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 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 18+

Instructor: Beth Solinsky

An introduction to Irish step dancing for adults who have always wanted to try this dance form but perhaps haven't had the opportunity. Come get some great exercise while learning the basic steps for reels and jigs as well as some team dances.

Students will need Irish dance soft shoes, Quest Irish Dance T-shirt, Simple costume for the Fine Arts Festival

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

Instructor: Gabriella Meents

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

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 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

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 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 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 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

1 year experience required

Able to sight read

Further study of guitar technique, theory and performance.

Prerequisite-fundamentals 1 or contemporary 1

ages 6-18

Christina 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 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 15-18

Instructor: Katrina Lusteck

Let’s dive into the cultures, communities, and countries of God’s creation. It’s not just about learning locations and landforms, but also how humans interconnect with those features. Not only will we be studying people and places, but we will be making food, creating art, learning crafts, and watching films. Our exploration will include, geography concepts, geopolitics, animals, countries, cultures, history, current events, foods, and more!

Homework: Expect between 1 - 2 hours each week.

Students will need Composition book, online access, printer, pens, pencils, a highlighter, acrylic paint set (shorturl.at/ntJZ6), watercolor set (shorturl.at/ceprz). Students will also need to gather food ingredients every 3 weeks or so.

Required Textbook: The Trivia Lover’s Guide to the World: Geography for the Lost and Found ISBN- 1442214031

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 14-18

Instructor: Shari Kirschner

This class introduces students to the biological and theoretical foundations of psychology. We will explore why people think, act, and feel the way they do. Some of the topics we will cover include: mental illness, substance abuse, development across the lifespan, motivation and emotion, personality, and a wide range of other topics. This interactive course is designed for all students to participate through class lectures, individual and group projects, and class discussions. Emphasis will be placed on critically thinking about these topics from a biblical worldview. Real world examples and case studies will be regularly discussed.

Students will need access to Modern States. (2014). Introductory Psychology. Available at: https://modernstates.org This is a free online textbook that is designed for this course

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 14-18

Instructor: Alex Boxx-Hampton

We will study United States history from the colonies to the early 2000s.

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

ages 16-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

This is an in-depth, fast-paced second year chemistry course for advanced students with a genuine interest in chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine. This  course covers key topics such as chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, periodic table trends and predictions, in-depth chemical bonding, organic chemistry, polymer science, titrations, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and exposure to complex chemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on the use of chemistry in the physical world and our daily lives. The course fosters skills necessary to describe chemical processes and behaviors and to solve numerical and verbal problems in chemistry. Students learn useful chemistry laboratory techniques, gain the ability to formulate experimental questions, design scientific experiments, effectively articulate scientific findings, conduct error analysis and strengthen understanding of course material. The course provides students with a thorough grounding in chemical principles and quantitative reasoning, and is equivalent to a first year college level general chemistry sequence, including a broad laboratory component.  Self-motivated, independent learners who have demonstrated strong abilities in previous science courses are encouraged to take this rigorous course.   

Students will need Calculator, Colored Pencils, and 3 ring binder.

Textbooks: Timberlake Chemistry - available for rent, Zumdahls Chemistry for reference, Organic chem - available for rent

Students must have completed Algebra 1.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

Continued exploration of topics in physics as determined by the instructor and student. The student will have the option of possibly teaching one or two class periods in the introductory college bound physics as appropriate.

Textbooks: Conceptual physics and supplemental readings

Students must have completed Algebra 1.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

This course covers a comprehensive variety of topics for high school chemistry including a lab safety certification requirement, atomic history and modeling, balancing equations, stoichiometry, acids and bases, reaction types, states of matter, the chemistry of light, Lewis structures and VSEPR modeling plus many more things in a fun and engaging experience. Our course is unique among chemistry courses because we use a much more hands on approach with many different models, interactive activities, and real life applications. Students will leave the course with a collection of lab reports that demonstrate they completed the classic labs colleges are looking for during the admission process, but with so much more practical and memorable knowledge because they were engaged and participated every time they encountered class. Students leave the course with a working knowledge of what they were taught. They demonstrate this with a hands-on midterm and final exam. Experience chemistry for life.

Course Prerequisites: Completion of a pre-algebra course with at least a B or higher. No exceptions will be made.

Textbook: World of Chemistry by Zumdahl 2nd edition available for rent from Quest for education and arts.

Required student supplies: lab coat, goggles, closed toed shoes, clothing covering the body. NO SHORTS, TANK TOPS, SKIRTS THAT DO NOT COVER LEGS. colored pencils x 24, calculator is mandatory, laptop / tablet recommended, ruler, 3 ring binder, pens, pencils, notebook paper, dividers, 3x5 white notecards, 3x5 neon notecards, ring for securing the cards together.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to successfully compete in a college level science environment. The course will begin with the laws of motion. We will continue to explore the areas of relativity, optics, gravity, light, and sound, waveforms, electricity and power. There is a significant component of particle and theoretical physics not found in typical HS physics curricula which will be very beneficial to students in the long term. Our course is unique among physics courses because we use a much more hands on approach with many different models, interactive activities, and real life applications. Students will leave the course with a collection of lab reports that demonstrate they completed the classic labs colleges are looking for during the admission process, but with so much more practical and memorable knowledge because they were engaged and participated every time they encountered class. Students leave the course with a working knowledge of what they were taught. They demonstrate this with a hands-on midterm and final exam. Experience how life is constructed around physics.

Class pre-requisites: Chemistry and successful completion of Algebra I- students should have a strong understanding of Algebra I. No exceptions will be made.

Required textbook: Conceptual Physics, 2nd or 3rd edition by Paul Hewitt available for rent from Quest for Education and Arts.

Required supplies: Calculator, graph paper, colored pencils, ruler, pencils, pens, paper, 3 ring binder and dividers, notecards and ring to hold them together.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Nicole Traicoff

Students will explore the field of ecology: the scientific study of organisms interacting with each other and their environments. Ecology includes such topics as animal interactions, symbiotic relationships, population dynamics food webs, biology of the Sonoran Desert, phenology, sustainable science practices and field study methods. We will also explore connections between ecological processes and the natural world through Earth Science topics such as: the water cycle, nutrient cycling, decomposition, erosion, weathering, volcanoes, tectonic plates, and our place in the universe. We will also learn and practice standard scientific and field research procedures, how to understand scientific articles and how to design experiments and collect data. Exploration of the natural world allows us to better understand our place in the world, and what we understand, we come to love and protect.

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

All readings will be provided by instructor or online.

ages 11-14

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

We will be focusing on learning about the architectural styles of castles and building castles in the first semester. We will focus on the physics of roller coasters and building marble coasters in the second semester

Each class will have hands-on engineering projects that reinforce the "Engineering Design Process". The students will learn how to use tools like box cutters, tin snips, drills, and Dremel tools.

The points in this class are awarded for attendance, participation, and projects.

The students will be asked to work on some projects at home.

Students will need scissors, 2 pencils, colored pencils, and Scotch tape.

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

Students must be able to handle a 1-1/2 hour class and be able to work independently on projects.

ages 11-14

Instructor: Lisa Giordano

This class will be doing hands-on Engineering and Architectural projects. This class is for students (ages 11-13) who enjoy building, designing, and experimenting. Each class will have hands-on engineering projects that reinforce the "Engineering Design Process." Some of the planned projects will be researching and building MODERN MARVELS. We will be studying how Modern Marvels are built and then building something similar. An example of an activity will be to study the best suspension bridges in the world and then build our own version of the “best suspension bridges” that we can build in a classroom. We will also be studying modern engineering disasters and how they could have been avoided,

The points in this class are awarded for attendance, participation, and projects.

Homework: The students will be asked to work on some projects at home and do research reports about projects.

Examples of Modern Engineering Marvels that we will be studying:

• The International Space Station

• The world’s largest ships

• The city of Dubai and all its engineering feats

• Palm Islands – 3 large manmade islands - Dubai

• The Chunnel, is a 32- mile underwater rail tunnel

• Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building built in 2010 - Dubai

• The Chandra X-ray Telescope – the largest satellite ever launched

• The Tide Barrier Project of Venice

• "Fallingwater" or Kaufmann Residence built by Frank Lloyd Wright

• The world’s largest dams

• And more that the students will choose

This class will need donated recycled items for some projects.

Students will need to leave their supplies in room 6. Good scissors, 1 roll of masking tape, 2 pencils, and colored pencils. QUEST will provide personal box for supplies.

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

Students must be mature enough to learn to handle tools. The students must be mature enough to work on project independently in the classroom.

ages 11-14

Instructor: KrisAnn Traicoff

Did you know that insects live on every continent and outnumber humans 1000 to 1? Whether you consider them friends, foes or (possibly) food, insects are fascinating creatures. This course will dive into understanding the many classes of insects, their biodiversity, habitat and life cycles. We will explore insects that live on land, in the water, and those who build their own complex structures. In a hands-on environment we will raise live insects to study their behavior, examine their physical characteristics and explore their life cycles. From pesky mosquitoes and acrobatic dragonflies to mysterious moths and industrious ants, we will develop an understanding of the benefits of insects and what we can learn from them.

Students will need 3 ring binder with tabs, looseleaf, pen/pencils.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

This course differs from College Bound Chemistry in that work is customized to make sure the student who is not college bound had an opportunity to complete a chemistry course that will allow them to prepare for life without the pressure of meeting the expectations placed on someone who is preparing for college. The course is conducted concurrently with College Bound Chemistry but homework expectations will differ. Openings are limited. It covers a comprehensive variety of topics for high school chemistry including a lab safety certification requirement, atomic history and modeling, balancing equations, stoichiometry, acids and bases, reaction types, states of matter, the chemistry of light, Lewis structures and VSEPR modeling plus many more things in a fun and engaging experience. Our course is unique among chemistry courses because we use a much more hands on approach with many different models, interactive activities, and real life applications. Students will leave the course with a collection of lab reports that demonstrate they completed the classic labs colleges are looking for during the admission process, but with so much more practical and memorable knowledge because they were engaged and participated every time they encountered class. Students leave the course with a working knowledge of what they were taught. They demonstrate this with a hands-on midterm and final exam. Experience chemistry for life.

Course Prerequisites: Completion of a pre-algebra course with at least a B or higher. No exceptions will be made.

Textbook: World of Chemistry by Zumdahl 2nd edition available for rent from Quest for education and arts.

Required student supplies: lab coat, goggles, closed toed shoes, clothing covering the body. NO SHORTS, TANK TOPS, SKIRTS THAT DO NOT COVER LEGS. colored pencils x 24, calculator is mandatory, laptop / tablet recommended, ruler, 3 ring binder, pens, pencils, notebook paper, dividers, 3x5 white notecards, 3x5 neon notecards, ring for securing the cards together.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

This course differs from College Bound Physics in that work is customized to make sure the student who is not college bound has an opportunity to complete a physics course that will allow them to prepare for life without the pressure of meeting the expectations placed on someone who is preparing for college. The course is conducted concurrently with College Bound Physics, but homework expectations will differ. Openings are limited. This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to have a broad understanding of physics that will serve the student no matter what field they enter into. The course will begin with the laws of motion. We will continue to explore the areas of relativity, optics, gravity, light, and sound, waveforms, electricity and power. There is a significant component of particle and theoretical physics not found in typical HS physics curricula which will be very beneficial to students in the long term. Our course is unique among physics courses because we use a much more hands on approach with many different models, interactive activities, and real life applications. Students will leave the course with a collection of lab reports that demonstrate they completed the classic labs colleges are looking for during the admission process, but with so much more practical and memorable knowledge because they were engaged and participated every time they encountered class. Students leave the course with a working knowledge of what they were taught. They demonstrate this with a hands-on midterm and final exam. Experience how life is constructed around physics.

Class pre-requisites: Chemistry and successful completion of Algebra I- students should have a strong understanding of Algebra I. No exceptions will be made.

Required textbook: Conceptual Physics, 2nd or 3rd edition by Paul Hewitt available for rent from Quest for Education and Arts.

Required supplies: Calculator, graph paper, colored pencils, ruler, pencils, pens, paper, 3 ring binder and dividers, notecards and ring

ages 15-18

Instructor: Nicole Traicoff

This course will cover the basic concepts of introductory biology including: taxonomy and the structure of life; introductory biochemistry; cells, and organisms; life histories and growth; matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems; genetics, inheritance and variation in organisms; cellular and organismal reproduction; biodiversity; biomimicry and intelligent design.

We will also explore the biology of several phyla of life including mammals, reptiles, insects as well as the plant and fungi kingdoms.

This class will be a mixture of in-class lectures, activities, and take-home readings, where the projects and activities are done in class and the student reads and accesses most of the core material from home.

Students will need Notebook and binder for in-class notes and worksheets, pencil, access to computer for homework, research assignments and recorded lectures.

Textbook: TBD

Students must have completed Chemistry to take this course and Physics would also be helpful.

ages 14-18

Instructor: Leigh Elkins

We are surrounded everyday by the products and systems designed by engineers, and all our lives are enriched by the work of engineers. Throughout the Teach Engineering collection, engineering is used as a vehicle to integrate math and science fundamentals through open-ended, hands-on discovery that poses questions to students—why does this work and how it is relevant to your lives? As technological literacy is enhanced, students begin to understand the role engineers play in everything we see around us, inspiring them to explore a world of possibilities.

Students must have completed Algebra 1, and it would be helpful to have had some physics as engineering is the application of science - especially physics.

Students will need calculator, pencil, paper, ability to print papers from home.

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 13-14

Instructor: Nicole Traicoff

Physical Science will explore many areas of science through hands on lessons and experiments. We will practice using the scientific method, collecting data and making observations. This class will be a mixture of in-class practice assignments, teaching exercises, activities, and take-home readings. The projects and activities are done in-class and the student reads and accesses most of the core material from home.

Physical Science includes these modules:

Science - The Basics

Chemistry Properties and States of Matter

Chemistry - Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Chemistry - Chemical Bonds

Chemistry - Reactions and Energy

Physics - Motion

Physics - Forces

Physics - Energy

Physics - Waves and Sound

Physics - Light

Physics - Electricity and Magnetism

Earth Science - Our Earth

Earth Science - Our Atmosphere and Beyond

Chemistry and Physics and the Life Sciences

Students will need Notebook or binder, home access to computer

Textbook: Apologia Physical Science

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 11-14

Instructor: Katrina Lusteck

This class is a fun and exciting way for middle school students to learn about different career opportunities within the veterinary field.

Explore specialty fields and important topics in veterinary medicine.

Get up close and personal with animals to learn proper handling techniques and perform physical examinations.

Learn medical terminology, watch surgeries and procedures, and learn about some of the medications used to treat animal illnesses.

Learn all about physiology in the anatomy lab, including at least one dissection.

Practice your understanding of animal behavior with hands-on doggie obedience lessons.

Build your vet skills! Practice bandaging and suturing, learn how to read x-rays, give a clinical exam to a dog, and work as a team to solve challenging medical cases.

HOMEWORK: Students may not have homework some weeks, and other weeks they will. Expect 1-3 hours of homework each MONTH.

Students must have a notebook and internet access. Students must have access to the course on a weekly basis for homework assignments and to print materials for class.