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Middle School Classes 2025-2026

Tuition is paid four times each semester; Supply fees are paid once each semester.

ASL I

Gentry Colson

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$75

Supply Fee:

$10

ASL 1 is an introductory course designed to help students develop basic communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and can be used as your students' foreign language credit.

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ASL: Intro to Sign Language

Gentry Colson

Grades

Tuition:

5th-8th

$35

Supply Fee:

$10

This is your chance to start learning American Sign Language (ASL)! We will start with familiar ...

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All About Horses

Jenny Liedberg

Grades

Tuition:

2nd-6th

$35

Supply Fee:

TBD

here are so many fascinating things to learn about horses! This class will delve...

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Archery

Jenny Liedberg

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-8th, 6th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$25

This outdoor target archery class will introduce students to the terminology, equipment, and basic shooting techniques ...

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Art Around the World

Billie Jo Fouts

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$30

In this class, students will explore art from around the world - they'll learn about masterpieces, artists, and styles created in different countries and cultures and practice techniques and artwork in similar styles.

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Art Exploration

Beth Gulley

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

TBD

In this course, students will be encouraged to use their skills of observation and imagination to improve their drawing and painting skills...

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Art Through the Ages

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

In this class, we will explore classical art movements and periods, while we try to mimic each. From early Greek to modern art, we will paint, draw, create jewelry, and sculpt...

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Chorus

Wendy Oesterle

Grades

Tuition:

6th-12th

$25

Supply Fee:

$10

Learn to sing harmony in a choral setting covering classical music, folk songs, hymns, popular music, and more.

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Christian Heroes Around the World

Holly McTavish

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th

$25

Supply Fee:

$15

Want to be inspired by the brave and devoted missionaries from around the world - both past and present? This is the class for you.

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Clue Crackers

Abby Ham

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th

$30

Supply Fee:

$20

Our clue crackers will learn how to decode phrases, write in secret languages, and use their critical thinking skills to solve riddles.

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Contemporary Dance with Ribbons

Reagan Mullinax

Grades

Tuition:

3-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

In this class, students will get to express their creativity through contemporary dance with ribbons...

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Cooking

Paula Riobo

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-8th, 7th-12th

$40

Supply Fee:

$50

Are you ready to learn to cook? This class is designed to teach...

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Cooking, Advanced

Paula Riobo

Grades

Tuition:

6th-12th

$60

Supply Fee:

$60

This class will go beyond our traditional cooking class to allow more time to learn different techniques.

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Crafting Corner

Holly McTavish

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

Crafting corner is a fun and focused class for kids ready for more involved, multi-stepped projects.

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Critical Thinking, Logic, and Problem Solving

Jessica Ham

Grades

Tuition:

6th-9th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

In this course, you are going to learn to unlock one of your brain’s most stunning powers: critical thinking!

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Drama

Sarah Craig

Grades

Tuition:

6th- 8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$20

Theater is a fun way to learn more about cooperation, listening to direction, impulse control, focus, public speaking, and confidence...

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Drama

Danielle Bailey Miller

Grades

Tuition:

4th-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$10

Want to boost your child’s confidence and self expression? Explore acting in a fun, safe...

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Draw to Paint

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

6th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

This class will combine two of students' favorite mediums as they learn to paint what they draw...

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Drawing

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

In this class, we will be using a multitude of drawing mediums, including pencils, charcoal, ink and chalk pastels...

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Drawing, Advanced

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

7th - 12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

Students will be using drawing techniques that go beyond the basics to push their artistic skills to the next level...

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English/Language Arts (MAP)

Maureen Altman and Sara Hunt

Grades

Tuition:

5th-6th, 7th-8th

$70

Supply Fee:

$0

English/Language Arts on Mondays focuses on building children's comprehension and communication skills through reading, writing, and grammar. This class will cover your child's core ELA for the year.

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Games Galore

Maureen Altman

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th, 6th-9th

$20

Supply Fee:

$5

Come have fun, hang out with friends or friends-to-be and maybe learn a new game or two. Develop a habit of playing...

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Gen2Rev: Survey of the Bible

Paula Riobo

Grades

Tuition:

7th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$0

Have you learned things about the Bible but don't really know how it all fits together? Join us as we tackle the Bible in chronological order ...

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General Science (MAP)

Rhonda Smith

Grades

Tuition:

7th-8th

$65

Supply Fee:

TBD

This 90 minute course provides middle school students a strong foundation in several branches of science including...

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Giving Voice to the Bible

Sarah Craig

Grades

Tuition:

7th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$0

Being able to read and speak God’s word aloud is a powerful thing, but it can also be confusing and daunting. In this class, we'll explore the different...

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History (MAP)

Tiena Thacker

Grades

Tuition:

5th-6th, 7th-8th

$35

Supply Fee:

$20

This core academic class on Mondays will cover your child's social studies for the year. Using Story of the World, Volume I and the Kingfisher History Encyclopedia, students will study ancient history

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Hooks, Pins, & Needles: Learn to crochet and sew

Sarah Craig

Grades

Tuition:

4th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$30

In this class, students will learn basic crocheting (fall) and hand sewing (spring)...

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Interactive Literature: Wizard of Oz (STEAM focus)

Elizabeth Snyder

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

Come join us on the Yellow Brick Road as we read and follow Dorothy into Oz. Want to know how a tornado forms? What makes a rainbow? How to draw a lion? Each week we will focus on a different STEAM project connected to the week's read-aloud.

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Job Explorations

Elizabeth Snyder

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$5

Undecided about your future career? Need help making yourself marketable to the workforce? Feeling anxious about interviewing?

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Kids on Broadway

Heather Arnold

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$0

Introduce your kids to the wonderful world of Broadway and performing! ...

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LEGO Building Challenge

Tiena Thacker

Grades

Tuition:

2nd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

Calling all LEGO-maniacs and kids who enjoy being creative! Each week in class, students will have fun working to complete a LEGO challenge...

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LEGO Engineering: Creations and Contraptions

Tiena Thacker

Grades

Tuition:

4th-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

Calling all LEGO-maniacs! Each week students will have fun as they work to complete a LEGO contraption, creation, or challenge.

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Lord of the Rings Book Club

Rhonda Smith

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

Come, fellow travelers, and join us on a grand adventure through the hallowed lands of Middle-earth, where we shall journey deep into the heart of the creative genius of J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Math in the Real World

Paige Wheeler

Grades

Tuition:

5th-8th

Supply Fee:

Have you ever heard the timeless statement," Why do I need to know this?" This class is an opportunity to apply ...

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Math with Teaching Textbooks (MAP)

Kara Smith

Grades

Tuition:

6th, 7th

$35

Supply Fee:

TBD

This Math class on Mondays will cover your child's core math for the year. Class time will be used for instruction and activities, and at-home work will be assigned through Google Classrooms.

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Math: Algebra I

Clay Crews

Grades

Tuition:

8th-11th

$70

Supply Fee:

$15

Welcome to Algebra! This 2-period course will explore patterns and skills discovered in previous math courses and applying them to more abstract concepts.

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Math: Pre-Algebra

Olivia McClain

Grades

Tuition:

7th-10th

$70

Supply Fee:

$15

Welcome to Pre-Algebra! This 2-period course is designed to set the foundations for more abstract concepts explored in high school mathematics...

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Mixed Media Art

Abby Ham

Grades

Tuition:

7th-10th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

By mixing materials such as photos, paint, and sketches, we'll be creating pieces ...

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Music Appreciation

Joanna Smolko

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-7th

$30

Supply Fee:

$20

In music appreciation class, students will learn the art of music listening, listening carefully to music through understanding its basic building blocks.

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Musical Theatre

Wendy Oesterle & Heather Arnold

Grades

Tuition:

7th-12th

$70

Supply Fee:

$0

This 90 minute class will teach vocal, dance, and acting skills, culminating in a full production in the spring (2025 show title TBA)...

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P.E. Team Sports

Josh Keeling

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$25

Supply Fee:

$20

This PE class emphasizes all areas of participation in a variety of team sports and sports activities and teaches how individuals contribute different skills to work together as a team for a common goal.

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Page Turners: Book Club for Young People

Abby Ham

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

In this class, we will delve into a good book and have the sort of discussions that make the story more relatable to the reader...

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Page to Stage: Playwriting to Performance

Heather Arnold

Grades

Tuition:

7th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$0

Attention budding playwrights, authors and creative types!

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Painting

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

6th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

If you love to paint or would like to try your hand at painting, this is the class for you! New and experienced painters will utilize all sorts of mediums, techniques, and styles of painting.

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Photography

Ness Garcia

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$0

This introductory photography course will immerse students in the creative world of visual storytelling.

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Physical Science (MAP)

Olivia McClain

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$70

Supply Fee:

$30

This 90 minute class will cover your child's core science for the year and can be counted as one science credit for high school. In this course, students will be introduced...

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Poetry and Teatime

Elizabeth Snyder

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

Supply Fee:

In this fun class, students will gather to learn about poetry while enjoying "tea"time...

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Power Play: Outdoor Rec

Mary Alice Gallant

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-7th

$25

Supply Fee:

$10

his exciting class offers 3rd - 7th graders a dynamic blend of activities to promote teamwork, fitness, and fun!

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Project Based Learning

Tiena Thacker

Grades

Tuition:

6th-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

Project-based learning is a creative learning experience in which students collaborate with others to solve problems in a real-world situation. It makes learning exciting, relevant, and purposeful.

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Public Speaking and Debate

Paula Riobo

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$0

The ability to speak accurately and appropriately in many arenas is a skill that is needed throughout our lives. This class will provide...

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Public Speaking for Young People

Danielle Bailey Miller

Grades

Tuition:

5th-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$10

This class will focus on developing students public speaking and presentation skills.

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STEAM Lab: Hands-On Exploration & Innovation

Tiena Thacker

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$25

STEAM Lab is an exciting, hands-on class that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math into a dynamic learning experience filled

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Science (MAP)

Mandy Cowart

Grades

Tuition:

5th-6th, 7th-8th

$35

Supply Fee:

TBD

This core science class on Mondays will cover your child's science for the year.

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Science in Action

Billie Jo Fouts

Grades

Tuition:

6th-9th

$30

Supply Fee:

$30

This class is full of hands-on discovery, experiments, and activities as students explore science in the world around them!

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Science of the Human Body

Paige Wheeler

Grades

Tuition:

4th-8th

Supply Fee:

In this class we will dive into the many parts and functions of the human body as we learn about the amazing body God has designed for us.

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Scottish Country Dancing

Maureen Altman

Grades

Tuition:

7th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

No Kilts Required! Compass students have been exposed to Scottish Country Dancing for several years now, and they'll all tell you it's a whole lot of fun! From learning the steps and routines to jumping and spinning, SCD will be a great class for any teen.

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Sculpting

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

Have you ever wanted to create out of clay, metal or polymer? Maybe you are someone that likes to use recycled items to make useful art. Or maybe you just like to create and have fun. Then this is the class for you! ...

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Sculpting, Advanced

Diane Stokowski

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$35

In this class, we will work on a variety of mediums to sculpt into various forms. Students will learn how to create slab-built pottery, pinch pots, and coil structures..

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Seasonal Steam

Paige Wheeler

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$30

Students will work in groups or partners to complete seasonal activities that are hands-on and exploratory to engage the teams to discuss, problem solve and create solutions.

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Shakespeare

Sarah Craig

Grades

Tuition:

7th - 12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

This in-depth class takes a close look at three of Shakespeare’s plays over the course of the year. ..

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Show Choir

Wendy Oesterle

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-8th

$30

Supply Fee:

$10

Sing and dance to fun popular music and Disney songs! Students will learn proper vocal ...

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Soccer

Fernando Bodie

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th, 8th-12th

$25

Supply Fee:

$20

This soccer class is a great place for students to learn and perfect their skills while having fun running drills and playing scrimmage games.

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Sociology

Allison Keeling

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$35

Supply Fee:

$10

Sociology is centered on the behavior of people in groups, specifically how people relate to one another and influence each other’s behaviors.

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Spanish I

Lane Lewis

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$75

Supply Fee:

TBD

This 90 minute course provides students with a high-school credit of Spanish I...

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Study Hall / High School Waiting Area

Mandy Cowart

Grades

Tuition:

K-12th

$15

Supply Fee:

$0

Study Hall / High School Waiting Area is provided for students who have a gap in their schedules. This makes sure students have a place to stay on campus with supervision...

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Table Talk for Teen Girls: A Bible Devotional

Paige Wheeler

Grades

Tuition:

6th-9th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

This class is an opportunity for young ladies from our Compass Community to come together to dive into scripture.

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Tales, Tunes, and Traditions

Beth Gulley

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

TBD

In this course, students will take a trip around God’s wonderful world as they learn about traditional folk stories, songs, art styles, and celebrations from many different cultures.

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Theatrical Production

Danielle Bailey Miller

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$30

Supply Fee:

$15

This class will focus on the production process from start to finish: from auditions to production.

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Vet Science

Jenny Liedberg

Grades

Tuition:

5th-8th

$40

Supply Fee:

$25

This class will introduce students to the different breeds and species of animals. We will explore ...

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Volleyball

Fernando Bodie

Grades

Tuition:

4th-7th, 8th-12th

$25

Supply Fee:

$20

In this volleyball class, students will learn basic and intermediate volleyball skills and knowledge. The students/players will learn...

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Weird Science

Billie Jo Fouts

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$30

Supply Fee:

$30

In this class, kids will have fun experimenting with science to see all the "weird" things it can do.

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World Geography (MAP)

Jessica Ham

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$40

Supply Fee:

TBD

In World Geography we will learn mapping skills as well as study the climate, recent and current history, culture, and religion of every continent.

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Writer’s Workshop

Carol Hill

Grades

Tuition:

3rd-6th

$35

Supply Fee:

TBD

Writer’s Workshop will help children become confident, capable and creative writers...

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Yearbook

Kristy Dennis

Grades

Tuition:

8th-12th

$10

Supply Fee:

$0

In this course, students will develop skills related to graphic design and journalism while working to create the annual Compass yearbook...

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Young Authors

Abby Ham

Grades

Tuition:

5th-9th

$30

Supply Fee:

$10

Young Authors will use their creative skills to write imaginative short stories, learn to edit our works, and grow as writers...

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