2010 SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES OFFERED
The CoIS Enrichment Program offers students of all ages great fun in a stimulating environment. CoIS has offered chess club, baton-twirling, kickboxing, guitar, drums and other types of activities in the past. Please let the front office know if you have any suggestions for great activities to offer in upcoming sessions.
Classes from 3-4 p.m. are primarily for elementary students and classes from 4-5 p.m. serve the preschool and kindergarten aged students. Language classes can be expanded as needed. An additional Spanish Class on Thursday afternoons has already been requested; please let the front office know if you are interested in Spanish Class that day as well as Tuesday. Arabic is being organized and the class day will depend on interest and demand. Please let the front office know if you are interested in Arabic classes or other classes such as Adult Spanish.
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CLASS NAME AND DESCRIPTION |
DAY/TIME and FEE |
| Ambassador Club: Classes from 8-9 a.m. are for preschool students. This class rotates among CoIS staff members who teach a variety of topics at this time in a comparative manner: gardening, reading, fairy tales, theater, sports and cooking. The goal is to enrich students while preparing them for their school day. |
Monday – Friday 8:00-9:00 amRegular Fee
M=$220, Tu=$240, W=$240, Th=$240, F=$220 |
| Mandarin Club (age 7+): Taught in Mandarin by Ms. Jie, this class will focus on science foundations and experiments while building a solid foundation in the Mandarin language. |
Mondays 3:30-5:00 PM (17 weeks)Regular Fee $305 |
| Mandarin Fun and Games (age preK/K): Ms. Lydia will introduce students to a variety of fun games and activities in Mandarin, such as Musical Games, Origami and other activities that will promote speaking Mandarin while having fun. | Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (17 weeks)
Regular Fee $220 |
| German Language (age 10+): Ms. Birgit teaches beginning German to upper elementary and middle school students, focusing on a defined sequence of German language acquisition. | Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (17 weeks)
Regular Fee $220 |
| Adult German: Ms. Birgit teaches adults of all ages and levels for business, recreational and academic purposes. Please contact Ms. Birgit about placement in the Adult German program. | Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (17 weeks)Regular Fee $220 |
| Adult Spanish Class: Ms. Vivian teaches this adult Spanish class to reinforce, maintain and improve Spanish-language skills of previously-immersed Spanish students. | Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $335 |
| Spanish Fun and Games (preK/K): Ms. Yoly shows young students how to have fun in Spanish-speaking countries with great games, including sapo from her home country of Peru. | Tuesdays 4:00- 5:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| French Club: Mme. Sandra teaches young students French in a fun, interactive and stimulating environment through a defined preschool and Kindergarten curriculum. | Tuesdays 4:00- 5:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| Spanish Class (ages7+): Ms. Vivian teaches this Spanish class for elementary students, to reinforce, maintain and improve Spanish-language skills of previously-immersed Spanish students. | Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| AP French: Mme. Sandra teaches advanced French to middle and high school students with more intensive sessions in the spring to prepare interested students to take the Advanced Placement French language and literature exams. | Wednesdays 3:00- 5:00 PM (19 weeks)Regular Fee $430 |
| Japanese Class (age 7+): Ms. Mika teaches beginning Japanese to older students, focusing on oral proficiency and foundations for grammar, reading and writing. | Wednesdays 3:00- 4:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| Japanese Crafts and Games (preK/K): Ms. Mika teaches great games and crafts from Japan to younger students and shows the Japanese cultural origins of favorite cultural references here (like Pokemon). | Wednesdays 4:00- 5:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| Chinese Calligraphy (age 7+): Ms. Yulu teaches Chinese brush stroke and calligraphy to older students, reinforcing the artistic foundations of Mandarin language acquisition. | Thursdays 3:00- 4:00 PM (19 weeks)
Regular Fee $240 |
| Chinese Calligraphy and Games (preK/K): Ms. Yulu teaches fun games and calligraphy to younger students. | Thursdays 4:00- 5:00 PM (19 weeks)Regular Fee $240 |
| Italian Class(PreK/K): Ms. Cristina teaches younger students Italian, incorporating hands-on activities and experiential fun for language acquisition and reinforcement. | Thursdays 3:00- 4:00 PM (12 weeks)Regular Fee $170 |
| German Class (K/1st): Ms. Birgit teaches Kindergarten and 1st grade students a defined curriculum in a fun and stimulating environment. | Thursdays 4:00- 6:00 PM (19 weeks)Regular Fee $430 |
| Russian Dance: Ms. Natalia teaches Russian traditional dances. The goal of the class is fitness, conditioning and cultural expression. | Fridays 4:00- 5:00 PM (17 weeks)Regular Fee $220 |
| Teen Farsi Club: Mr. Harsini teaches a mixed-age group of middle and high school students Farsi on Saturday mornings. Classes include oral proficiency as well as reading and writing and cultural activities.
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Saturdays 10:00 am to 11:30 am (16 weeks)Regular Fee $290
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| Russian Saturday Class: Ms. Natalia teaches a mixed-age group Russian class for students of all levels, incorporating hands-on activities and experiential fun for language acquisition and reinforcement. | Saturdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (16 weeks)Regular Fee $530 |
| German Saturday School: CoIS is delighted to offer a fully-accredited German Saturday School for all age levels and language proficiencies. From preschool to high school, CoIS’ German Saturday School will provide interested students with a defined curriculum sequence and German language exams. For more information, please contact the front office. The hours of operation for the German Saturday School are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 32 Saturdays in 2009-2010. | Saturdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (16 weeks)Regular Fee $530 |
| Italian Club: Ms. Cristina teaches a mixed group of high school students and adults Italian in a fun way on Sunday mornings. Classes include oral proficiency as well as reading and writing and cultural activities. | Sundays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (16 weeks)
Regular Fee $290
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