Session 3 is January 12 through March 20, with a mid-session break from February 13-20 (aligning with the Presidents Day Weekend). Pre-registration sign-ups start December 3. Session 3 is nine weeks.

Before finalizing the Session 3 schedule, we want to determine who is interested in what. When drafting the schedule, we must consider room usage and class size, since we only have four rooms, including just two full classrooms that can accommodate up to 12 students in one class. Also, some of our new courses are planned for two sessions (Sessions 3 & 4), so we want to lock in the best time. It’s hard to please everyone, but we’ll try to accommodate the majority.

Not all new courses are listed here! We will also have Civics & Government (TH at 9:00), Art Trek: Pop-Art Portraits (T/W at 1:30), Medieval Times (FR at 9:00), Biology: Anatomy (M at 1:30), Fitness Club (likely M at 1:30), and more. This survey is helpful so that we can determine the placement of other courses. It’s tricky!

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Some course details are included.

Session 3 Survey

Please take the time to fill out this survey by November 14th. Thanks in advance for your help!
    Body Talk 1 is for students in 6th/7th. This is one of our signature courses, covering brain and body development, puberty, and sexual education, and taught in a safe, age-appropriate manner. Despite the "uncomfortable" subject matter, it has always been one of our students' favorites! Educator Robin Lindsey has taught this course using the Our Whole Lives curriculum for more than 15 years. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, but leaning toward W 1:30. (Body Talk 2, for 8th and mature 7th, is set for Session 4.) An informational parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd (7 PM), for anyone wanting to learn more about the series. RSVP required.
    This course is performance-based, whereby girls learn a first-person script and perform to an audience on Thursday, March 19th, at the TO Library. Boys may attend the course for the history lessons and to assist. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up.
    This double-session course will deal with real-life math, financial planning, saving, budgeting, and more. A workbook curriculum and online sources will be used. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, but leaning toward Tues at 11:00.
    The intermediate/ middle advanced class is scheduled for Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00. The beginning course will likely be on Mondays, 1:30-3:00, TBD. The intermediate class will work toward a guitar jam for families in the Spring.
    This new course is being planned as either a single or double session, pending enough interest. Possibly Session 4. A combination of mythology, history, and book club! The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up.
    This new course is being planned as either a single or double session, pending interest. Possibly Session 4. A great history class to follow the Middle Ages. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up.
    This double course will be taught this year by our very own Melanie and Jenni! Committing to both sessions is required. A play for the public will be performed on our upper outdoor stage in May. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
    We are welcoming a new earth science specialist to teach this double-session course. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, but most likely this course will be held on Thursdays at 11:00.
    We are welcoming a new earth science specialist to teach this double-session course. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, but most likely this course will be held on Thursdays at 1:30.
    The day may change again to accommodate new students and also work around our room limitations. We are thinking of trying Mondays, 3:00.
    Entry or mid-level coding class. The day/time will be set to accommodate the majority of those who would like to sign up, but most likely Fridays 11:00-12:30 (this slot will become Swim Club in Session 4, pending enough interest).
    Students had a great time at the swim school last year, which is about 3 miles from OSA. It would be Friday, 11:00-12:30, pending enough interest (at least 8 committed), with after-school pick up from there. Transportation can be arranged either from the Seeds & Sprouts class or OSA.
  • Please add any information (such as preferred days, cost limitations, or either/or scenarios) that may help us plan so we can maximize the opportunities for our students. Thanks for your help!