Blue Class Descriptions

Choir (Arts)

Teacher: Bethany Riegsecker

Students will learn to sing in a group choral setting, learning singing technique, music literacy, harmony singing, performance etiquette, and more! Students will have the opportunity to perform for peers and parents at the end of each semester. Let’s praise Jesus together!

Art (Arts)

Teacher: Mallory Stamm

This is a specialized drawing class for older students who want to strengthen their skills and knowledge in drawing. We will go over some classical techniques as well as modern techniques. They will learn things like perspective, portraits, and still life drawings!

Students will need to purchase supplies before co-op begins and bring them to class every week.

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Guitar (Arts)

Teacher: Zachariah Houk

We will be growing our understanding of the basics and fundamentals of Guitar, building technical ability upon a foundational understanding of music theory as it applies to the guitar. We will be pulling from a number of reference materials and providing handouts as needed, so there will be no need for the students to purchase any books.

Students will build skills in reading music in both traditional and tablature forms as well as chords. We’ll be building technical ability through a number of muscle memory exercises and learning to play progressively more difficult songs. Students will be encouraged to study various styles of guitar to find what fits them best, and will be encouraged to pick music for themselves that they would like to learn. Any music being provided will be either Christian contemporary or worship.

Game & Gab (Ed) $15

Teacher: Tori Kimble

Come and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship. Playing games is a great way to build character, connect with friends and learn more about others and ourselves. In this class we will utilize games of all kinds: board games, card games, games of challenge and skill, trivia games and any other types we can think of. While we play we will focus on good sportsmanship and treating each other respectfully. We may also decide to add snacks to our time. If so, we will have a sign up sheet so everyone can share that load.

Health (Ed) $10

Foundations of Health: The Human Body, First Aid & Everyday Wellness

Teacher: Anna Truby

This middle school co-op class gives students a practical introduction to how the human body works, how to respond to common injuries, and how to care for their bodies in daily life. Students will learn foundational first aid skills such as treating cuts and burns, managing sprains, recognizing signs of illness, basic emergency response steps, and an introduction to CPR awareness.

The course introduces nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and healthy relationships—while focusing on simple, age-appropriate habits that support overall health. By the end of the course, students will grow in practical knowledge, self-confidence, and personal responsibility as they learn how to care for themselves and help others.

Foods Around the World (Ed) $5

Teacher: Angie Billups

The first semester, each student will prepare a report on their family

heritage, provide a display board, and provide at least one food dish

from that country to share with the class. The second semester, each

student will pick a random country, not covered in the first semester,

give a report and a dish from that country to share.

Musical Theater(Arts)

Teacher/Director: Bethany Riegsecker, Assistant Director Caris Croy, Choreographer Laura VanBuhler, Costume Coordinator Robin Faehnle, Set design Mallory Stamm

Students from grades 7-12 will audition for, rehearse, and perform a musical together. This class will take place after a brief lunch/meeting period and will end at 1:30. During class time, we will organize props and costumes, create sets, run lines, learn blocking, sing music, and dance choreography. No matter your role in the musical, there will be plenty to participate in from learning theater procedures, backstage work, stage crew, set building, lighting and sound engineering, acting, costumes, props, dancing, and singing. Those who sign up for this class can choose to audition or just sign up to be a part of one of our crews. If you do not get assigned a role or you have been assigned to the musical's chorus, you will have the opportunity to be on one or two crews. There will be a place on your audition form to indicate the crews you are interested in helping with so you can get the most out of our theater time together. Join us for our first ever CLAE musical!

Get in Touch

Questions or thoughts? We’d love to hear from you anytime.

Phone

(419) 360-5316

Email

claehomeschoolcoop@gmail.com