In addition to their core classes, students in the Elementary and Middle School Programs have various enrichment classes to round out their day. Student participation in these classes is dependent on student need, staffing, schedule, and grade level. These classes vary annually.
Currently, the enrichment classes for our Elementary Program are:
Art (Gena Fields)
Students explore different mediums of art and creative expression.
Leadership (Maddy Roach)
Students learn the basics of a growth mindset and the principles of leadership. In addition, they help plan and executive activities for the school and learn how to be ambassadors to visiting students and guests
Music (Melissa Carroll)
Students learn the principles of music through song, chant and beginning instruments.
Theater (Alisha Christiansen)
Students explore the basics of stage presence, production and blocking.
Currently, the enrichment classes for our Middle School Program are:
Art (Gena Fields)
Students explore different mediums of art and creative expression.
Gardening (Gena Fields)
Students learn the principles of environmental stewardship in a variety of ways including recycling, composting and basic gardening skills.
Leadership (Charles Geier)
Students learn the basics of a growth mindset and the principles of leadership. In addition, they help plan and executive activities for the school and learn how to be ambassadors to visiting students and guests.
Math Support (Patti Voelker)
Students are provided intensive instruction about basic mathematical concepts.
Music (Melissa Carroll)
Students learn the principles of music through song, chant and beginning instruments.
Reading Support (various teachers)
Students are provided intensive diagnostic and prescriptive instruction in their area of need to support reading achievement.
Robotics (Jeff Barnes)
Students explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through a course focused on simple coding and mechanical engineering using the Lego Robotics Program.
Theater (Alisha Christiansen)
Students explore the basics of stage presence, production and blocking.
Videography (Dan Kimbro)
Students learn the basics of video creation including scriptwriting, filming, editing, and production.
Yearbook (Gena Fields)
Students will design and create the annual yearbook using graphic design software.
Physical education is considered a core class for Elementary and Middle School students at Park Academy.