C.H.O.I.C.E.
Cooperative meets Monday mornings at First Christian Church in Newburgh.
All classes are for 12 weeks unless otherwise noted.
There is $25 fee per family per semester to cover facility related expenses. Below you will find a variety of classes available for the Fall semester. Students may take one or up to five classes including an off campus art class. Prices are set by each individual teacher.
Many class fees include supplies/materials needed for the lessons.
*Classes may be deleted if there is not sufficient enrollment. Individual teachers have final say on class divisions, age divisions if any, and enrollment numbers.
To enroll contact Carri Schmitz mcacschmitz@frontier.com for an application.
*STAGE SKILLS*********************************
Acting, speaking, and performing. Students learn the life skills of cooperation, self confidence, voice and diction, and of course, how to improvise on stage when things don’t go exactly as planned. Instructor Hope long's class will include developing a character, basic stage direction and theatrical terms,stage movement, make-up, how to obtain and assemble simple costumes and props, theatrical games, and plenty of fun. (9 years and up)
Tuition$ 75 per student per semester
*PRESCHOOL READING READINESS*******************
This class will focus on developing vocabulary, attention span, and interest in books. Instructor, Jenny Cunningham ( M.A. English from University of Tennessee) will incorporate reading aloud with short discussion for comprehension following. The semester will begin with short picture books and lead into longer picture books, then illustrated short chapter books. Along with the read-aloud component, students will do other reading readiness activities including discerning chronological order and talking about characters, as well as songs and simple crafts.
( ages 3-5) This class will meet for 45 minutes.
Tuition $45 per student per semester
*SPANISH**************************************
Don Seaman again offers his Spanish course featuring an interactive auditory approach. Mr. Seaman emphasizes proper pronunciation of the Spanish vowel and consonant sounds.
*Spanish 1 -available to students age 7 and above or students who have taken his Spanish Primary level course.
*Advanced Spanish -for students who have previously studied with Mr. Seaman, or those who undergo an individual evaluation by Mr. Seaman, and are felt to be ready for the class.
Tuition-$60 per semester per class with a maximum of $150 for three or more students from the same family.
*MARTIAL ARTS*********************************
This class will teach the basics moves of karate, some self defense and kata (form, and encourage self discipline, self-confidence, and self control. Biblical scriptures will be discussed as part of the program. Instructor, Shayna Dosset, is a third degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and a 2nd degree black belt in Chin Ji Do, which combines Tae Kwon Do with Jujitsu. She has earned numerous national and regional titles and a Gold Medal in the World Series (2002). Shayna teaches both children and adults at Chad’s School of Martial Arts in Evansville. (All ages) Parents are welcome to attend with their student.
Tuition $60 for the semester ($20 per month)
*ART******************************************
A true art educator, Laura Mitchell brings her expertise and enthusiasm for art to the classroom. “Miss Laura” of Mitchell Art Academy and clay Studio, teaches with a philosophy that everyone can learn to make art and it’s impossible to make a mistake. Students learn techniques in a stress free atmosphere and are encouraged to explore the media and express themselves. Art History is sprinkled among the lessons as students are exposed to the styles and techniques of the great masters from the renaissance to the present. All acrylic and watercolor paints, brushes, palettes, canvases, drawing pencils, erasers, mediums, and papers supplied. Students need only bring painting shirts to protect clothing. Students learn not just how artists accomplish great works, but why the works are significant in the first place. Art is fun! Elementary age and up.
Tuition $ 75 per 4 week * session 25% discount given on siblings.
( New students accepted at any time throughout the session)
*OFF CAMPUS CLAY CLASS************************
Squishy, wet clay, and fun! Create a 3D masterpiece. Located one mile down Hwy. 216 - Mitchell Art Academy and Clay Studio - 1:30 p.m. Mondays Either class. Instructor Laura Mitchell
Tuition $75 per 4 weeks* 25% discount given on siblings.