Classes

Core Class

Joy School

In Joy School, children learn to experience joy in the world around them as they learn social skills and positive character traits. Starting with the most tangible joys at the beginning of the year and progressing to more complex joys as children gain maturity during the year. Some of the joys we may focus on include: the joy of taking care of our bodies, appreciating and respecting the earth, telling the truth, making others happy, accomplishing goals, being creative, being part of a family, having confidence, and being unique.

Core Class

Young Storytellers

Students will learn to tell stories through a variety of different methods such as acting, puppetry, creative movement, using felt boards, drawing pictures, and perhaps even making a short movie. The stories we choose to tell will be taken from Aesop’s Fables and the Book of Virtues.

Core Class

Science Cycles

During the semester, students will be introduced to basic science concepts by exploring cycles found in nature. We will have hands-on activities that allow the kids to discover how the cycles work and better understand the world around them. We will read stories in class, do art projects, act out cycles, play games, and other activities to help bring the cycles to life.

Love of Learner Class

Art of Antiquity

This course will be a specific study of the Art of Antiquity; the art of the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Asia. Students will learn about artifacts, architecture, sculptures, and masterpieces created by the people of ancient civilizations. Students will also learn the elements of design-the building blocks with which the artist creates.

Love of Learner Class

Botany

While studying botany, you will gain an understanding of plants, their parts and pieces, and ways to classify them. You will look in depth at seed bearing plants, particularly the flowering plants. You will learn the functions of each part of a flowering plant and about the cycles plants experience. You will also learn about trees and spore-bearing plants (plants that do not make seeds). The lessons also include the study of and experiments with germination and photosynthesis. You also will be introduced to the botanist, George Washington Carver.

Love of Learner Class

Wonderful World of Writing

Learn the structure and style of writing using the renowned IEW curriculum. 24, 1-hour classes (2 semesters total) will teach models and techniques for great English compositions. Parent attendance is strongly recommended. This course is a continuation of the fall semester course, so those who have taken the first half may enroll for this semester.

Love of Learner Class

Grammar Gurus

Learn the basics of English Grammar using the classical method. One hour of class for 24 weeks (2 semesters total) teaches the 8 parts of speech, their usages, and how they interact with each other. Parent attendance is strongly recommended. This course is a continuation of the fall semester course, so those who have taken the first half may enroll this semester.

Love of Learner

Math Masters

Students will spend an hour competing in math games individually and in teams with the goal of improving their own speed and accuracy, downplaying the competitive aspect.

Love of Learner Class

Taekwondo

This engaging self-defense class is designed specifically for children focusing on building confidence, improving awareness, and teaching foundational environment. The program emphasizes three core pillars:

Awareness: Children learn how to recognize potentially unsafe situations, assess their surroundings, and understand personal boundaries. Through interactive games and role-playing, they develop a heightened sense of environmental awareness and learn how to identify and avoid risks before they escalate.

Mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as breathing exercises and focus drills, help children remain calm under pressure and respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. These exercises enhance emotional regulation, helping participants build resilience and confidence in challenging situations.

Martial Skills: Basic martial arts techniques, including safe escapes, blocking, and evasion are introduced in a fun, age-appropriate manner. Children practice simple, effective moves that emphasize defense over aggression, empowering them with tools to protect themselves if needed. By combining these elements, this class not only equips children with practical self-defense strategies but also fosters a sense of self-assurance and responsibility, ensuring they are better prepared to navigate the world with awareness and confidence.

Love of Learner Class

Knights and Ladies of Valor

Students will be studying the middle-ages including famous knights and ladies and what made them great. We will design and build castles among other projects.

Scholars Class

Pyramid

Pyramid Project isn't just another math and science program; it's your key to guiding your scholars toward a deeper understanding of logic, reasoning, truth, and the habits of a scientist. Scholars are encourage to explore the relevance of math and science in their lives by understanding that mathematicians and scientists are real, complex individuals who expand our understanding of the universe. They will learn how to think, not what to think. They will practice critical thinking skills, get in the habit of logging and making connections across multiple subjects. Throughout the course, they will learn to think logically, challenge assumptions, seek truth, and measure their encounters against their core book or foundation of truth. (ex: Bible)
Scholars will get a chance to participate in a lot of fun science experiments and a science fair at the end of each semester.

Scholar Class

Debt of Honor

Debt of Honor is a follow-up to Sword of Freedom and picks up where the Civil War left off, after Reconstruction. Mentors and students have the opportunity to study important conflicts such as the American Indian Wars and WWI and WWII through the broad lens of how they affected the countries or factions involved, as well as the human level that war is truly waged, with each soldier finding the courage to stand with other soldiers and fight. War also illuminates the problem of man’s inhumanity to man. Amidst the desolations of war, however, there are sparks of hope that humankind can rise above the lust for power and hatred that fuels war. Students will learn that perhaps the greatest way we can pay the debt of honor these soldiers gave us is by taking up the torch of goodness, by fighting courageously for freedom ourselves, and by lighting the way for those who follow us.

Scholar Class

The Path

This semester your teenager or you as a parent will go through a leadership development program that will utilize Clifton Strengths to help you or your teen understand your/their unique strengths and how to leverage them for personal and professional growth. This program teaches you/them to harness your/their strengths to become a more effective leader and achieve your/their full potential. Jeff Bryant, a Gallup Certified Coach, will lead each session and help you/your teens discover how your/their natural talents can turn into strengths.

Scholar Class

Unleashing Your Voice

This class will be two leadership education projects in one. It will guide students in developing crucial communication and critical thinking skills making them more articulate, confident, and thoughtful communicators. Scholars will be finding and developing their unique voice, creating a supportive peer environment that encourages growth and fosters healthy competition and constructive feedback. They will read books, watch movies, read many classic speeches, and practice giving speeches and participating in debates in class. These 2 projects mentioned above are designed to take a full year, but we will be doing ALL of the work in one semester. It will be the most intense class OPA has offered, so parents and students should be aware that they should only sign up if they are prepared to work very hard, and only if they have already completed another leadership course in its entirety. It will be offered as a full year course on another year if students should choose want to participate another year.

Scholar Class

Shakespeare

The Students enrolled during fall semester will be performing in a February production of The Taming of the Shrew for this spring semester.

Performing Arts Class

Junior Notes

Junior Notes is a fun opportunity for ages 8-12 to discover the joys of singing in a group. They will learn how to perform songs from different genres, learn choreography, and most importantly work together as a team. We will play musical games and learn the foundations of proper singing technique. Join us for a fun filled class. This class will have multiple performances including a Spring Showcase.

Performing Arts Class

Noteworthy

Noteworthy is an amazing opportunity for students ages 13-18 to hone their singing ability, group singing, blending, and working as a team to create a beautiful performance. They will sing music from multiple genres, learn choreography, and celebrate their God given talents, as well as help prepare a few numbers for the Junior notes. This group will have several performances throughout the semester including Spring Showcase.

Performing Arts Classes

EPIC

EPIC Jr

EPIC Backstage

This is our theater performing arts group. The students will be performing in or assisting backstage in a spring production of The Sound of Music.