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FALL2016 explorations

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TABLE OF CONTENTSFrequently Asked Questions

Hillcrest At A Glance

Hillcrest Explorations

Midway At A Glance

Midway Explorations

ParishEXTEND Dance Academy

PARISHkicks Soccer Explorations

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ANSWERS TOQ. What are your extended care hours?A. Extended care runs from dismissal timeuntil 6:00 p.m. each school day.

Q. How do I register for extended care?A. You can register for extended care throughyour UltraCamp account. This includes daily,weekly, monthly and yearly options. If you donot have an UltraCamp account, please createone at http://bit.do/ultracamp. Please notethat your UltraCamp account, login andpassword are unique to ParishEXTEND and arenot the same as your general Parish portallogin.

Q. How do I add additional extended caredays?A. Extended Care by the Day or by the Monthis a single session to select, followed byoptions of specific days or months. When yousign up initially the session is easy to find.However, when you return later to add moredays or months, the session does not appearwith the other options. To add additional careplease edit your Extended Care enrollmentsession listed under your Current Reservationsand add the new days or months you need,then proceed to payment and completion.

Q. What is the late fee policy?A. If a child is picked up after 6:00 p.m., a $1per minute per child late fee will be charged toyour account. Repeated or excessive latearrivals will result in the implementation of anaccelerated fee structure.

your questionsQ. What will my child do in extended care?A. We supervise snack time (brought fromhome), oversee homework and then allow timefor play.

Q. Is there an advantage to registering forextended care by the week, month or year asopposed to daily?A. We offer savings based on the amount youpurchase with the yearly plan being the mostcost effective option. We offer payment plansfor long term commitments. To betterunderstand all of your options, please visit theExtended Care section of our website.

Q. Do you offer payment plans?A. We offer payment plans through UltraCamp.Follow the prompts in the system to set up yourplan. New this year, we've added discounts forstudents taking multiple dance classes. Thesewill automatically apply to your cart duringcheckout.

Q. What is your refund policy?A. Payment obligation is based on commitment,not attendance. We want you to be happy andwill allow you one class change without penalty.

Q. Who do I contact with schedule changes?A. Please email [email protected],and we will make sure the change gets to theright person.

Q. How do I add an authorized pick up?A. You can add someone to your authorizedpick up list through your UltraCamp account.We will check their driver's license.

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Q. Where do I pick up my child from extendedcare and/or explorations at Hillcrest?A. EXTENDED CAREPlease enter the designated building (listedbelow), and a member of our staff will assistyou.• PreK – Snyder Building (Spring Valley lot)• K-2 • 3:15-5:15 p.m. – Youth Center (Hillcrest lot) • 5:15–6:00 p.m. – Snyder Building (Spring Valley lot)EXPLORATIONSWe run carpools for explorations as classesare released. Carpool is at the Snyder building,please face Spring Valley. We will loadchildren on the curbside of the vehicle. Youmay pull forward to an empty parking spaceto secure them in their seats.

Q. Where do I pick up my child from extendedcare and/or explorations at Midway?A. Students who are in explorations and/orextended care can be signed out at the LowerSchool library by an authorized pick upperson. If your student is 5th or 6th grade wewill allow them to self sign out with writtenpermission from a parent. Students 7th gradeand above may sign themselves out.

Q. Do you cover in-service and early dismissaldays?A. We do offer care during most in-serviceand early dismissal days. You can sign up forthese through your UltraCamp account. Toview specific dates, please see the extendedcare section for Hillcrest (pg. 17) and/orMidway (pg. 25).

Q. How do I register for explorations?A. You can register for explorations throughyour UltraCamp account. If you do not havean UltraCamp account, please create onehere: http://bit.do/ultracamp. Please notethat your UltraCamp account, login andpassword are unique to ParishEXTEND and arenot the same as your general Parish portallogin.

Q. What grade do I select for my Primer child?A. Please select 1st Grade for your Primerstudent's grade level in your UltraCampaccount.

Q. If I register for an exploration, do I need toregister for extended care as well?A. If you are signing up for an exploration andneed care beyond that class time, please alsoregister for extended care for the same day.Please use the following discount codes atcheckout that correlate to your desired day:MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI. These will giveyou 20% off of extended care for that day. Youcan use as many codes as apply. For thosewho are attending an exploration every day inaddition to care, please use discount codeEXP.For questions about extended care, pleaseemail [email protected].

Q. What is your inclement weather policy?A. If inclement weather occurs duringextended care or explorations, the Head ofSchool will make the cancellation decision,and you will be contacted through the Parishcommunications system with furtherinformation.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Beeboppers Art Ballet Arabic First Tee Golf

3 years old Great Big Explora ons Grades: PreK‐K Grades: PreK‐2 Grades: K‐2

3:00‐3:30 p.m. Grades: Primer‐2 3:15‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

Chess 3:00‐4:00 p.m. Karate Art Hindi Conversa on

Gradkes: K‐2 Math Enrichment Grades: PreK Italian Art & Food Grades: PreK‐2

3:00‐4:00 p.m. Grades: 1‐2 3:15‐4:00 p.m. Grades: K‐2 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

4:00‐5:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m. Hip Hop 3:00‐4:30 p.m. Jump Rope

Kidokine cs Tumbling Grades: K‐2 Basketball Skills Grades: K‐2

Grades: PreK‐K Grades: PreK‐K 4:00‐5:00 p.m. Grades: Primer‐2 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

3:00‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m. Karate 3:00‐4:00 p.m. Mandarin Conversa on

Young Engineers LEGO Discover Grades: Primer‐2 Choir Beginner

Grades: PreK‐K Dream City (Girls Only) 4:15‐5:00 p.m. Grades: Primer‐2 Grades: PreK‐2

3:00‐4:00 p.m. Grades: K‐2 3:00‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

Ballet 3:15‐4:00 p.m. Grasp & Pre‐Graphics Sew Fun

Grades: PreK‐K Tap Grade: PreK Grades: Primer‐2

3:15‐4:00 p.m. Grades: PreK‐K 3:00‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

Pianorama Junior 3:15‐4:00 p.m. Manuscript Zumba Kids!

4‐5 years old Ballet Grades: K‐2 Grades: PreK‐K

3:30‐4:15 p.m. (4 years) Grades: Primer‐2 3:00‐4:00 p.m. 3:00‐4:00 p.m.

4:15‐5:00 p.m. (5 years) 4:00‐5:00 p.m. Nexplore Games LEGO Discover

Jazz Cheer Grades: PreK‐2 Bridges, Towers & Castles

Grades: Primer‐2 Grades: Primer‐2 3:00‐4:00pm. Grades: PreK‐K

4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. LEGO Discover 3:15‐4:00 p.m.

NFL Flag Football LEGO Robo cs Engineering Mandarin Conversa on

Grades: Primer‐2 Master the Force Grades: Primer‐2 Intermediate

4:00‐5:00 p.m. Grades: Primer‐2 3:15‐4:00 p.m. Grades: PreK‐2

Robot Garage 4:15‐5:00 p.m. LEGO Robo cs 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

Grades: 1‐2 Inventors' Club

4:00‐5:00 p.m. Grades: Primer‐2

4:15‐5:00 p.m.

Fall Explora ons 2016

Hillcrest

CHESS

Grades: K-2 Instructor: Herminio Baez

Open to all skill levels. Students will beimmersed in the world of chess accompaniedby a Master teacher. Players will score theirgames, play without a chess board (lookingahead), learn chess talk, execute tacticsincluding endgame play, attack and defensestrategies. The use of chess clocks will also beintroduced. Players will study great masters aswell as the history of international chesstournaments and chess traditions.

• Start Date: September 12, 2016• End Date: December 5, 2016• No Class: October 10, November 21• Times: 3:00-4:00 p.m., 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $255

KIDOKINETICSGrades: PreK-K Instructor: Kidokinetics

This class provides a fun, healthy week ofexercise, games, nutrition and sports activities. Anew sport is introduced each class, teachingchildren the skills and drills associated with thatsport. We then incorporate fun games toenable the children to apply their new skillsthrough practice. Kidokinetics programs followall guidelines and standards established by theNational Association of Sports and PhysicalEducation and FitnessGram.

• Start Date: September 12, 2016• End Date: December 5, 2016• No Class: October 10, November 21• Times: 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $245

Age: 3 years oldInstructor: Music Schools International Dallas

This age specific program aims to developearly music fundamentals. Children will beexposed to pitch through a structured PreKvocal program, music coupled with movement,rhythmic awareness using percussioninstruments, the correlation of sounds, listeningskills through music appreciation, andelementary notation and rhythmic reading andwriting. Additionally children will improve theirsocial and verbal interaction, discipline, controland concentration.


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PIANORAMA JUNIOR

Grades: 1-2 Instructor: Tech EdVentures

Robot Garage is a multi-course curriculum inrobotics where each student tracks his/herprogress in order to develop the skills thatengineers, designers and roboticists use tosolve real world problems. Students will gain anunderstanding and hands-on experience inbasic to intermediate programming, mechanicaldesign, data driven decision making, and howmotors, circuits and sensors work. Kids willtackle an exciting project at the end of the fallwhich will challenge them to integrate andapply the skills they have learned.


Ages: 4-5 years oldInstructor: Music Schools International Dallas

Pianorama Junior is a musicianship and theorycourse for four to five year old children,grouped in age appropriate classes. Childrenwill experience solo and ensemble pianoplaying, singing to develop pitch, andpercussion to develop rhythm. The main areasof study include solfege, note and rhythmreading, songs for singing, aural developmentand keyboard repertoire.

• Start Date: September 12, 2016• End Date: December 5, 2016• No Class: October 10, November 21• Times: 3:45-4:30 p.m. (4 years old),4:30-5:15 p.m. (5 years old) • Cost: $275

ROBOT GARAGE

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Kidokinetics

Come play America’s favorite sport in a non-contact environment. Kidokinetics partnerswith NFL® Flag Football (NFF) to bring thisclassic sports camp to Parish. Coaches utilizeNFF’s specialized curriculum to develop anathlete’s agility, motor skills, speed,coordination, flexibility and accuracy. Playersbenefit physically by being active throughcontinuous play while learning thefundamentals of football in addition to theprinciples of teamwork and sportsmanship.


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CHEER

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Melanie Brannan Have a great BIG time creating and studyingmasterpieces! We will devote halfof our classes to great masters like Kusama,Degas, Obata and Caillebotte, and the otherhalf will be a creative exploration of our ownBIG imaginations. Each artist will bechallenged to create their own original piecesin a variety of media.

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6, 2016• No Class: November 22• Times : 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $480

ART - GREAT BIG EXPLORATIONS

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Coach Ty Smith Learn jumps, cheers, stunts, gymnastics,power tumbling and voice projection. Cheer isa great way to work on your coordination andyour ability to work within a team. There willbe a focus on all aspects of cheerleadingincluding motions, jumps, stunts and tumbling.Cheerleaders will perform on the field duringthe Homecoming game, October 21. Get readyto have F-U-N!

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6, 2016• No Class: November 22• Times : 4:00-5:00 p.m. • Cost: $250

Grades: PreK-K Instructor: Tech EdVentures

Over the course of the fall students will learnscience, design and collaboration skills thatprepare kids for a bright future. The focus is a"Solar Sip" challenge that uses basicconstruction materials, electronics and sunpower to retrieve water and heat it up to makea cup of tea. Kids will explore and design asolution from scratch, build machines andhave super smart fun along the way.Each Young Engineer will create electroniccircuits (batteries, resistors, switches), an LEDflashlight and a working solar water heater.Time to power up!


YOUNG ENGINEERS: SOLAR SIP TUESDAY

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LEGO DISCOVERDREAM CITY (GIRLS ONLY)

Grades: K-2 Instructor: Michael Calahan We are looking for aspiring young architects,city planners and engineers to help design,name and develop a new city. Students willconsider which commercial, retail andrecreational buildings are necessary andimportant to their city. We will then build cranesand move houses and other buildings to theneighborhood to make our dream city a reality.


Grades: 1-2 Instructor: Brooke Blair Students in math enrichment will developcritical reasoning skills and a genuineunderstanding of the process required to solvemath problems. This will be explored throughgames, algorithms and problem solvingtechniques. Lessons will have a focus onabstract reasoning, mental arithmetic, math andliterature.

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6, 2016• No Class: November 22• Times : 3:00-4:00 p.m. • Cost: $240

MATH ENRICHMENT

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Michael Calahan

What do Angry Birds™ and Star Wars™ havein common? They both use force! Discoverhow different forces are used to power LEGOmachines. Build, test and battle with yourAT-AT walker and create catapults to defeatthose bad Piggies. Students will use laptopsto program, power and control their LEGOmodels. Join us to master the force!


LEGO ROBOTICSMASTER THE FORCE

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KARATE

PROJECT BASED LEARNINGBIRD BRAINSGrades: 1-2 Instructor: The Project Camp

In this project students will work asenvironmental engineers to explore varioustypes of birds, their habitat preferences, andhow they can potentially attract more birds tovisit gardens at home and at the ParishHillcrest campus. They will design and actuallybuild elements they deem successful forattracting birds. Project based learning is ahands-on, inquiry-based learning opportunitythat allows students to make real-worldconnections. Students will play the role of anengineer, while creating their own design tosolve a problem through trial and error,reflection and revision. Laptops and tablets willbe utilized for research and as a tool for thestudents to create final products.

• Start Date: September 14, 2016• End Date: December 7, 2016• No Class: November 23• Times 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost $385

Grades: PreK, K-2 Instructor: Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense

This is a traditional Karate program emphasizingstrikes, kicks, joint locks and take downs. It isgeared towards effective self-defense andfitness. Kenpo Karate incorporates the 3-Steps toa Great Kid program, which is a characterdevelopment curriculum specifically designed tofit within a martial arts program. The classemphasizes respect for instructors, the schooland fellow students. All students must have auniform. Uniforms may be ordered through yourUltraCamp account for $35.

• Start Date: September 14, 2016• End Date: December 7, 2016• No Class: November 23• Times 3:15-4:00 p.m (PreK),4:15-5:00 p.m. (Primer-2)• Cost: $235 + $35 (new student fee only)**New students to our karate program need toselect and pay the new student registration feevia UltraCamp which goes directly toChamberlain and covers books and materials.

Grades: PreK-K Instructor: Coach Ty Smith

This class introduces students to basictumbling skills: the forward and backward roll,handstand, bridge, and cartwheel. Students willalso use uneven bars, beams, vaults, floor matsand mini trampolines as they increaseflexibility, speeds awareness, and gross motorskills.

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6, 2016• No Class: November 22• Times: 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $250

TUMBLING

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BASKETBALL SKILLS

Grades: K-2 Instructor: Michelle Noah

Ciao! Join us for a culinary and visual journeythrough Italy, rich in art and food. We willpaint Italian landscapes, collage Mona Lisa,create our own da Vinci invention, all whilemunching on Italian cuisine: pizza, pasta,focaccia, risotto and tiramisu. We will recordour Italian adventure in an illustrated journalcomplete with all of our Italian recipes.



Basketball fundamentals and skill developmentfor boys includes a fun approach to basketballstarting with the coach identifying each child’scompetence and areas of development focus.The program includes technique, rules of play,strategy, ball handling and team interaction. Theclass is designed to improve skills, competence,enthusiasm and interest in the sport. This class willbe coached by Coach Wells who has playedbasketball in high school and in college at UTD.


Grades: PreK-2

Learn the language spoken by millions ofpeople in 26 countries across the Middle Eastand North Africa! This class focuses onteaching the Arabic alphabet, conversationand manners through child-friendly activities.Students will be introduced to basicvocabulary such as days of the week,numbers and colors.

• Start Date: September 15, 2016• End Date: December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Please fill out the interest indicator locatedin UltraCamp.

ART - ITALIAN FOOD & ART

THURSDAYARABIC

CHOIR

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Riley King

This beginner level choir teaches thefundamentals of performing music as a team.Children learn classic choral singingtechniques while preparing anthems to singas an ensemble. Emphasis is on pitch, rhythm,voice placement, choral vowels and 2-partsinging. Using songs of all styles and cultures,the focus is on age appropriate musicaldevelopment. The choir is asked to perform ata variety of events, some of which are outsideof school hours, and participation is highlyencouraged.


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KIDFIT FOR GIRLSGrades: Primer-2 Instructor: Kidokinetics

For girls only! This invigorating curriculum is amodified cross fit combined with non-competitive games, circuit training andmovement activities designed to teachalternatives to a traditional exercise regimen.This fitness class will improve strength, agilityand stamina in a non-competitive environmentpromoting exercise, health and wellness forelementary age girls. The program will becoached by AFFA and TRX certified personaltrainers.

• Start Date: September 15, 2016• End Date: December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $265

LEGO DISCOVER - ENGINEERINGGrades: Primer-2 Instructor: Michael Calahan

Learn why engineering is super fun and thereason machines and structures work. Haveyou ever wondered how windshield wiperssway, conveyer belts rotate, and why bigtrucks can carry such heavy loads? Studentswill use instructions to build machines andtheir imaginations to improve and alter thesemachines with motors and other mechanics.


Grades: PreK Instructor: SPOTS

Offered through SPOTS, this class focuses onthe development of hand skills associatedwith fine motor movement, handwriting anddrawing. This program will help prepareyoung students for more rigorous work asthey progress through Lower School.

• Start Date: October 27, 2016• End Date: December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost $255

GRASP & PRE-GRAPHICS

THURSDAY

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MANUSCRIPTGrades: K-2 Instructor: SPOTS

Offered through SPOTS, this multi-sensoryclass uses tactile, kinesthetic, visual, verbaland olfactory systems in order to reinforce thestroke pattern. Students will learn the motorplan for each letter group so that letterformations become automatic. This skill freesstudents to focus on written expression ratherthan writing mechanics.

• Start Date: September 15, 2016• End Date: October 20, 2016• Times 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $255

Grades: PreK-K Instructor: Nexplore

This innovative program uses an internationallyacclaimed selection of strategy and brain gamesto enhance modern life skills and teach studentshow to think, rather than what to think. TheNexplore Game Method is simple, yet powerful.First, students learn and play a cutting edgestrategy game. In every class, a different game isintroduced and explored. Second, studentslearn game strategies and underlying thinkingconcepts to improve their game skills andmetacognition. Finally, students are guided tomake connections and apply these lessons tothe real world.


NEXPLORE GAMES

FIRST TEE GOLF

FRIDAYGrades: K-2 Instructor: Kidokinetics

This class introduces basic golf skills andfundamentals through an innovativecurriculum. This program was created inassociation with the PGA, LPGA, ChampionsTour and the Masters Association. Thecurriculum modifies traditional sports such asfootball, baseball, tennis and others to relatethe four basic shots of golf to kids: putting,chipping, pitching and the full swing.Equipment is specifically designed for youngchildren with oversized club faces, colorcoded grips, and target oriented training toolsand alignment markings.

• Start Date: September 16, 2016• End Date: December 9, 2016• No Class: October 14, November 18 & 25• Times: 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $230

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Michael Calahan

Join this class and create inventions to helpsolve everyday problems. How about anautomatic dog feeder, cat scratcher or amachine that opens hard to twist waterbottles? Students will brainstorm, build aprototype and finish with a concept model.Students will learn about springs, chains,sensors and motors. This class will uselaptops to program, inspire creativity and helpcomplete their vision.


LEGO ROBOTICS - INVENTORS' CLUB

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Grades: PreK-2 Instructor: Priya Thakur

Comprehensive topics include an introductionto Hindi, the Hindi alphabet, simple words,syllables, vocabulary words, counting,conversation, poems, stories and games.Information about Indian culture is presentedthroughout to achieve the LOTE (languageother than English) standards for teachingforeign languages in the U.S.


HINDI CONVERSATION


Jump Rope includes traditional and Chinesejump rope in addition to jump rope relays,workouts and games. Jump rope is a greatway to improve stamina, build heart strengthand improve coordination, agility and balance.This camp is designed to provide kids with afun and invigorating approach to fitness. Jumprope games such as “jump the river”,“helicopter” and “water splash” keep kidsengaged and demonstrate the fun side ofphysical activity and fitness. Coaches utilizemultiple styles of jump rope depending on theactivity and will match each child to theappropriate size.


JUMP ROPE

LEGO DISCOVER BRIDGES, TOWERS & CASTLESGrades: PreK-K Instructor: Michael Calahan

Come discover how wide a bridge can be orhow tall a tower can reach before it falls.Students will build several towers andbridges, including a moving drawbridge tohelp protect their castle. The class focus is onconstructing a solid foundation, providingproper support and obtaining a balancedstructure. This will help students explore howstructures work. They will also learn toproperly demolish their structures.


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Grades: PreK-2 Instructor: Agatha Chen

Intermediate Mandarin is designed forstudents who can understand and speaksimple conversational Chinese related todaily-life situations, but who have not learnedto read or write Chinese characters. Thiscourse aims to enhance correct pronunciation,grammatical accuracy and overallcompetency in listening, speaking andreading.


MANDARIN CONVERSATIONINTERMEDIATE

Grades: PreK-2 Instructor: Agatha Chen

Beginner Mandarin is designed for studentswith no previous exposure to Mandarin. Thisclass will develop pronunciation, basicvocabulary and simple conversation related todaily-life situations. Topics may includecounting, basic greetings, introductions,calendar and time, basic phone and everydayconversation, colors, seasons and more.


MANDARIN CONVERSATIONBEGINNER Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Sew Fun Studios

Learn to sew or improve your existing skillswith Sew Fun Studios sewing classes. This fallis filled with all new projects: stuffed animals,accessories, quilts and more! Kids get to usethe latest sewing machines and modernfabrics to create adorable, one of a kindpieces. Sewing teaches kids critical thinking,problem solving, practical math skills anddesign. Sewing is an art, and we love to sharethis art form with a fresh and modernapproach.

• Start Date: September 16, 2016• End Date: December 9, 2016• No Class: October 14 & 28,November 18 & 25• Times: 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $250

SEW FUN

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Grades: PreK-2

Students can choose from a range of lessonsincluding drums, guitar, organ, piano, violin andvoice. All skill levels are welcome. Students willhave an opportunity to participate in a recital inthe spring. • Dates: Fall lessons will start the week ofSeptember 12th and will conclude the week ofDecember 5th. Lessons are available Mondaythrough Friday after school.• Times: 30 minute or one hour lessons areavailable• Cost: Private instruction fees begin at $350 fora 30 minute lesson each week of the fall. Theoverall cost depends on the day of the week,length of lesson and instructor selected.

Private music lessons must be booked directlythrough Nancy Powers [email protected].

If you are interested in a particular instrument,please email Patty Knodel [email protected].

Please also check out our group piano andmusicality lessons, Beeboppers and PianoramaJunior.

PRIVATE MUSIC

Extended Care is offered for students inPreK-6th grade from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. daily. Inaddition, we also offer all day care(7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.) on parent-teacherconference days and most faculty work days.Enroll one day at a time, by the month orannually.

The dates* we will offer in-service, conferenceor early dismissal care for Hillcrest are asfollows: October 14, November 18, January 3,February 10, April 28 and May 12.

*Please note that these dates have changedfrom last year. We will NOT have care forHillcrest students on November 21, March 3 orMay 26. Please plan accordingly.

EXTENDED CARE

Grades: PreK-K Instructor: Zumba Kids

This fun, high-energy fitness class is packedwith specially choreographed routines andgames using the latest music and rhythms likehip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and salsa. Classesinspire kids to express themselves throughmovement and play while effectively improvinghealth and well-being. Participation in ZumbaKids® helps increase focus, buildsself-confidence, enhances creativity andcoordination, boosts metabolism and improvesteamwork skills. Each class is headed by atrained Zumba® Kids fitness instructor. Classesnot only include music and dance, but arts,crafts and cultural education as well.


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Instructor: Kate Ward

Looking to get a workout in before you pick upthe kids from school? We've got a fun,energetic yoga class just for Parish parents. Thisvinyasa style class presents yoga poses withfun pop and world beat music using yourbreath as your guide. Although the classwarmly welcomes ALL levels of yogis (fromcomplete beginner to advanced), we promise tohelp you break a sweat and release tensionfrom your day. With a relaxing savasana at theend of each class, you will leave your yogaworkout with shoulders and neck musclesrelaxed and a smile on your face!

• Start Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016• End Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times: 2:00-3:00 p.m.• Cost: $220

YOGA FOR PARENTSAge: 3 years old (+ parent/caregiver) Instructor: Music Schools International Dallas

This program aims to develop early musicfundamentals. Children will be exposed to pitchthrough a structured preschool vocal program,music coupled with movement, rhythmicawareness using percussion instruments, thecorrelation of sounds, listening skills throughmusic appreciation, and elementary notation andrhythmic reading and writing. Additionallychildren will improve their social and verbalinteraction, discipline, control and concentration.

• Start Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 orTuesday, September 13, 2016• End Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 orTuesday, December 6, 2016• No Class: November 21 & 22• Times: 9:00-9:30 a.m.• Cost: $110 (Mondays), $120 (Tuesdays)

BEEBOPPERS

Age: 2 years old (+parent/caregiver)Instructor: Music Schools International Dallas This group class nurtures creativity andteaches students how to share, take turns andwork with others. Introduction to early musicfundamentals includes practicing listeningskills, rhythm using percussion, singing songs,movement, and musical crafts and games.

• Start Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 orTuesday, September 13, 2016• End Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 orTuesday, December 6, 2016• No Class: November 21 & 22• Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m.• Cost: $132 (Mondays), $144 (Tuesdays)

JITTERBUGS

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hindi Conversa on Theatre I Theatre II Advanced Chess Hip Hop

Grades: 3‐12 Grades: 3‐4 Grades: 5‐6 Grades: 3‐8 Grades: 3‐6

4:00‐5:00 p.m. 3:45‐5:00 p.m. 3:45‐5:00 p.m. 7:00‐7:50 a.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

LEGO EV3 Robo cs Ballet Dance Technique Hip Hop

Crea ve Jungle Challenge Grades: 3‐5, 6‐8 Grades: 3‐5 Grades: 3‐6

Grades: 3‐6 4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

4:00‐5:00 p.m. Code Academy Homework Helpers Homework Helpers

Sew Fun Python I Grades: 3‐6, 7‐8 Grades: 3‐6, 7‐8

Grades: 3‐8 Grades: 3‐8 4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. Ul mate Frisbee & Mandarin

Stretch Debate Spikeball Beginner

Grades: 7‐12 Grades: 5‐8 Grades: 3‐6 Grades: 3‐12

4:00‐4:45 p.m. 4:00‐5:30 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

Drill Team Prep Homework Helpers Leaps, Jumps & Turns Modern

Grades: 6‐8 Grades: 3‐6, 7‐8 Grades: 7‐12 Grades: 3‐5, 6‐8

4:45‐5:45 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐4:45 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

NFL Flag Football Yoga for Dance PARISHkicks

Grades: 3‐6 Grades: 3‐8 Weekly Prac ce

4:00‐5:00 p.m. 4:00‐5:00 p.m. Grades: 3‐6

Lyrical 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

Grades: 3‐5 Pass the Scalpel

5:00‐5:45 p.m. Grades: 3‐6

Pointe 4:00‐5:00 p.m.

Grades: 7‐12 Sensors C++

5:00‐5:45 p.m. Grades: 3‐8

4:00‐5:00 p.m.

Composi on

Grades: 7‐12

5:00‐5:45 p.m.

Mandarin

Intermediate

Grades: 3‐12

5:00‐6:00 p.m.

Fall Explora ons 2016

Midway

LEGO EV3 ROBOTICSCREATIVE JUNGLE CHALLENGE

HINDI CONVERSATION

Grades: 3-6 Instructor: Michael Calahan

During this session of robotics we will ventureinto the wilds of the LEGO Jungle. Studentswork in teams of two to create a LEGO robotthat will help monitor, guard and rescue lostand injured animals. Students will build andprogram their robot to move through theterrain of the jungle on the challenge mat.Additional LEGO elements will beintroduced to help them create innovativedesigns.


Grades: 3-12 Instructor: Priya Thakur

Comprehensive topics include an introductionto Hindi, the Hindi alphabet, simple words,syllables, vocabulary words, counting,conversation, poems, stories and games.Information about Indian culture is presentedthroughout to achieve the LOTE (languageother than English) standards for teachingforeign languages in the U.S.

• Start Date: September 12, 2016• End Date: December 5, 2016• No Class: October 10, November 21• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $330 + cost of book

DRILL TEAM PREPGrades: 6-8 Instructor: TBD Drill Team Prep is designed for any dancerinterested in auditioning for the Rosettes oranother dance team. It focuses on drill teamstyle, performance and technique whileemphasizing leaps, turns, flexibility and highkicks. This class will also improve dancestrength and performance.


MONDAY

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Grades: 3-7 Instructor: Michelle Noah

Ciao! Join us for a culinary and visual journeythrough Italy, rich in art and food. We willpaint Italian landscapes, collage Mona Lisa,create our own da Vinci invention, whilemunching on Italian cuisine including pizza,pasta, focaccia, risotto and tiramisu. We willrecord our Italian adventure in an illustratedjournal complete with all of our Italian recipes.

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6 , 2016• No Class: November 22• Times: 4:00-5:30 p.m.• Cost: $420

ART - ITALIAN ART & FOOD

SEW FUNGrades: 3-8 Instructor: Sew Fun Studios

Learn to sew or improve your existing skillswith Sew Fun Studios sewing classes. This fallis filled with all new projects: stuffed animals,accessories, quilts and more! Kids get to usethe latest sewing machines and modern fabricsto create adorable, one of a kind pieces.Sewing teaches kids critical thinking, problemsolving, practical math skills and designprinciples. Sewing is an art, and we love toshare this art form with a fresh and modernapproach.


TUESDAY

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HOMEWORK HELPERSGrades: 3-6, 7-8 Instructor: Parish Faculty

Parish faculty supervise a controlled, quietstudy hour and answer general curriculumquestions. Faculty can assist with organizationand limited subject assistance, it is not subjectspecific tutoring. Students may use thisresource as little or as much as they require,and the cost is per trimester. Special Note:This class is available Tuesday throughThursday. Enrollment is always available. Wewill pro-rate the price throughout the trimester.

• Trimester I: September 13-November 17, 2016• Trimester II: November 29-March 2, 2017• Trimester III: March 7-May 18, 2017• No Class: Christmas Break, Spring Break,April 27• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $300/trimester

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Apollo Tutors

This program teaches students the basics ofdifferent speech and debate activities andexposes them to strategies to prepare,practice and perform. Students will engage inshort speaking group exercises, as well asone- on- one practice with their coach onindividual events. Topics covered includepublic speaking, interpretation and debate indifferent settings. Students will engage ininformal practices, mock tournaments andformal competitions.


DEBATE

Grades: 3-8 Instructor: Tech EdVentures

From cars to watches to the dozens ofdevices we use each day, our world is built oncomputer code. Code Academy is acomprehensive, multi-year program whichteaches kids to understand and createcomputer code of their own. Code Academybegins with Python, one of the most widelyused "back end" languages. By the end of thecourse, kids will design and code a workingproject that solves real-world problems. Theywill learn about inputs, outputs, variables,loops and imported functions. This multi-levelclass is open to beginners and kids with priorcoding experience.


CODE ACADEMY: PYTHON I

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Grades: 5-6Instructor: Stephanie Wulfe-Epstein

Theatre II focuses on improv, characterdevelopment and scene interpretation.Students will prepare a monologue andstrengthen their skills so they are prepared forauditions. They will work on various scenesfrom both musical theater and dramas.Students will learn how to prepare a theatreresume.

• Start Date: September 14, 2016• End Date: December 7, 2016• No Class: November 23• Times: 3:45-5:00 p.m.• Cost $335

THEATRE IIGrades: 3-4 Instructor: Stephanie Wulfe-Epstein

Theatre I focuses on developing characters,pantomime, improv, memorizingchoreography and performing songs. Theaterdevelops presentation skills and strengthens astudent’s communication and listeningabilities. The Theatre I class prepares studentsfor musical theater, public speaking andbuilds self-confidence.

• Start Date: September 13, 2016• End Date: December 6, 2016• No Class: November 22• Times: 3:45-4:45 p.m.• Cost: $335

THEATRE IWEDNESDAY

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Midway

MANDARIN - INTERMEDIATE

PASS THE SCALPEL

Grades: 3-12 Instructor: Agatha Chen Beginner Mandarin is designed for studentswith no previous exposure to Mandarin. Thisclass will develop pronunciation, basicvocabulary and simple conversation related todaily-life situations. Topics may includecounting, basic greetings, introductions,calendar and time, basic phone and everydayconversation, colors, seasons and more.


MANDARIN - BEGINNER

Grades: 3-12 Instructor: Agatha Chen Intermediate Mandarin is designed forstudents who can understand and speaksimple conversational Chinese related todaily-life situations, but who have not learnedto read or write Chinese characters. Thiscourse aims to enhance correct pronunciation,grammatical accuracy and overallcompetency in listening, speaking andreading.


Grades: 3-6 Instructor: Tracie Román Discover the world of dissections and theirapplication to medicine. We will learn surgicaltechniques such as incisions and suturing aswe perform dissections each class.Additionally we will identify and discuss theanatomy and physiology of each specimen.Dissections include the salamander, crayfish,starfish, banana spider, sand dollar, fiddlercrab, centipede, perch, white rat and fetal pig.


Grades: 3-8 Instructor: Mr. B Chess The advanced chess class focuses onproblem solving, advanced opening schemes,and chess clocks used at rapid pace as wellas slower time controls with an eye towardstournament play. Study of the great mastersas well as the history of international chesstournaments and chess tradition will beincorporated.

• Start Date: September 15 , 2016• End Date: December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times 7:00-7:50 a.m. • Cost $275

ADVANCED CHESS

THURSDAY

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TYPING

YOGA GAMES

Grades: 3-8 Instructor: Tech EdVentures From Fitbits to Nest thermostats, we aresurrounded by sensors and microcircuits, minicomputers which control big devices. Learnhow to build your own using Arduino, apowerful processor with unlimitedcapabilities. Kids will build a working lightmeter, magnetic switches and an infraredburglar alarm. In the process students willlearn basic electronics and develop solidcoding skills in C++ which takes data frommultiple sensors and uses a processor tocontrol lights, sound and servo motors.


SENSORS C++

Grades: 3-12 Instructor: SPOTS Offered through SPOTS, this typing class issmall in size and is tailored to each student'sown level and pace. Focus will be on fingerdexterity and maintaining home-rowpositioning. Take Session I, II or both!

• Session I: September 15-October 20, 2016• Session II: October 27-December 8, 2016• No Class: November 24• Times 4:30-5:30 p.m.• Cost $265/session

Grades: 3-8 Instructor: Kate Ward Students will play fun yet challenging games thatincorporate yoga poses to refinecooperative and listening skills and develop corestrength, coordination and balance in a non-competitive environment. Techniques like “DarthVader” breathing teach students how to calm thebody and mind. Life skills like introspection,positive self-esteem, cooperation andcompassion are explored throughout the class.Mats are required.


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Extended Care is offered for students in 3rd-6thgrade from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. daily. In addition, wealso offer all day care (7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) onparent-teacher conference days and mostfaculty work days. Enroll one day at a time, bythe month or annually.

The dates* we will offer in-service, conferenceor early dismissal care for Midway during the2016-17 school year are as follows: October 14,November 18, January 3, April 21 and April 27.

*Please note that these dates have changedfrom last year. We will NOT have care forMidway students on November 21, March 3 orMay 26. Please plan accordingly.

Grades: 3-12

Students can choose from a range of lessonsincluding but not limited to drums, guitar, organ,piano, violin and voice. All skill levels arewelcome. Students will have an opportunity toparticipate in a recital in the spring. • Dates: Fall lessons will start the week ofSeptember 12th and will conclude the week ofDecember 5th. Lessons are available Mondaythrough Friday after school.• Times: 30 minute or one hour lessons areavailable• Cost: Private instruction fees begin at $350 fora 30 minute lesson each week of the fall. Theoverall cost depends on the day of the week,length of lesson and instructor selected.

Private music lessons must be booked directlythrough Nancy Powers [email protected].

If you are interested in a particular instrumentand do not see it listed, please email PattyKnodel at [email protected].

EXTENDED CARE PRIVATE MUSIC

ADULT

Instructor: Kate Ward Looking to get a workout in before you pick upthe kids from school? We've got a fun,energetic yoga class just for Parish parents.This vinyasa style class presents yoga poseswith fun pop and world beat music using yourbreath as your guide. Although the classwarmly welcomes ALL levels of yogis (fromcomplete beginner to advanced), we promiseto help you break a sweat and release tensionfrom your day. With a relaxing savasana at theend of each class, you will leave your yogaworkout with shoulders and neck musclesrelaxed and a smile on your face!

• Start Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016• End Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016• No Class: November 23• Times 3:00-4:00 p.m.• Cost $240

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Dance Academy2016-2017

Q. Does dance last the full school year?A. Yes, ParishEXTEND Dance Academy courses are a fall and spring commitment.

Q. Will there be a dance informational meeting?A. Yes, there will be a dance informational meeting on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m atthe Midway campus. During this meeting you will receive the dance handbook, more informationabout the programs and recital, and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions. Pleasecheck the master calendar for the location of the meeting.

Q. What does my child need to wear to dance?A. Dance attire varies by class and by age group. Those in PreK and Kindergarten will wear aParish t-shirt with their school skort or shorts. All other dancers will need to reference the dancehandbook for specific attire requirements. For your convenience approved dance apparel cannow be purchased at the PAWS store. To order, go to http://bit.do/parishdance. Place ordersby August 23, 2016 in order to receive attire for the first day of dance class. For questionsregarding Parish branded dance apparel please contact the PAWS store at 972-852-8855.

Q. Is there an end of year performance?A. Yes, there is an end of year performance on May 6, 2016 at The Black Academy of Arts andLetters. Rehearsal will be held the day before the performance. For questions related to therecital, please email Jessica Robinson at [email protected].

Q. Dance is a yearlong program, do I need to pay all at once?A. Dance is a yearlong commitment, but you can pay for it month to month with a recurringpayment plan setup through UltraCamp. New this year, we've added discounts for studentstaking two or more classes. Discounts range from $160 off your annual total for two classes allthe way up to $1200 off for six classes. These will automatically apply to your cart duringcheckout.

Additional questions?Please email [email protected].

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MondayBalletGrades: PreK-K Instructor: Carina Torres

This class will increase coordination, balance,musical awareness, listening skills andself-confidence through dance, games andimaginative play. Dancers will learn classical balletand proper French ballet terminology. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 12 - December 5, 2016• Spring Dates: January 9 - May 15, 2017• No Class: October 10, November 21, January 16,February 13, March 13, April 17• Times: 3:15-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $725

Grades: Primer-2 Instructor: Carina Torres

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dancetechnique such as isolations of the body, improvingperformance quality and developing complexrhythms and patterns. Class curriculum is based onballet technique layered with traditional jazzmovement and includes a proper warm-up,stretches, isolations, across-the-floorprogressions and combinations. This is a year roundclass with a performance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 12 - December 5, 2016• Spring Dates: January 9 - May 15, 2017• No Class: October 10, November 21, January 16,February 13, March 13, April 17• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

Jazz

Tuesday

Hillcrest

BalletGrades: Primer-2 Instructor: Carina Torres

Students will learn classical ballet techniques andterminology. Each class includes barre exercises,center floor work and across-the-floorcombinations. The ballet curriculum is based on theCecchetti Method. This is a year round class with aperformance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2016• Spring Dates: January 10 - May 16, 2017• No Class: November 22, March 14• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

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Grades: PreK-K Instructor: Carina Torres

This class will increase coordination, balance,musical awareness, listening skills andself-confidence through dance, games andimaginative play. Dancers will learn thefundamentals of tap and will focus on theirmusicality, rhythm and ability to isolate their feet.This is a year round class with a performance onMay 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2016 • Spring Dates: January 10 - May 16, 2017 • No Class: November 22, March 14• Times: 3:15-4:00 p.m.• Cost: $725

Wednesday

Hillcrest

Tuesday continued

BalletGrades: PreK-K Instructor: Carina Torres

This class will increase coordination, balance,musical awareness, listening skills andself-confidence through dance, games andimaginative play. Dancers will learn classical balletand proper French ballet terminology. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017. .

• Fall Dates: September 14 - December 7, 2016• Spring Dates: January 11 - May 17, 2017 • No Class: November 23, March 15• Times: 3:15-4:00 p.m. • Cost: $725

Grades: K-2 Instructor: Carina Torres

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the lateststyles of street dancing, breaking, popping, andlocking. Classes will encourage students to stepoutside of the box by bringing their own individualstyle and personality to the movements. Hip hopdance requires students to have the strength andstamina to successfully perform moves. Thereforeclass includes upper and lower body conditioningas well as a rigorous warm-up to help preparestudents for more intense movements. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 14 - December 7, 2016• Spring Dates: January 11 - May 17, 2017• No Class: November 23, March 15 • Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m. • Cost: $775

Hip Hop

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Monday

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

This class is designed to improve a dancer's rangeof motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increasetheir level of core muscle strength. Through avariety of stretches and strengthening exercises,dancers will also increase their awareness of theirown body's potential as it connects to expressionthrough movement.

• Start Date: September 12, 2016• End Date: November 28, 2016• No Class: October 3, October 10, November 7,November 21• Times: 4:00-4:45 p.m.• Cost: $140

Stretch

TuesdayGrades: 3-5, 6-8Instructors: Gypsy Ingram (3rd-5th),Jessica Robinson (6th-8th)

This class serves as introduction to a formal balletclass structure. More advanced stretching andstrengthening exercises are given, barre work isintroduced with a greater emphasis on vocabularyand French terminology. Musicality continues to beemphasized along with balance and coordinationthrough the strengthening of the body core. Centerfloor work is introduced with continued focus on thepositions of the arms, legs and feet using classicalballet vocabulary. The ballet curriculum is based onthe Cecchetti Method. This is a year round classwith a performance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2016• End Date: January 10 - May 16, 2017• No Class: November 22, March 14• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

Ballet

Midway

Grades: 3-5 Instructor: Gypsy Ingram

This class gives students the opportunity toexperience lyrical dance, which combinestechniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern.Students will also explore how lyrical danceemphasizes interpretation of music lyrics to tell astory with movement that can be fluid orabstract.This is a year round class with aperformance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2016• Spring Dates: January 10 - May 16, 2017 • No Class: November 22, March 14• Times: 5:00-5:45 p.m.• Cost: $725

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Pointe*

Wednesday

Midway

Tuesday continuedGrades: 7-12 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

The pointe class is designed for students withprevious ballet training. Students will furtherdevelop their ballet technique while working inpointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises,center floor work and across-the-floorcombinations. These exercises focus onstrengthening the feet and ankles. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017. .*Must have permission from instructor.

• Fall Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2016• Spring Dates: January 10 - May 16, 2017 • No Class: November 22, March 14• Times: 5:00-5:45 p.m.• Cost: $725

Dance TechniqueGrades: 3-5 Instructor: Gypsy Ingram

This fun class is designed to introducestudents to the various genres of dance. Learningsome basic ballet, jazz and modern skills will allowthe students to experience each style of dancewhile improving their flexibility, sense of rhythm andoverall coordination. This is a year round class witha performance on May 6, 2017.


JazzGrades: 6-8 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dancetechnique such as isolations of the body, improvingperformance quality and developing complexrhythms and patterns. Class curriculum is based onballet technique layered with traditional jazzmovement and includes a proper warm-up,stretches, isolations, across-the-floorprogressions and combinations. Students will beexposed to various styles of jazz such asBroadway, street and contemporary to helpdevelop a well-rounded dancer. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017. .

• Fall Dates: September 14 - December 7, 2016• Spring Dates: January 11 - May 17, 2017 • No Class: November 23, March 15 • Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

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Wednesday continuedGrades: 7-12 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

This class concentrates on the technical aspects ofleaping, jumping and turning by teaching a series ofjumps, leaps and turns while focusing on safeexecution, weight and direction changes. Studentswill develop balance, strength, elevation and bodyalignment. This is a year round class with aperformance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 14 - December 7, 2016• Spring Dates: January 11 - May 17, 2017 • No Class: November 23, March 15 • Times: 5:00-5:45 p.m. • Cost: $725

Leaps, Jumps & Turns

Midway

Thursday

Yoga for DanceGrades: 3-8 Instructor: Kate Ward

This class introduces Vinyasa yoga, linking breathwith movement, in a fun, supportive environment.Students will increase core strength, stamina,balance and flexibility in a non-competitiveformat. Students will learn techniques to reducestress and anxiety, increase confidence and boosttheir individualism through meditation, yogaposture and breathing exercises. Life skill emphasison peer pressure, introspection, positive bodyimage and finding your own voice are practiced inthis class. Mats required.

• Start Date: September 14, 2016• End Date: December 7, 2016• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $220

CompositionGrades: 7-12 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

This class introduces students to dancecomposition. The approach is based on the idea ofintroducing and developing tools for the dancemaker’s "toolbox", that each student can utilize tofind their own choreographic voice and style. Thisclass will choreograph their own performance piecefor the end of year dance performance on May 6,2017.


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Jazz

Midway

Thursday continued


Jazz class will focus on techniques such asisolations of the body, improving performancequality and developing complex rhythms andpatterns. Class curriculum is based on balletlayered with traditional jazz movement andincludes a warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions and combinations. This is ayear round class with a performance on May 6,2017.

• Fall Dates: September 15 - December 8, 2016• Spring Dates: January 12 - May 18, 2017 • No Class: November 24, March 16, April 27• Times: 5:00-5:45 p.m.• Cost: $725

Grades: 6-8 Instructor: Jessica Robinson

Students will learn the basics of Graham andHawkins release-based modern technique andHorton technique beginning on the floor andworking up to standing and moving across the floorin leaps and combinations. Classes will emphasizecore integration and initiation, spinal awarenessand flexibility, and practical application of moderndance fundamentals. Other styles of modern will beexplored such as improvisation and non-traditionalpartnering weight-sharing technique. This is a yearround class with a performance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 15 - December 8, 2016• Spring Dates: January 12 - May 18, 2017• No Class: November 24, March 16, April 27 • Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

Modern


This is a first introduction to Modern dance foryounger students. While moving freelythrough the space each child explores an innovativeand highly creative dance form in a structured classenvironment. This is a year round class with aperformance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 15 - December 8, 2016• Spring Dates: January 12 - May 18, 2017• No Class: November 24, March 16, April 27• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m. • Cost: $775

Modern

Grades: 3-6 Instructor: Carina Torres

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the lateststyles of street dancing, breaking, popping andlocking. Classes will encourage students to bringtheir own individual style and personality to themovements. Hip hop dance requires students tohave the strength and stamina to successfullyperform moves. Therefore class includes upper andlower body conditioning as well as a rigorouswarm-up to help prepare students for more intensemovements. This is a year round class with aperformance on May 6, 2017.

• Fall Dates: September 15 - December 8, 2016• Spring Dates: January 12 - May 18, 2017 • No Class: November 24, March 16, April 27• Times: 4:00-5:00 p.m.• Cost: $775

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SOCCERexplorations

Fall 2016

Craig Savage is Parish’s head soccer coach and has over20 years’ experience coaching high school, club andOlympic Development soccer in Atlanta and Dallas. Manyof Coach Savage’s former players have gone on to playin college, and a few of his Olympic Development playershave advanced to the professional ranks. All of themhave improved under his tutelage. After winning statetitles and becoming the all-time winningest coach at HolyInnocents’ Episcopal in Atlanta, Coach Savage moved toDallas, where his Parish Panthers have never failed tomake the playoffs.

Juan Martinez is the founder and coaching director of theDallas Kicks Soccer Club. He has worked with dozens ofyouth soccer teams helping them achieve manychampionship titles including the Vegas Cup, State Cup,Region 3 Championship, USYSA National LeagueChampionship, the U90 Super Copa and the Surf CupChampionship. He joined Parish as an assistant coach tothe varsity girls soccer team in 2015, and in 2016, he wasnamed the NTX Girls Competitive Coach of the Year. Hestrives to provide a great training environment whereplayers can learn and be challenged.

Coach Kevin Rock is a native of Trinidad and Tobago andplayed on multiple youth national teams and select travelteams. Before Parish he served as the Middle SchoolSoccer Coach for Alapattah Middle School in Miami andthe Middle and Elementary Soccer Coach at FellowshipChristian Academy in Dallas. He is currently the MiddleSchool coach at Parish and teaches 7th grade scienceand assists with 5th – 6th grade Robotics. Since comingto Parish Coach Rock's Middle School teams haveconsistently made the playoffs and won their firstChampionship in 2016.

Juan Martinez

Kevin Rock

Craig Savage

PARISHkicks Coaches

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The goal of PARISHkicks Soccer is to provide structure and support to the Parishsoccer community. Juan Martinez, Parish Girls Varsity Coach and Dallas Kicksfounder/director of coaching has had unprecedented success in this soccer market,including state and national championships. The success is a direct result of CoachMartinez’s philosophy, to grow players as athletes and individuals.

Operating under the ParishEXTEND Program, PARISHkicks provides playerdevelopment opportunities including weekly skills lessons and specialty skills camps,soccer curriculum, coaching education for parents, coaching staff for teams and videolessons. The PARISHkicks Philosophy: The program is designed to help players develop high-caliber skills, habits and tactical knowledge needed to foster their soccer acumen. Allwhile remaining grounded in the ideals of: Character, Desire, Attitude, Fun andCommitment.

PARISHkicksSoccer

• Ages 4-9: Fun > Learn > Win(at this age we simply want kids to love the game)• Ages 10-13: Learn > Fun > Win(with a love for the sport kindled, players now focus on improving performance)• Ages 14-18: Win > Learn > Fun(players love the sport and have a solid skill base, so the FUN is competing and winning)

If you are currently not on a team and would like to be placed on one, please contactPatty Knodel at [email protected].

• Weekly Practice: o $150/child Tuesdays (grades K-2, boys & girls): September 13 – November 1, 4:00-5:00pm @ Midway o $150/child Thursdays (grades 3-6, boys & girls): September 15 – November 3 4:00-5:00pm @ Midway o All children enrolled in the weekly practice will receive a PARISHkicks Tshirt• Players Skills Clinics: $15/clinic, dates TBA• Scrimmage Nights: $15/scrimmage, dates TBA• Coaches Clinics: $25/clinic, dates TBA• Team Coaches: price varies by team need

Required Equipment:Shin Guards, Water Bottle,

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