Enrichment Classes
Workshop enrichment classes takes place on the school site on all days that school is in session for students. We offer ten enrichment classes a week and flexible scheduling so children can access more enrichment classes with changing sports schedules, etc.
Kindergarten students may attend our regular program which begins at regular school dismissal daily.
| Times | Class Offered |
| Regular Dismissal - 4:30 p.m. | Study Skills Enrichment Class |
| 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Innovation Enrichment Class |
Study Skills Enrichment Classes
Our Study Skills enrichment classes teach students to manage academics successfully. Each class follows this routine:
- We teach a new academic study skill or life skill.
- We teach individualized study skill lessons related to daily homework.
We help students improve:
- Top Three Executive Functioning Skills: working memory, mental flexibility, self control
- Organization
- Pacing homework without running out of time
- Reviewing homework for best work
- Learning through questioning
- Managing stress effectively
- Successful conflict resolution skills
- Goals for the future vs. appreciating the now
- Good manners in school and work
Middle school students also learn:
- Taking notes
- Studying for tests efficiently
- Breaking large assignments into logical and manageable piece
- Connecting with teachers / finding mentors / references
Innovation Enrichment Classes
Our innovation classes teach children STEM, design thinking, and leadership skills. From creating and marketing the perfect ice-cream recipe to developing their own companies, Workshop students are fully engaged in learning. Each class is designed to provide a stand-alone learning experience for drop-in students, as well as richer learning experiences for students who complete the 1 to 2 week units.
Our classes follow this routine:
- We begin with a mini-lesson posing a challenge related to the class topic
- Children have active team project time to work
- Class ends with presentations: students share what they created that day and hear strengths and questions and suggestions from peers and teachers.