1st-6th Grade Classes at United Methodist Church of Chugiak (UMCC)

*some classes are available for upper grades

Location: 16430 Old Glenn Highway Chugiak, AK 99567

*All classes are secular and not affiliated with the church*


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This form must be completed to attend any class at UMCC.


Spring 2024 Registration is Now Open!

Spring 2024 Semester January 8 - May 6


**Registration reserves your place in a class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering.


“Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible” Maryann Kohl

  • Monday 

    9:00-10:05 - 3rd-4th Grade

    10:05-11:10- 5th-6th Grade

    11:10-12:15 - 1st-2nd (3rd) Grade

    12:15-1:20- 7th-12th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $425 ALL supplies are included.

    A sibling or multi-class discount is offered.

  • *New projects! Students will not be repeating works from Fall semester.*

    Join me on a marvelous journey of artistic discovery! As an instructor, I'm determined to shake up your creativity by exploring different art forms, from watercolors to pastels to canvas paint, and more! The best part? We'll celebrate the fact that every single individual holds a unique voice and style.

    To get things started, we'll roll back the artistic clock and study the greats, like Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, and Jackson Pollock. But, we won't stop there! We'll also check out modern artists, like Keith Haring, Bansky, and Yayoi Kusama.

    As the semester progresses, your child will learn how to mix colors, apply brushstrokes, and receive step-by-step how-to’s, to transform their imagination into a work of art! Every stroke builds up to a beautiful masterpiece, which means your child will feel accomplished and proud at the end of each class.

  • ALL supplies are Included in the class price.

  • This class does not have graded projects. I can provide a scale of how well students are following directions, their class conduct, and the effort being given by students if parents would like. I feel that graded work takes away the joy and freedom of creativity. Student work can be used as samples.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx.

    This vendor is listed under the business name Create With Jess.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 students. Class maximum of 16 students.

  • createwithjess.ak@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in a class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering.


 
  • Monday

    1:20-2:25 - 1st-4th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $325 for the semester

    A sibling or multi-class discount is offered.

  • Hold onto your togas, folks! This class is all about Ancient Rome, the land of epic tales, legendary leaders, and jaw-dropping achievements. We'll be diving deep into their world, from the gladiators and emperors to the myths and legends. It's time to show the world that ancient doesn't mean boring! Let's explore the vast legacy of Rome and how it shaped our world for centuries to come. Get ready for a wild ride through history!

  • ALL supplies Included.

  • Tests and assignments will be graded and can be used as work samples. No final grade will be given.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, and Cyberlynx.

    This vendor is listed under the business name Create With Jess.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 students. Class maximum of 15 students.

  • createwithjess.ak@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in a class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering.


 
  • Monday

    10:05-11:10 - 5th-6th Grade

    11:10-12:15 - 3rd-4th Grade

    12:15-1:20 - 1st-2nd(3rd) Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $225

  • In STEM Physical Science we will dive into the engineering design process as we learn about different science topics while doing hands-on activities.

  • All Supplies Included

  • This class is not graded. Student work can be used as samples.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes. Payment may be made with Cash, Check, Venmo, or PayPal. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor is new and will be listed with Charter Schools very soon.

  • Class minimum of 10 Students. Class maximum of 20 students.

  • kawilliams907@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in a class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering.


 
  • Wednesday

    10:05-11:10- 5th-6th

    11:10-12:15-3rd-4th

    12:15-1:20-1st-2nd(3rd)

  • Wednesday

    10:05-11:10- 5th-6th

    11:10-12:15-3rd-4th

    12:15-1:20-1st-2nd(3rd)

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $225

  • This class will explore the science and engineering presented in classic fairytales. For example, we will read The 3 Little Pigs and discuss how the house structures are built. We will then build our own houses and blow them down. We will use scientific questioning to explore how well our houses did in the experiment. We will cover 8 fairytales during this class. Let the experiments begin!

  • All supplies included.

  • This class is not graded. Student work can be used as samples.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes. Payment may be made with Cash, Check, Venmo, or PayPal. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor is new and will be listed with Charter Schools very soon.

  • Class minimum of 10 students. Class maximum of 20 students.

  • kawilliams907@gmail.com


 
  • Monday

    9:00-10:05- Writing Composition - 5th-6th

    10:05-11:10 - Writing Composition - 3rd-4th

    11:10-12:15 - Introduction To Writing - 1st-2nd (3rd)

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $250

  • *Introduction to Writing- 1st-2nd- All NEW content this semester! Students will learn sentence structure, parts of speech, spelling patterns, and will learn how to write short paragraphs when combined with craft activities. Students will practice their skills in class and will complete some homework assignments.

    *Writing Composition- 3rd-4th- All NEW content this semester! Students will learn to write paragraphs and short essays for expository, narrative, opinion, and persuasive writing. Students will practice their skills each week in class by learning to plan and write a rough draft. They will complete the final draft for homework.

    *Writing Composition- 5th-6th- All NEW content this semester! Students will learn to write narrative stories, as well as paragraphs and essays for expository, narrative, and opinion writing. Students will practice their skills each week in class by learning to plan and write a rough draft. They will complete the final draft for homework.

  • notebook, pencils, crayons/colored pencils, scissors, and a glue stick.

  • *Introduction to Writing- Students will receive feedback on assignments, projects, and homework. All student work can be used as work samples. A progress report will be provided at the end of each quarter.

    *Writing Composition- Students will receive graded feedback on assignments, projects, and homework. All student work can be used as work samples. A progress report will be provided at the end of each quarter.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 Students. Class maximum of 20 Students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering


 

Provided Textbook

  • Monday

    12:15-1:20

  • 5th-8th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $275 for Fall Semester with textbook included

    $250 for Spring Semester

  • The second half of this course will continue to teach civics, government, and citizenship. This semester, students will study how the Constitution set up our government, how it protects our basic rights, and the responsibilities of citizens.

    **New students may participate if they missed the first semester.

  • notebook, pencils, crayons/colored pencils, scissors, and a glue stick. Price includes textbook.

  • A final grade will be given at the end of the semester in a progress report. Projects and Assignments are graded.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 Students. Class maximum of 20 Students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering


 
  • Monday and Wednesday

    **You can sign up for BOTH days or EITHER Monday or Wednesday

    10:05-11:10 - 1st-2nd (3rd) Grade

    11:10-12:15 - 5th-6th Grade

    12:15-1:20- 3rd-4th Grade

    1:20-2:25 - 7th-12th

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $165 for ONE day (either Monday OR Wednesday)

    $310 for TWO days (Monday AND Wednesday)

  • What do we do in class?

    Start with 5-10 minute free play with the day's class equipment and class attendance.

    Then 5-10 minute warmup and stretch.

    Followed by 40-45 minute skills and drills for specific sports/activities (for the 1-2 class it will be more hand/eye coordination focused with age-appropriate games rather than specific sports).

    Finish with a 5-minute cool down and clean up.

    Sports we plan to work on-

    This semester will be much more court-oriented sports as we transition off of the turf. We will focus on Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Badminton, Frisbee, Agility, and hand/eye coordination drills.

  • All participants must wear gym-appropriate clothing and non-marking gym shoes. NO boots or bare feet allowed.

  • This class is not graded. Student pictures can be used as samples.

  • Pay and register online at www.cysa-ak.org. Class fees are reimbursable with most Charter/Correspondence schools.

    This vendor is listed under the business name CYSA.

  • Class minimum of 10 students. Class maximum of 20 students.

  • admin@cysa-ak.org

  • Please complete registration on the Eagle River Homeschool Classes website AND the linked website below.

    www.cysa-ak.org

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering


 
  • Wednesday

    9:00-10:05 - 1st-2nd (3rd) Grade

    10:05-11:10- 3rd-4th Grade

    12:15-1:20- 5th-6th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $325 ALL supplies are included

    A sibling or multi-class discount is offered.

  • Get ready for a wild adventure! Students will embark on a journey to discover the many fascinating creatures that crawl, hop, and soar around us. From the itty-bitty bugs to the colossal elephants, we'll explore their homes, habits, and how they groove in their environment. Peek into their quirks, traits, and peculiarities to uncover the secrets of how scientists examine and categorize these magnificent beasts.

  • All supplies included.

  • Tests and assignments will be graded and can be used as work samples. No final grade will be given.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, and Cyberlynx.

    This vendor is listed under the business name Create With Jess.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 students. Class maximum of 15 students.

  • createwithjess.ak@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering


  • Wednesday 11:10-12:15

  • 3rd-6th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $325 ALL supplies are included.

    A sibling or multi-class discount is offered.

  • Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure to a cluster of islands located in the far North Pacific Ocean, where brave samurais and mighty daimyos were engaged in battles to become the shogun. Welcome to the world of feudal Japan!

    Our journey will take us from the chilly Hokkaido to the sunny Kyushu, with stops at the Edo (Tokyo) and the imperial palace in Kyoto. Along the way, we'll immerse ourselves in the rich Japanese culture, history, and religion while meeting the heroes of medieval Japan, from fierce warriors to talented artists and poets. Join us as we explore this captivating era in history!

  • All supplies are included.

  • Tests and assignments will be graded and can be used as work samples. No final grade will be given.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx.

    This vendor is listed under the business name Create With Jess.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 students. Class maximum of 15 students.

  • createwithjess.ak@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering


  • Wednesday

    9:00-10:05-

    3rd-6th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $275

  • Learn to think like a detective and solve crimes in this beginning forensics class. Learn about handwriting analysis, body language, fingerprinting, dental records, and more. In addition, we will read a novel from each of the following series: Encyclopedia Brown, Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys. These books will help us learn to spot clues and use inferencing as the case unfolds.

  • notebook, pencils, crayons/colored pencils, scissors, and a glue stick.

    All reading materials will be provided.

  • Assignments, tests, and quizzes will all be graded. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester, based on a traditional A-F scale. Grades will be recorded in Google Classroom.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 Students. Class maximum of 20 Students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com

**Registration reserves your place in the class. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email from the class instructor within the next few days. All payments will be conducted through the instructor directly. Some classes require two registration forms so please pay close attention when registering.


 
  • Wednesday 10:05-11:10

    3rd-6th Grade

  • United Methodist Church of Chugiak - UMCC

  • $250

  • Can you beat the timer and escape the classroom? In this class, you have one hour to solve various puzzles related to math, social studies, or science to be free! Students will work in groups to complete tasks. A fun way to practice critical thinking skills and crack the code!

  • paper and pencil, crayons/colored pencils, scissors, and glue

  • This class is not graded. Student work can be used as samples.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minium of 5 students, Maximum of 20 students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com


  • Wednesday

    11:10-12:15

  • 1st-2nd Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $275

  • Who stole the Bear's Honey? Which leprechaun messed up the room? Who stole Mrs. Potato's heart? Become a young detective and help "crack the case." Read short passages, keep a clue book, and engage in activities such as fingerprinting, examining footprints, creating wanted posters, and much more!

  • Notebook, pencils, crayons/colored pencils, scissors, and a glue stick. All other supplies are provided.

  • Assignments, tests, and quizzes will all be graded. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester, based on a traditional A-F scale. Grades will be recorded in Google Classroom.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 Students. Class maximum of 20 Students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com


  • Wednesday

    12:15-1:20

    3rd-6th Grade

  • UMCC - United Methodist Church of Chugiak

  • $250

  • Is there treasure buried at Oak Island? What really happened to the ship the Mary Celeste? Did the Hanging Gardens exist? Why were the Nazca Lines created? What happened to Amelia Earheart? In this course, we will analyze texts of some of the greatest mysteries in history and compile our research into a report.

  • Pencil, paper, crayons/colored pencils, glue, and scissors

  • Assignments, tests, and quizzes will all be graded. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester, based on a traditional A-F scale. Grades will be recorded in Google Classroom.

  • Full payment is required during the first week of classes if paying via check. A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. This vendor can direct bill the following Charter/Correspondence Schools: Family Partnership, Frontier, IDEA, Raven, Cyberlynx, PACE, Denali Peak, FOCUS, Mat-Su-Central, Iditarod Distance Learning Center, and Totem. This vendor is listed under the business name Back to Basics Learning.

    IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.

  • Class minimum of 5 Students. Class maximum of 20 Students.

  • back2basicsalaska@gmail.com