Gilbert Public Schools

Chess Emporium is designed to teach children of all ages how to play chess from scratch, and help them develop their game to a new level. Advanced students will be given instruction on abstract theory, tournament preparation, and the educational benefits of chess. Chess instructors will provide a list of dates when class will not be held during the fall semester. *Please note there will be no class on half-days, holidays, and during school breaks. Chess is open to grades K - 6th.

VIRTUAL ZOOM class combining dance and cheer in an upbeat dance class online! Class will consist of a warm up, stretch, dance routine, cheer chant, dance and cheer technique, and a dance games. Great way to exercise indoors while having fun. This class will help to build confidence, socialization, creativity, memorization, and flexibility. (1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter classes will learn different dances and cheers)

VIRTUAL ZOOM class fusing hip hop and jazz in an upbeat dance class online! Class will consist of a warm up dance, stretch, dance fusion routine, technique, and a dance games. Great way to exercise indoors while having fun. This class will help to build confidence, socialization, creativity, memorization, and flexibility. (1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter classes will learn different dances)

Elements is a fun and innovative piano program that teaches kids how to play the piano or keyboard. While most keyboard methods are based on outdated 17th-19th century European fundamentals, the Elements approach is easy, fun, exciting, and rewarding! Not only do our classes enable beginners the capacity to play their favorite songs on their VERY FIRST lesson, but our students look forward to each class, time and time again! 1st - 6th Grade.

The student will start the course by identifying their successes as a performer, and who they are in the eyes of the theatre world. Students will be assisted in building on: What style they enjoy performing, What characters they identify with, Audition etiquette

This Beginning Level Ballet is for dancers new to ballet or for dancers moving up from Pre-Ballet or Creative Movement. Students will learn proper technique and are taught through creative dances and imagination. Students will learn such skills like: posture, balance, body awareness, communication skills, confidence, discipline and physical expression.

Fashion and Fiber Studio Online introduces young designers, to tailoring, mending, embellishments, and reuse experimentation with an emphasis on updating and personalizing existing wardrobe pieces and an in-depth look at the science and construction of the textiles that exist in our closets. While learning foundational skills in garment construction and exploring materials, students build skills in fashion research and drawing, altering existing garments, hand sewing, embroidery, and traditional textile techniques from across the globe. In order to develop a complex and broad view of possibilities for creating clothing and using textiles, explorations will focus not only the professional fashion world, but on fashion in everyday life––how people communicate through clothing and how we use fashion to express ourselves. Fashion and Fiber Studio Online will culminate in an online fashion exhibition for friends and family, and a digital exhibition of completed works and in-process images for the public. Sewing machines will not be used in the planning, demonstration or completion of any projects. No previous experience is required.

Students learn how to create their own graphic novel! With creative writing and drawings, students create a story. Students actively apply the skills and techniques to create a meaningful project. Students will learn skills like: creative exploration, observation skills, color and layout design, communication skills and problem solving skills. Students must provide writing materials.

This course is for musicians that want to explore music in a variety of ways including moving, singing, dancing, chanting, playing instruments, and using manipulatives. This class has a curriculum of diverse music specifically designed to increase student potential while they are at this particular developmental stage. Students of all ages will learn to use their singing voice, instrument technique, and many different ways to use their bodies--all in a positive and encouraging environment.

In this class students will focus on developing their singing/acting/movement skills in a variety of musical theatre performing styles. From Fosse, to Porter students practice to perfect their musical song of their choice. With guidance from the instructor, students design their own musical performance. Students learn skills like: healthy vocal qualities, music theory, body awareness, confidence, how to create a character and creative expression through song.

This course will be an exploration of visual arts. We will utilize various mediums, including pencils, charcoal and paints. Ultimately, students will be able to choose which medium suits them best, and begin to use it for self expression. Creativity will be encouraged. Students will also learn about color mixing and various techniques. This course is geared toward 4th grade and up. Self expression is of the utmost importance, as we move through the class. Students must provide materials, and the material list will be sent out a week prior to the start date. Please see the list below for recommended materials: 1.Graphite pencils #2B and/or 2H 2.Sketch books: Strathmore 400 Series Drawing pads, 8” X 10” 3.Eraser: Kneaded rubber eraser 4.Charcoal: Windsor & Newtons Artist’s “Vine” or “Willow” 5.Brushes: Size #2, Length 1/2” x 1/16” with short handle 6.Watercolors: American Journal Artist or Nomad Pallets 7.Watercolor Paper: Canson 140# cold pressed pad 7” X 10” These are recommendations by the instructor but please feel free to buy the closest option to these products if you are buying locally.

A fun, supportive introduction to yoga and mindfulness, kid-style for K-8th! Enjoy access to fun, engaging classes that teach children the basics of yoga and mindfulness. Through our classes, kids will practice breathing exercises, yoga poses, games, visualizations, and relaxation activities. In this class students will learn resilience, positive perceptions, good health habits and mindful awareness, empowering participants, at home and in life.

Creative Drama or Improv is the foundation of play for all ages! Students will learn how to solve, work as a team and use their imagination to produce characters and stories. This class can work uniquely with each age group ensuring the material is age appropriate. Students will learn theatre skills through fun games, exercises and short scenes. Through this program they will gain self-confidence, make friends, learn memorization and projection skills that will help them succeed in life. This is a positive, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere where everyone is celebrated. Students will acquire such skills like: confidence in public speaking, dramatic structure, critical problem solving skills, inventiveness & brainstorming.

Students in grades kindergarten and up learn and practice descriptive writing, fiction, poetry, and drama. This class will teach different types of writing styles and students will practice what was discussed. Students may also have the option to participate by sharing their work orally. Students will learn skills like: creative exploration, observation skills, color and layout design, communication skills and problem solving skills. Students must provide writing materials.

AI is a part of our lives today and is increasingly becoming more pervasive. This course unravels the mystery behind AI. Students engage in hands-on learning, training models for speech recognition, machine learning and computer vision and develop interactive programs using these models.* *Prerequisites: Prior experience with Scratch programming is required to participate in this course. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Java programming via a fun, graphics, animation, and game-based engaging curriculum. Students learn the fundamental programming concepts including variables, user inputs/output, conditionals, loops, functions, events and single dimensional array, and develop a course-end project to showcase their learnings.No prior coding experience is required to participate in this course. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of syntax-based programming via a fun, graphics, animation, and game-based engaging curriculum. Students learn the fundamental programming concepts including variables, user inputs/output, conditionals, loops, functions, events and lists, and develop a course-end project to showcase their learnings. This course builds the foundation for the Intermediate Python course. No prior coding experience is required to participate in this course. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.

One on One coding classes offer flexible schedules for students to work with a dedicated instructor. Class times are decided after the registration. Students pick a day of week (any weekday or weekend) and time of day that works best for the classes and connect with their instructor in live online classes once every week. Each class is 55 minutes long. Students purchase a set of 4 classes to begin with and purchase more classes as needed. This course follows the AP CS A course outline to prepare students for the AP CS exam. The modules reinforce AP CS requirements via assessment, including practice activities and quiz, and offering homework help and tutoring to clarify concepts. Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in AP CS course at a participating school. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.

One on One coding classes offer flexible schedules for students to work with a dedicated instructor. Class times are decided after the registration. Students pick a day of week (any weekday or weekend) and time of day that works best for the classes and connect with their instructor in live online classes once every week. Each class is 55 minutes long. Students purchase a set of 4 classes to begin with and purchase more classes as needed. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of programming while highlighting the key features of C++ programming language. Students learn the fundamental programming concepts including variables, user inputs/output, conditionals, loops, functions, events and arrays while developing fun activities to reinforce the concepts. Students develop a course-end project to showcase their learnings. Throughout the course, students appreciate the differences between C++ and other programming languages, such as Python. No prior coding experience is required to participate in this course. A laptop or Chromebook with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.

One on One coding classes offer flexible schedules for students to work with a dedicated instructor. Class times are decided after the registration. Students pick a day of week (any weekday or weekend) and time of day that works best for the classes and connect with their instructor in live online classes once every week. Each class is 55 minutes long. Students purchase a set of 4 classes to begin with and purchase more classes as needed. Students use AI everyday. This course unravels the mystery behind AI. Students appreciate AI applications and engage in hands-on learning, training models for natural language processing, machine learning and computer vision and develop interactive programs using these models. Prerequisites: Prior experience with the concepts taught in the Introduction to Python programming course is required to participate in this course. A laptop with internet connectivity is required to participate in this course.