Grades 6-8 / Years 7-9

Get Ready for Grade 6 Math

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: K. Abbineni

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 6 / Year 7

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs 

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course will help students develop a conceptual understanding of ratio and unit rates and dividing a fraction by another fraction.

Get Ready for Grade 6 Science 

Teacher: S. John

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 6 / Year 7

Time:  Sun- Thurs 1 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Broaden students' knowledge and NGSS skills through an array of hands-on experiences and games. The goal of the class is to empower students in a fun, engaging way to help students to get a head start for the upcoming grade level and delve deeper into science skills that spark their interest.

Arabic Communication

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: G. Al Ramel

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course focuses on verbal communication in Arabic for beginners.

The Book Wizards Book Club

Teacher: N. Iqbal

Grade / Year:  Gr 6 - 8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn to talk about books and gain comprehension, and inferential skills, and enhance your vocabulary. In this book club, students will read a text/story/novel (chosen by the group), write about it in response journals, and engage in small group discussions. We will focus on analyzing character, setting and theme.

Zumba for Everyone

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: E. Zvonkova

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Thurs 1 hr

Category: Compassion & Wellness

Description: Zumba started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a “workout” forever. No prerequisites - just bring your energy and a bottle of water.

Get Ready for Grade 6 Math

Teacher: V. Patole

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 6 /  Year 7

Time:  Sun-Thurs 1 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: This course will focus on the key concepts and foundational skills to help students prepare for Grade 6 math class. Learn to model, draw and solve challenging real-world problems. This course will focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation. We will also learn division of fractions, ratios and unit rates. 

Problem-Solving Through Critical Thinking

Teacher: M. Jenblat

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Do you like finding answers to mysterious problems? Do you like analyzing data and thinking outside the box to find solutions? Then, this course is for you. You will use critical thinking and analysis to find answers for a variety of life examples using the 3 Act Math process. Join me in one hour of fun, interesting math applications that will broaden your way of thinking.

Math for Middle School: No Limits

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: A. Bendania

Grade / Year:  Gr 7 -8 / Yr 8 - 9

Time:  Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course will introduce you to exciting areas of math beyond the school curriculum and help you to develop the skills needed for the next grade or year.

Arabic Language 

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. Al Nasr

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time:  Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: Learn to speak and understand Arabic through games, songs, stories and videos. This course is open to non-native Arabic learners. At the end of this course, students will introduce themselves in Arabic and use the learned vocabulary words and verbs to complete a project of choice.

French Talk for Beginners

Teacher: Z. Karnib

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8  /  Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: Learn French in a fun way by going through the first steps of your French journey. This course starts from an absolute beginner level. You will explore the French language through activities, games, short conversations and more! 

Fun with Grammar Bootcamp

Teacher: N. Iqbal

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn core grammar skills to improve reading and writing through fun games and activities. Join this boot camp to become a grammar warrior. 

Get Ready for Grade 6 & 7 / Year 7 & 8 Reading & Writing 

Teacher: F. Shaikh

Grade / Year:  Gr 6 - 7 / Yr 7 -8

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: This course will focus on increasing reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. Level up your reading and writing skills to prepare for the next grade level. We will engage in group discussions, partner work, Kahoot, games, book clubs and sharing to help us think more critically.

Get Ready for Grade 7 & 8 / Year 8 & 9 Science

Teacher: J. Sindhu

Grade / Year:  Gr 7-8 / Yr 8 - 9

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Discover and explore fun, hands-on activities with the lens of NGSS in preparation for Grades 7-8. Students will participate in developmentally-appropriate activities to promote science skills and social-emotional development. 

Math and Science Investigative Learning 

Teacher: P. Nataraj

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course emphasizes understanding of essential middle school math and science concepts in a fun and challenging way. By engaging students in real-world applications, this course develops critical thinking skills that students will use throughout their middle and high school studies. 

Science and the Brain

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: A. Bendania

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-7 / Yr 7-8

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: 

Use STEM challenges to think scientifically about how the brain works.

The Art of Debating

Teacher: N. Iqbal

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Enhance your critical thinking by analyzing your opinion and creating more balanced arguments. We will debate on various topics, watch debates and TED Talks, and brush up on our public speaking skills.  

Arabic Conversation

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. Al Nasr

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Thurs 1 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: This course is designed for Arabic native students to improve their overall language skills. Practice Arabic by reading short stories, writing short passages and completing oral presentations that will increase vocabulary and fluency. 

Get Ready for Middle School Math 

Teacher: M. Jenblat

Grade / Year:  Gr 7-8 / Yr 8-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: The course will cover important topics and skills needed to master the Eureka math curriculum. It will help relate math to real life and improve reasoning and communication skills. We will also learn tips and tricks in mental math.

STEM Experiments

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. El Timani

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment 

Description: Have you ever wondered how a ship made of steel can float? Do you know that plastic can be made out of milk? Have you always wanted to combine things together just because you are curious to see what happens? Join me on a voyage of discovery, into the wonderful and amazing world of science.

Get Ready for IGCSE Arabic Language

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: O. Alsaqer

Grade / Year:  Year 7 - 9 / Grade 6 - 8

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: In this course, students learn to communicate formally and informally in a range of contexts. Students will also understand a wide range of texts and styles using vocabulary and structures of Arabic grammar.

TED Talkers

Teacher: S. Ashraf

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Students will analyze several Ted Talks and then write and deliver their own Ted Talk-style speech/project. 

Exploring Middle School Science

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. Fatima

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn core ideas of physical science, earth science and life science based on NGSS standards. By the end of this course, students will be able to engage in scientific practices, identify and describe NGSS terms, and explore the connection between core concepts and other disciplines.

Debate & Speech 

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Dawood

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8/Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Prepare to join MUN and take a front-runner position or to simply develop your argumentation skills while addressing stage fright. Explore engaging interactive tasks with theoretical concepts to understand the science behind debate and public speaking skills. 

Chess & Board Games

Teacher: M. Safadi

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Games & Hobbies

Description: Enjoy the many health and personal benefits that chess & board games have to offer. 

Cooking & Baking

Teacher: R. Al Nasr

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Arts and Crafts

Description: Learn to make a variety of dishes using minimum equipment. Learn to follow instructions, create interesting dishes and experiment with different flavours.

French & Cursive

Teacher: Z. Jreije

Grade / Year:  Gr 6-8 / Yr 7-9

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: Join this course to learn French in a fun way and write in cursive, too.