Enrichment

Students in kindergarten and 1st grade participate in four pre-prescribed enrichment classes. However, starting in 2nd grade, students have the opportunity to choose their own enrichment classes. All these classes are thoughtfully designed to foster the exploration of new concepts in a fun and engaging manner. A key focus in planning these classes is the encouragement and development of socio-emotional skills. The offerings are constantly rotating and evolving, but below you can find a sampling of what we provide.

Students from Compass Academy pose for a silly group photo

Enrichment Classes

  • This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of mechanical design as well as the exciting world of 3D printing. Through hands-on projects, students will learn basic design principles, gain key rudimentary skills in CAD software, and understand the core elements of 3D printers and how to operate them.

  • Enhance your love for music while learning about a variety of violin styles including Bluegrass and Irish. Students will explore the basics of the violin; learning how to hold and tune the instrument as well as basic bowing methods. This class will introduce students to music, rhythm, and note reading utilizing the Suzuki method.

  • In this class students will learn beginner sewing, stitching, and weaving. A variety of mediums will be used, such as yarn, fabric, felt, buttons, beads, and burlap. Students are encouraged to bring their creativity! No previous sewing skills needed.

  • An exploratory experience that introduces a variety of concepts, ideas and processes. Students will learn art vocabulary and procedures during the creative process to help them describe and talk about their art.

  • Learn the Spanish language and about Hispanic cultures through exploratory activities that highlight the diversity of the Hispanic world.

  • Students will study ancient cultures from around the globe as they learn about and make cylinder seals, decode Mayan writing systems, build Roman chariots, and more.

  • Learn to tell the greatest story in history through song, public speaking, drama, and movement. Students will learn to disciple younger students by presenting biblical skits, presentations, and worship pieces to Lower School Chapel.

  • Students will embrace self confidence, learn the basics of team sports, and enjoy imaginative play in this class that encourages healthy movement and relationship building.

  • Students learn to be fit and faithful as they utilize Christian meditation, review Bible verses, and listen to Christian music all while stretching and strengthening.

  • Discover how to create and decorate scrumptious treats in this introductory confectionary making and decorating class.

  • Students will explore acting with a show choir vibe while building self esteem and confidence. We will foster a respect for theater as an art form and learn the value of collaboration as we create a unique Christmas production.

  • Tackle new challenges in this puzzling, brain teasing class. Students will learn and play fun games and solve riddles. Selections will be based on student level and interest.

  • Do you want to be the next game programmer? What about robotics engineer? Or maybe program the next Artificial Intelligence? First you start with the fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Come learn together using Python and OOP Fundamentals!

  • Have fun and build friendships in this action packed class filled with your favorite movement and silly games plus some new games kids are sure to enjoy.

  • Students will learn the history, fun facts and basic skills for ballet and jazz. The basic skills will be put into combinations and then a choreographed performance piece. Students will have the opportunity to practice their own choreographing and improvisation skills. The dance class will perform in the Christmas production at the end of the semester.

  • Girls will be taught biblical orienteering - outdoor survival skills with Jesus being the true north and the constant in their lives. This discipleship class is designed to reorient young women to their true selves and who they are meant to be as daughters of the Father. This class is led by a youth leader with a heart for ministering to girls of this age group.

  • Boys will be taught biblical orienteering - outdoor survival skills with Jesus being the true north and the constant in their lives. This discipleship class is designed to reorient young men to their true selves and who they are meant to be as sons of the Father. This class is led by an ordained pastor with a wild side.

  • In this class, Brookhill Wesleyan Church’s own Pastor Alvey will take faith formation outside as he shares biblical teachings with students through unique and creative games and activities.

  • Build a portfolio of self portraits in different mediums such as wire, photographs, and masks while examining global artistic styles and artists past to present. Examples of projects include Picasso/ Cubism, tribal animal inspired masks, cartooning, and Giocometti’s wire sculptures.

  • Beetles and frogs and fish oh my! Students will engage in explorations to learn about four main themes related to critters: observation, behaviors, classification & characteristics, and camouflage & adaptations. The class will work with living critters so kids should be ready to handle God’s creatures with care.

  • Join us as we create nature themed collages in the style of the famous American born German artist, Eric Carle. Students will use a variety of mediums (tempera, watercolors, oil pastels) and tools (textured rollers, stamps, combs) to design textured paper which will be used to create collages of caterpillars, butterflies, chameleons, seahorses, the moon and stars. Each project will incorporate learning about the artist's life and famous children's books, such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Mixed-Up Chameleon, Mister Seahorse, Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, and Draw Me a Star.

  • This class is designed to teach technique musicianship. Instruction will include basic technical exercises, CADGED chord system, foundation chord progressions, and guitar music theory. (Please note that students will need to provide their own guitars).

  • Tell your story through a lens! We will begin this class with an exploration of the early history of and science behind photography. Then we will learn the basics of using a camera, lighting and how to choose great subjects to create fantastic photos.

  • Calling all writers! In this elective, we will dig into creative writing by crafting poems, short stories, personal stories, and plays. Along the way, students may choose to enliven their writing with art or music, create mini zines, or act out their writing together (Collaboration is cool!). In the end, we will publish our writings in a class zine that can be shared with friends and family!