Johnson

10:00am – 3:00pm Fridays
Class Eight - Twelve, Age 13 - 17 / Students may enroll as long as they will not turn 18 within the current semester.

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Students are invited to join us on Fridays from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: Watercolor, Main Lesson, Lunch, Yoga/Mindfulness, and Main Lesson (continued).

Main Lesson Teacher: Kristy Hall / Biology Main Lesson: Cathy Madison

Watercolor

Students will explore the world of watercolor painting and develop their inner artist by working on a variety of approaches and techniques.

Main Lesson

The main lesson is the academic cornerstone of each day and is planned around a block system so that students may dive deep into a subject. This unique period gives students time for in-depth exploration of mathematics, sciences, language arts, and social studies, while utilizing main lesson books in which students record their academic and artistic reflections of learning. The teacher may use any or all of the lively arts (storytelling, drawing, painting, modeling, drama, etc.) to investigate the material and engage the students. Subjects that may be infused into your student’s main lesson time include:

• Biology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Cells, Genetics, & Embryology

• Hormones & Reproduction

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Acids, Bases, & Salts

• Organic Chemistry

• Elements & Reactions

• Physics and Astronomy

• Thermal Physics

• Optics

• Astronomy

• Electricity & Magnetism

• Humanities

• Literature

• Civics

• Ancient Civilizations

YOGA/MINDFULNESS

This class begins with an alignment-based yoga practice to build strength, mobility, and body awareness. We then take those physical skills to our mental and emotional lives. We learn skills to help us regulate emotions, navigate fear, increase self-compassion and self-confidence, and strengthen our relationships.