Outside the Zone is a Christian program offering core and elective courses for middle school aged students (5^th - 9^th graders).  The classes meet Thursday mornings from 9-1 and run 16 weeks each semester. We also offer grades twice a year.  Outside the Zone is affordable and centrally-located at Tates Creek Christian Church.  There are no member fees to pay (love offering to church is required once per family)and no parental volunteer requirements at this time.

Please visit our website for more information at www.outsidethezone.webs.com .  If you have any questions please feel free to let me know.  You can email us at outsidethezonetcc@gmail.com Thank you for your interest!

Bricc~ Fall class lineup choices…

We are trying to ascertain which classes to include in next years lineup. If you currently attend BRICC or plan to in the fall, please reply to this! We will offer classes based on this survey so let us know what you tentatively plan to take! Sign up information coming soon!

Creative Kids Preschool $50/semester (Needs an instructor or co-instructors)

This 3 hour time includes plenty of instruction and hands on fun. We learn about the weather, science, letters etc and have snack! (Plus free, social time to get to know our friends and our world.)

Critical Thinking: $35/semester (4-6 & 7th-up)

Taught by Michelle Cochran

This class will focus on building problem solving and reasoning skills.  Students will learn to evaluate arguments, provide counterexamples, think through hasty conclusions, distinguish between eyewitness vs. circumstantial evidence, and identify circular reasoning and avoiding a question/faking a connection.  We will talk about propaganda techniques and advertising schemes.  The students will be introduced to the study of logic.  We will also have a five minute debate at the end of each class to give the students a chance to think through issues as a team.  This class is fun and challenges students to think.

This class will use Anita Harnadek's text *Critical Thinking*, published by Critical Thinking Books & Software, and *The Fallacy Detective* by Nathaniel Bluedorn.

 Drama:  $40/semester (6th and up)

Taught by Julie McFarland

  This class will focus on the basics of theatre with an emphasis on performance. We will perform a play at the end of the year. Not all participants need to have a desire to be in front of a crowd as we will also explore and execute technical aspects such as lighting, stage design, costume design etc. The play is yet to be determined, but we will start the year with improve exercises to build confidence and public speaking ability. All participants must be self motivated as there will be memorization involved as well as possible out of class rehearsal.

 
GYMNASTICS $50/semester  (1st-3rd & 4th-6th)

Taught by Cindy Madison

 I have 20+ years of teaching gymnastics & cheerleading and am a home school mom of an upcoming 5th grader.  I am currently teaching two gymnastic classes to home schoolers in Jessamine County as well as private and group classes.

This class will focus on basic to advanced tumbling. Children will learn forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, backbends, walkovers, front/back handspring and much more.  They will advance at their own pace. In addition to tumbling, they will learn stretching, coordination, self confidence and body awareness.  For more information or questions you can email me at ccgmadison@gmail.com or call 396-6094.

Kids Chemistry Lab - $60/semester, all supplies included

4th-6th grade

Taught by Julie Lindemuth 

This will be an elementary chemistry lab to introduce students to the wonders of chemistry and hands-on experimentation. My primary goal is to expose kids to chemistry beyond textbook learning by doing lots of hands-on experimentation. This will be a great class for anyone. We will be learning about properties of matter, chemical reactions, synthesis of chemicals, polymers, acid-base reactions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, kinetics, and much more.  I want to encourage kids to think and ask lots of questions and then try to answer many of them by testing their hypotheses.

This will be a two-semester class though new students are welcome to join in the middle as space allows. Chemistry safety is basically common sense and students will be required to develop safe habits by wearing safety goggles and gloves (all supplied).  

The instructor will be Julie Lindemuth who will be in her seventh year of home-schooling. She has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and then went on to medical school specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. As a home-school mom, she has been teaching high school chemistry lab from her home. Feel free to email with any questions. 

Introduction to Writing (IEW style) - $50/semester

4th-6th grade

Taught by Julie Lindemuth 

I will be teaching writing through the structure and style of Institute for Excellence in Writing (www.excellenceinwriting.com). The stylistic techniques and structural models that students learn should be able to be applied to any language arts curriculum or writing assignments at home. My goals are to nurture enthusiasm for writing, teach stylistic techniques, practice note taking, teach models of creative writing and note taking, practice editing, learn grammar, and have fun! 

This will be a non-graded class over two semesters. I will assign weekly “optional” homework. For some families the students will do the homework weekly and other families will find it easier to apply what students learn in class to their own assignments at home. I will read the student’s writing in class (without names) and I will teach toward mistakes in the writing without pointing out individual mistakes. I have found this method of teaching a writing class fun and effective in the past. This will be my fourth year teaching the methods of IEW in various settings. 

Painting: Exploring Famous Artists- $60/semester ( 4th and up)

taught by Nikki Estes

This class will explore the methods of well known artists and journey into personal creativity. There would be some teaching in the beginning, but then it would be sketching and drawing- layers of paints week to week on canvas, maybe 2-3 finished pieces in the end. The semester fee includes include $30-$40 in supplies (paints, brushes, table easels, canvas paper and draft sheets.)

Imagination Stations: $30/semester ( 1st-3rd  

taught by Nikki Estes

This will be a fun time of learning and exploring together. This class will include special projects, more hands on academic type activities that will be more easily facilitated in larger classrooms outside of home school. We will utilize games practicing math facts, memorization, logical thinking etc. Often we will have stations set up and the students will move from station to station learning and socializing at the same time!

Physical Education: $30/semester 1st-3rd, 4th-6th

taught by Kelli Silver

A class that is almost impossible to do at home! We will focus on fitness and movement. Each week we will learn the proper technique to move our bodies and stretch as well as participate in group sports games to get our bodies moving! We have a wonderful gym and plenty of room for large group sports games!

Intramural Volleyball: $35/semester ( 6th and up)

Coached by Kelli Silver

We will explore this one sport all year long. We will learn the ins and outs of the sport early in the year, then teams will scrimmage against one another to finish the year. All the while continuing to hone our skills. This is a great way to explore and excel in a popular sport! And get a good workout too! We will discover teamwork, sportsmanship and become great volleyball players!

(Kelli has coached volleyball for a few years and currently coaches at BUAC)

 Beginning Guitar: (suggested 8-up)
Guitar $60/semester

 Taught by Steve Smith: worship director at Crossroads Christian Church.

Steve and wife Shannon have several kids at home of their own and both hold counseling degrees as well. Steve is a proficient teacher and utilizes methods that allow students to play multiple instruments. Students will cover basic guitar and music skills. Students will be expected to bring a guitar to class each week.
(arrangements may be made if one is needed and noted in advance)
and will be given practice skills for work at home home.

Accelerated Guitar: (suggested for 12 and up)

$60/semester

Taught by Steve Smith: worship director at Crossroads Christian Church

**The accelerated class is designed for a more serious musician with some guitar experience who wishes to move rapidly,  and excel.

Vocal Performance $30/semester (2nd and up)

This class will involve proper breathing, posture, diction, warm-up techniques and performance.  We will touch on solfeg and other vocal tools, also students will receive individual attention in class. We will perform twice each year for Christmas and Spring. This is a great and very thorough

Curriculum. Students find this class rewarding and encouraging.  If there are siblings please email me and I will make an adjustment.  Questions: vickywelch77@yahoo.com        

About Vicky Welch………….

I have been a home school Mom for 9 years now and continue to learn and grow in this wonderful experience.    I have been involved in ministry most of my adult life and

First Aid & CPR

Taught by Tammy Redmond

This class will study all aspects of first aid and be trained in CPR;

 A very useful life skill! Tammy is a certified nurse and has experience teaching in co-ops for several years.

Art and Spanish: k-4th grade

(all Spanish options offered by Rebekah Nutter)

 An interdisciplinary class that will cover some spanish basics and art history/appreciation.  We will use Spanish and Latin American artists (like Picasso, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and another TBD) as a jumping off point to talk about color, shapes, bodies, and numbers (for a start).  We'll also look at WHERE  and WHEN in the world these artists are from.  We will also be doing some reproductions in class.  We will spend about 2-3 weeks on each artist.  This class will be appropriate for beginning students ages k-4th grade, returning students are welcome.

Spanish and the Tropical Rainforest (grade equivalent 2nd-5th)

 In this class we will be studying Spanish while learning about the tropical rainforest.  Group and individual activities will include games, art, literature, food preparation, and experiments.  Macaws... sloths... poison dart frogs...papayas...liana vines...bananas...find it all under the rainforest canopy - and in Spanish!

Beginning Academic Spanish: (6th grade - 12th grade)

(For middle school and high school students with one year of Spanish or less.) 

I use TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling).  This class will incorporate reading, speaking, listening, and writing.  Students should be prepared to complete 1 hour of homework each week.  Letter outlining performance and scope and sequence  available for transcripts and recordkeeping upon request.

If you are interested in one or more of these classes, please email Julie at jmcfarland@xroadschurch.org.  For more about BRICC, please go to www.bricc.org.

 
Thanks & Blessings!



Julie McFarland~
Children' s Creative Arts Pastor  
Crossroads Christian Church
www.xroadschurch.org
859.263.4633  ext. 242