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academic coaching
Montessori Workshop & Coaching
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching: Montessori (Lower Elementary)
Ages: 5, up to age 8 (with some exceptions)
Location: MDC Green Urban Living Center
Guide: Cecilia P.
Info: Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms, children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the learning process..
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching : Upper Elementary
Ages: 9-11
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Henry
Description: Through individual coaching, students will build autonomy and learn to be the drivers of their own education. Students will do an initial diagnostic assessment at the beginning of the year and an end-of-year assessment, with check-ins throughout the year. Students will work on time management skills, on planning skills and will discuss the importance of emotional and physical wellbeing. Students will also use this time to work on their personalized goals..
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching: Middle through Pre-College
Ages: 12-18
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Orianne
Description: Through individual coaching, students will build autonomy and learn to be the drivers of their own education. Students will do an initial diagnostic assessment at the beginning of the year and an end-of-year assessment, with check-ins throughout the year. Students will bring their own academic projects and receive some academic support and guidance. Students will work on time management skills, on planning skills and will discuss the importance of emotional and physical wellbeing. They will also explore areas such as gratitude, relationships, social media and current events. during occasional group discussions.
academic enrichment
Montessori Mathematics
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
Montessori English Language Arts
Montessori: Math for children
Ages: 5-8
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Paola
Info: Math classes will allow children to progressively build understanding, skills, and confidence at their own pace. Students will learn to recognize numbers, to add them, subtract them, multiply and divide them. They will develop the concept of numbers by counting, combining, sorting, and comparing sets of objects; they will recognize and describe simple repeating patterns; they will recognize shapes and sizes of figures and objects.
Montessori English Language Arts
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
Montessori English Language Arts
Montessori English Language Arts
Ages: 5-8
Location: MDC Building 300
Guide: Paola / Monique / Asia
Info: Language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. Periods of silent reading, group reading, cursive writing, syntax, thematic writing and vocabulary are all focal points of language arts classes.
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
Emergent reader
Ages: 5-10
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Asia Ferguson
Info: Enhance reading skills for emergent readers.
E(art)h Lab (environmental science)
E(art)h Lab (environmental science)
Emergent readers: One-on-One Sessions
E(art)h Lab
Ages: 5-8
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Info: E(art)h Lab is a creative space designed for participants to explore nature through scientific inquiry and artistic expression.
Music and Dance
E(art)h Lab (environmental science)
Upper Elementary Math
Dance and Music
Ages: 5-8
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Paola
Description: Students will focus on balance, coordination, rhythm and learn the basics of movement. Students will discover various instruments; they will learn songs.
Upper Elementary Math
E(art)h Lab (environmental science)
Upper Elementary Math
Upper elementary math
Ages: 9-11
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Henry
Description: Key areas for upper elementary math include base-ten numbers, multiplicative structures, fractions and decimals, algebraic thinking and measurement. Students will also work on practical life skills like operating a small business.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmentmal sicence
Ages: 11-15 / 9-11
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Description: In this class, students will explore the interconnectedness of living things through hands-on application. We will delve into the impacts of climate change and how people all over the world are responding to these changes through creating problem solving and lifestyle changes. Projects will include building an aquaponics system (growing fish and plants together), harnessing energy from the sun and wind..
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
English Language Arts
Ages: 9-11 / 12-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Henry (upper elementary) / Orianne (middle school)
Description: Students will be taught and will be able to identify figurative language and poetic devices in a piece of writing. They will also be taught and will learn the basic components of grammar, which is essential to promoting excellent writing, and they will be taught reading comprehension strategies. Students will focus on a variety of texts (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, short stories) to work on various practices, such as setting a purpose for reading, reading for details, making observations, or having group discussions. Students will read to build knowledge, gain perspective, practice writing and expand their vocabulary.
French
Environmental Science
Life Skills and College Readiness
French as a Foreign Language
Ages: 10-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Orianne
Description: Non-native speakers of French will acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to communicate in French in real life situations. They will work on elementary listening, writing, speaking and reading skills. Students will also discuss cultural differences and gain a greater understanding and respect for other ethnic groups.
Life Skills and College Readiness
Life Skills and College Readiness
Life Skills and College Readiness
Life Skills and College Readiness
Ages: 12-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Orianne
Description: Students will learn the knowledge, the skills and receive the academic preparation needed to join the dual enrollment program (program allowing homeschoolers and students attending public, private or charter schools to simultaneously enroll in college courses). Students will receive academic support to prepare for the Accuplacer test (reading, writing and some support for arithmetic, algebra and quantitative reasoning). Students will do career exploration with self-assessment tools (values, interests, personality, aptitude); they will learn time management skills and they will work on learning strategies, test taking strategies and transition skills. Based on students’ interest, students will be given the opportunity to meet with college advisors and/or to visit college campuses.
Middle School Math
Life Skills and College Readiness
Middle School Math
Middle School Math
Ages: 12-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Henry
Description: Math intervention with the goal of building a foundation to meet college admission and placement tests. Among other concepts, students will learn about whole numbers by naming, rounding, comparing, performing operations, utilizing properties and laws, evaluating exponents and square roots, and using order of operations to solve problems. Students will also work on practical life skills, like operating a small business
Literature
Mapping the World (Geography)
Literature
Literature
Ages: 11-16
Location: MDC, 300 Building
Guide: Orianne
Info: Students will learn how to navigate everyday literature, from newspapers, magazines and advertisements to chapter books, short stories, poetry and nonfiction books. They will learn to identify sources; they will discuss perspectives and genres and they will improve their oral and written communication skills. Based on students’ interests, students will be given the opportunity to create a book club, visit libraries and/or work with librarians.
Studio Art
Mapping the World (Geography)
Literature
Studio Art
Ages: 9-11 / 12-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Info: Students will explore a wide range of 2D and 3D media, skills and techniques, as related to contemporary and historical art perspectives. Projects may include but not be limited to: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, pottery, and sculpture.
Mapping the World (Geography)
Mapping the World (Geography)
Mapping the World (Geography)
Mapping the World (Geography)
Ages: 8-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Judy
Info: Students will discuss the physical and man made world. Classes will cover human, physical and environmental geography. Students will learn to draw maps of the world.
Word Games
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Mapping the World (Geography)
Word Games
Ages: 8-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Orianne
=Info: Word games are spoken, board, or video games designed to explore the properties of language while having fun. They help to develop the skills your child will need, like verbal reasoning, vocabulary, problem-solving, spelling, grammar and memory.
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Ages: 8-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Info: Give your child a dedicated play garden to grow plants, enjoy sensory play and have a digging patch of his/her own! Your child will also be given the opportunity to play outdoor games.
Baseball / Team Sports
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Gardening and Outdoor Games
Baseball
Ages: 9-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Brett, Amanda, Wasiri, Josh
Description: Fundamental, cognitive and movement skills necessary to play the games will be presented and practiced. Within this context, the rules of the game will be learned. The culmination of the course will be an application of individual and team skills in a game setting with the development and employment of offensive and defensive strategies.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Ages: 9-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Info: This class explores all aspects of the creation of a new venture, from idea through startup, growth, and beyond. Students will learn how to evaluate opportunities, develop strategies, create a business plan and acquire financing for a new venture.
Student Lounge
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Student lounge
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Paola
Info: Don’t see a program you like but would like your child to have extra support or assistance on their goal plans or homework? You can sign up for student lounge time and know your child is safe, guided, and supported while on campus. Your child can also take advantage of this time to play boardgames, to do arts & crafts, and/or to study on his/her own.
Student Clubs
Entrepreneurship
Student Clubs
Student clubs
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Info: This is a special time of the week when students can pursue their passions together. Each club will have student leadership and will be supported by an advisor.
Spanish
Intro to Herbalism
Student Clubs
Spanish
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Paola
Info: Non-native speakers of Spanish will acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to communicate in Spanish in real life situations. They will work on elementary listening, writing, speaking and reading skills. Students will also discuss cultural differences and gain a greater understanding and respect for other ethnic groups.
Arts & Crafts
Intro to Herbalism
Intro to Herbalism
Arts & Crafts
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Paola
Info:Students will learn fundamental drawing, painting, clay sculpting techniques and many creative crafts. They will explore a variety of art media like watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, chalk, color pencils, pen and ink, clay, collages and many more through age appropriate creative projects.
Intro to Herbalism
Intro to Herbalism
Intro to Herbalism
Intro to Herbalism
Ages: 9-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Monique
Info: The focus of this class will be on self-care. Each class will start with meditation and/or stretching and move into working with plants to care for ourselves and each other. Students will then delve into the world of herbs, learning cultivation, medicinal properties, historical uses, anatomy and physiology, botany, and nutrition. Students will practice making salves, syrups, poultices, and teas with herbs they grow.
Drama
Garden to Table
Garden to Table
Drama
Ages: 9-16
Location: MDC, 300 Building
Guide: Judy
Info: Students study principles of acting including character analysis, textual interpretation, voice, movement, collaboration, improvisation, and critical analysis of performance. Additionally, students gain a working knowledge of the multiple forms of theatrical performance, as well as the technical aspects of theater and theatrical design.
Garden to Table
Garden to Table
Garden to Table
Garden To Table
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Ama
Info: Students will learn to prepare food from freshly harvested ingredients grown in our GFA gardens. They learn how to make home remedies, work with natural pigments and make healthy and delicious food. We will delve into the history of foods and nutritional and medicinal properties during this weekly hands–on session.
Capoiera
Garden to Table
Community Meeting
Capoiera
Ages: 9-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Guide: Gabriela
Info: Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form, combining self-defense, acrobatics, dance, music and song.
Community Meeting
Community Gardening
Community Meeting
Community meeting
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Info: Community meetings are led by students and supervised by educators. They are opportunities for students to discuss group dynamics, leadership, autonomy, field trips and fundraising ideas. Community meetings are process oriented. Their value comes from personal attendance and participation. They provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas.
Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, building 300
Info: Community gardening combines physical activity with social interaction and exposure to nature. Students will be given the opportunity to take ownership of our outdoor space to garden, landscape, plan and socialize.
Swimming & Diving
Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Swimming & Diving
Ages: 5-16
Location: MDC, Building 300
Guide: Virginia
Description: Basic swim and self preservation skills, introduction to lap swimming, water sports, and competition swimming and diving. Important: if your child is a beginner swimmer, we kindly ask you to be in the pool with your child.
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art - On Site Workshops
Time: Wednesdays following Field Visit (3-5PM depending on age group)
Dates: One Session Monthly, Wednesday
Ages: 5 to 18
Location: Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Morel
Fee: TBD by ICA
Info: Students will do project based work based on the previous day’s field experience at ICA. Each session features the main artist on exhibit at ICA and will inspire the GFA Gallery night in May.
Swim Team & Water Polo
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
.North Miami Pre-Competition & Competition Swim Team & Water Polo Team
Time: Days and times assigned by swim level (Students meet at varying times from M-F, 5pm-7pm)
Dates: Rolling Admission
Ages: Based on swim ability.
Location: MDC Aquatic Center
Guide: Coach Kenny
Fee: $115 to $130 a month, scholarships available
Description: Students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of swimming and develop to compete in swim competitions and on a water polo team.
Fee: Fee waived for all students and families engaged in the committee.
Info: Families will be supported by meeting weekly to plan and organize student-led and inspired activities and field days.
Explore South Florida
Field DAYS
Time: Tuesday & Fridays, time TBD
Dates: Year Round
Ages: All Ages (with parents under 5)
The Field Day calendar can be viewed here. Field Academy organizes and staffs weekly field trips.