|  | Limitless Opportunities for Learning Enrichment classes are built into the school day for grades 4-8 and typically meet one to two times within the five day rotating cycle depending on the class. These offerings are meant to expand the students' exposure to different areas beyond the curriculum, and provide them with opportunities to discover talents and nurture interests that may lead to new places of invention and self-exploration. We encourage students to take advantage of the many offerings listed while they are here because teachers do make efforts to keep the list fresh and changing so students stay engaged in the program. There is a comprehensive list below with detailed descriptions available if you click the "Read More" button at the bottom.
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| Enrichment Classes for 2012-2013 Curriculum Enrichment Offerings:- Fall 2012
- Concert Band
- Lancer Band
- Academy Chorus
- The Academy Singers
- Men’s Ensemble
- Advanced Study in Art
- Algebra / Pre Algebra Help Sessions (6, 7, 8)
- Animals Environments
- Civics
- Competition Math
- Engineering
- Financial Literacy / Stock Market Game
- Geography Bee
- Green Engineering
- Greenhouse at SEA
- Hayao Miyazaki Film Class
- Help Sessions
- Introduction to Electronics
- Latin
- Maps
- Mind Games
- Nutrition (4-5)
- Practical Life Skills
- Reader’s Room
- Recycling and Conservation
- Rock n Roll
- School Newspaper
- Science Olympiad
- Spanish Help Sessions
- TV Studio
- Volleyball
- Yearbook
Curriculum Enrichment Offerings at Saint Edmond’s Academy Fall 2012
- Concert Band – Students in Concert Band do not have any previous experience with a musical instrument. They will be taught how to play the instrument of their choice during their band sectional which will meet during the enrichment period.
- Lancer Band – Students in Lancer Band have had previous experience with a musical instrument. Each student will be part of one band sectional which will meet the enrichment period.
- Academy Chorus – Students interested in vocal performance may enroll in Academy Chorus. Students identify vocal abilities and learn music reading skills as they make music together. Qualified students may audition for the Delaware Junior High All State Chorus. Chorus meets one time per week.
- The Academy Singers – The Academy Singers is an honor choir and represents the school in the community. After vocal assessment, a student is invited by the Director to become a member. This ensemble presents its own repertoire and also performs with the Academy Chorus. This group meets two times per week; students are contracted to remain part of the Academy Singers for the entire academic year.
- Men’s Ensemble - Men’s Ensemble is for those students grade 6-8 whose voices have begun the vocal change expected for young men at this age. Students who have participated in Academy Chorus and Academy Singers will automatically be recommended for this ensemble as their voices change. Studentswith changed/changing voices are welcome to this ensemble with no experience necessary. It is recommended that they have their voice checked by the director to make sure their vocal range is in the right place to ensure a successful experience. Liturgy group cantors are typically recruited from this group as well as our Tenor/Baritone entries that have sufficient experience for Delaware All-State Junior High Chorus. Members of this group are included in outside performances such as the National Anthem at the Blue Rocks or Phillies game.
- Advanced Study in Art (Grades 4-7) –Students will create projects in a variety of media as they enhance and expand artistic skills and talents developed in the formal art curriculum. There will be one section for 4th and 5th graders and one for 6th and 7th graders.
- Algebra / Pre Algebra Help Sessions (6, 7, 8) ? Animals (5-7) - How would you like to make a change in the way we look at things? You will be given a real world task (creating an enclosure for animal of your choosing). It will be a drawing or slide show based on what we discuss in class. If you are creative, then come on down to the land of fin, fur, feather and scale. You will also have the opportunity to present your enclosures to a panel. This course is 1/2 a year.
- Civics (7, 8) – Gain a more in depth appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and learn about different levels of government.
- Competition Math (Grades 7-8) Students work on challenging contest type problems – sharing strategies and solutions. Students will practice for Math League competitions during this period
- Engineering - 6th graders will be introduced to engineering concepts.
- Financial Literacy / Stock Market Game
- Geography Bee (4-6) – Prepare for the School, State and National Geography Bee
- Green Engineering (Grades 7-8) – Students will explore concepts related to of water resources, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and sustainability. In addition to the weekly sessions there will be monthly after school meetings.
- Greenhouse at SEA (Grades 5-6)- For those who love plants – hands on experiencing in nurturing plants for the SEA campus.
- Hayao Miyazaki Film Class (7 & 8) – This class will focus on watching Miyazaki’s riveting films such as Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away followed by discussion of their literary themes
- Help Sessions (4-7): A time for extra help on homework, free reading, free writing or study for quizzes and tests.
- Introduction to Electronics – (Grade 8) - This course is designed to give students an introduction to DC electronics. Topics of study include the relationship between voltage, current and resistance, capacitance, semiconductors and transistors
- Latin (7-8) - The purpose of this course is to create an understanding of the concepts and structures of Latin as an inflected language by introducing students to the basic Latin forms and relating them to English usage. An understanding of Roman culture is also fostered.
- Maps (4-5) Use, draw, study maps.
- Mind Games (4-5) Challenge your brain through puzzles and other activities.
- Nutrition (4-5) – Learn about what to eat to keep your mind and body healthy and strong.
- Practical Life Skills (5-6) – a chance to learn how to do the small things in life more effectively and efficiently.
- Reader’s Room (4-5)(5-6)(7-8) - Book, talks, recommendations, free reading and discussions.
- Recycling and Conservation (4-5) - Practice good stewardship of the resources of our school and world.
- Rock n Roll (By invitation) – Develop a real life rock band – learn and perform songs.
- School Newspaper (6-8) – Find and report the inside scoop of happenings on the SEA campus.
- Science Olympiad (Grade 4-8) - Because participation in the actual event is limited by event organizers, those students who demonstrate an interest and the greatest degree of commitment and aptitude are invited to participate in Science Olympiad.
- Spanish Help Sessions (5, 6)
- TV Studio (Grades 7 – 8) – Students with strong communication and computer skills will create and produce TV news broadcasts for the school. Classes meet two times per week starting in mid-October. Students will be selected based on an audition and writing sample which will be reviewed during the month of September
- Volleyball (Eighth Graders Only) – end the week with a rousing game of Volleyball.
- Yearbook (Grade 8) – Students will learn about all aspects of creating a school yearbook - including cataloging and organizing photos and information. Students should have strong graphic design, writing and computer skills.
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