MONDAY—THURSDAY ENRICHMENT CHOICES
Theatre / Hartford Stage Instructor: Marydell Merrill
Black Box
Students have been selected for the production of Annie and will continue in this
Enrichment for the remainder of this cycle through the permission of the instructor.
Drum Line
Instructor: Mr. Epstein
Students currently participating may sign up to participate four days a week in this
enrichment. M & W they will meet in room 142 T & TR they will meet in room
138
Publicity for Annie Instructor. Ms. Chong
Rm:211
Students currently participating in this Enrichment will continue. Other students
interested in participating must seek the permission of the instructor.
M & W OR T & TR ENRICHMENT CHOICES
Portfolio Development
Instructor: Mrs. Bedford
Rm:303
Intended for 8th through 12th graders who have a passion for creating art, and may be
headed toward an art college. Students will be expected to be creative and
industrious, creating art from many media. This Enrichment will act as a
supplement to art classes, allowing students to experiment in different media and
subject matter. Only serious artists need apply! Permission of one of the art
teachers is required
Rubik’s Cube Logic Instructor: Mr. Ruiz
Rm:243
Tai Qi/Martial Ethics
Instructor: Sensei Sharp
Rm:245
Enjoy the calm and peaceful movements of an ancient Chinese Martial Art. In
addition, there will be discussions and materials designed to encourage students to
understand and develop the discipline and ethical behavior expected of the Martial
Artist in current day society. Students will learn two training forms that were
extracted from the more familiar 108 form that is widely practiced throughout
China.
M&W: boys
T&TR: girls
Monday & Wednesday Choices
African Wood Carving
Instructor: Mr. So-I
Rm:251
Students use wood as an art medium to express their creativity. The instructor
primarily uses the carving tools to carve the designs students draw on their wood
piece. Once carved, students paint the final project.
High School Step Team Instructor: Ms. Goodwin Rm:146
This dance team is composed of high school seniors and juniors who will conduct
tryouts for more members. The group will choreograph a routine to be performed
at: location to be announced.
Middle School Jazz Band Instructor: Mr. Epstein
Rm:138
Students must be in the school band and will be selected by Mr. Epstein. Students
interested in participate must seek permission of the instructor.
Continuing Photo Shop
Instructor: Mr. Martoccia Rm:135
For high school students only. Experience using Photo Shop is required. Students
who have taken classes with Ms. Chong are encouraged to participate.
Middle School Mock Trial Instructor: Mr. Hoberman Rm:246
Students who were in the first cycle of Mock Trial will continue with the permission
of the instructor. Others interested must seek the instructor’s permission.
Creative Writing II
Instructor: Mr. Carter
This is a follow-up to Creative Writing I
Rm:338
Gospel Choir
Instructor: Mr. Watkins
Rm:347
Middle & High school students are encouraged to participate
Hartford Children’s Theatre
Instructor: Nora Mathews Rm:335
Middle School Students interested in theatre are encouraged to participate
CPEP (Middle School)
Instructor: Mr. Halloway Rm:300
The Connecticut Pre Engineering Program is a unique opportunity to involve
middle school students in science/engineering. Students interested in participating
must seek the instructor’s permission as the program has already begun with its
members who understand that CPEP is a group that meets during each enrichment
cycle.
CPEP (High School)
Instructor: Ms. Webster
Rm:342
The Connecticut Pre Engineering Program is a unique opportunity to involve high
school students in science/engineering. Students interested in participating must
seek the instructor’s permission as the program has already begun with its current
members who understand that CPEP is a group that meets during each enrichment
cycle.
“I LOVE MONEY”
Instructor: Mrs. Reznick Rm:346
In this enrichment high school students will learn the nuances of finances. They will
discuss everything about saving money, checking accounts, investing, equity, taxes,
stocks, etc. The goal is to encourage financial literacy and awareness.
History Club
Instructor: Mrs. Roach
Rm:350
Sculpting
Instructor: Mr. Woodfield Rm:307
Girl Chat
Instructor: Ms. Lopez
Rm:308
This enrichment is designed for high school girls who need guidance and a safe
space to speak about matters that are of concern to them. Teachers & parents are
encouraged to recommend students.
Chamber Choir
Instructor: Ms. Brock
Rm:144
Only serious choir singers need apply. Students must obtain permission of the
instructor to be a part of this enrichment.
Basic Spanish
Instructor: Mrs. Burgos
Rm:244
This course emphasizes on the development of basic communication skills through
practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will study
customs and values and will be provided an increased awareness of the Spanishspeaking cultures. Students will be able to participate in uncomplicated
conversations on everyday topics.
Debate Team
Instructors: Mr. Hall/Dr. Sirman Rm:339
Focus: The debate team offers students the opportunity to think critically about the
world around them, form opinions based on fact and explain their point of view in a
controlled setting. In conjunction with the Connecticut Debate Association,
Classical Magnet debaters are invited to official debate tournaments around CT to
compete for trophies and other winnings. The debate team fosters cognitive
thought, advanced problem solving, listening, and impromptu skills not to mention
discipline and exposure to other point of views.
Go-Green Environmental Advocacy Group
Instructor: Ms. Goets
Rm:345
Are you interested in learning more about how to protect and preserve our delicate
environment? Would you like to teach others about how they can easily and
effectively “go green” at home and at school? Do you have ideas of projects and
events that will increase environmental awareness? Then sign up for the Go-Green
Environmental Advocacy Group!
Publishing your original Poem
Instructor: Avezzie Rm:236
This is a follow-up to Poetry & Prose in the Park. After having read a variety of
poems students are now ready to write and publish their own poems.
The World Today Instructor: Ms. Amed
Rm:234
A current events class designed to encourage students to read newspapers and to
watch news reports, increasing student awareness of current events at the local,
national and international levels using critical thinking skills, encouraging analysis
and criticism.
Puppets and Performance Instructor: Mrs. Regan Rm:351 Students will explore
the ancient art of puppetry, and learn how to create and perform with shadow
puppets in this class. The students will design and create their own puppets. Then
they will learn how to use their puppets and work together to develop short
performance pieces. This is a great class for students with interests in both the visual
and performing arts.
Tai Chi Chuan I- Short Form
This is at the beginner’s level.
Instructor: Clements
Rm: G165/Atrium
Taekwondo I
Instructor: Maye
This is at the beginner’s level.
Rm: Café
Math Support Club Instructor: Ms. Sadlak
Rm:343
Students who are having difficulty in their math class, Grade 6 math through
Algebra II, will receive assistance with their assignments as well as additional practice
to help them with the skills that are giving them difficulty. Students should come
prepared to enrichment with their math binders, books, and homework
assignments. Students who wish to be selected for this enrichment must first obtain
permission of the instructor. The instructor will then submit the names of those
selected to the enrichment coordinator for final placement.
Graffiti Art/ Scholastic Art Instructor: Mr. Boyd
Rm:200
Beginners Level. Students will create art using Geometric Abstracts, Graffiti Art,
Animation, and Lettering. If time permits students will do a T-shirt design using one
of the art techniques aforementioned.
Tuesday & Thursday Choices
Tai Chi Chuan II- Short Form
Intermediate Level
Taekwondo II
Intermediate Level
Instructor: Clements
Rm:G165/Atrium
Instructor: Maye
Rm: Café
Study Skills
Instructor: Ms. Sadlak
Rm:343
Students will learn how to organize their study materials, keep their materials
organized, prepare for tests and plan and complete projects for class. This
program is geared to students who are unable to remain after school from 4 - 6 for
the Homework Club, due to transportation issues, and who are motivated to
become academically successful.
Feel the Beat
Instructor: Mrs. Avezzie
Rm:236
Feel the beat by exercising to music. Students who are interested in getting healthier
with a different kind of exercise are encouraged to participate.
Graffiti Art/ Scholastic Art Instructor: Mr. Boyd
Rm:200
Intermediate Level. This is a follow-up Enrichment to the beginners level of Graffiti
Art/Scholastic Art. Students will move into Extreme Art, Portraits, Shading &
Drafting.
Knitting for Tomorrow
Instructor: Ms. Simone
Rm:234
In this enrichment, students will learn the basics of knitting. They will work
together to create blankets that will be donated to a charity selected by the students.
African Drumming
Instructor: Mr. Carter
Rm:142
Students interested in learning music of another culture are encouraged to
participate. For this enrichment students will have the opportunity to learn how to
play African Drums.
Hip Hop Poetry
Instructor: Mr. So-I
Rm:249
In this enrichment students will use poetry and fuse it with hip hop music to create
their own poems through music.
Pre-Med Club
Instructor: Mrs. Ankerman
Rm:256
A chance for those interested in a career in medicine to learn more about what it
takes to pursue this challenging goal. Students will discover the academic
requirements, research experience and clinical exposure necessary to become an
attractive medical school candidate. We will also discuss how to prepare for and
take the infamous MCAT exam. Students will also have the opportunity to hear
from guest speakers in different areas of the medical field.
Yearbook
Instructor: Ms. Brock
Rm:144
Short Film Production Instructor: Ms. Dubow
Rm:135
Short films is an enrichment based around creating short documentaries of topics
important to middle and high school students. Students will come up with a
documentary idea, decide on an angle, do basic storyboarding before being sent out
“into the world” to shoot their footage. Once footage is shot, students will be taught
to use Roxio and will edit their footage into their documentary. Students will leave
this enrichment with a short film to show for their time.
“Building a Model of Hadrian’s Wall”
Instructor: Mr. Pezzulo
Rm:351
In this enrichment students will build a 1: 60 scale model of a portion of Hadrian’s
Wall. This was a Roman fortified barrier which extended across Britain.
Poetry Slam Team
Instructor: Mrs. Moyer-Washington
Rm:349
Hartford Children’s Theatre
Instructor: Nora Mathews Rm:335
High School Students interested in theatre are encouraged to participate
Advanced College Prep
Instructor: Mrs. Stair
Rm: 360/356
This is for Seniors Only. This enrichment will help students navigate the college
admissions process. Students who are 1st generation to attend college are strongly
encouraged to participate.
Geometric Tessellations
Instructor: Ms. Webster
Rm:342
Study tessellations similar to the artist Escher. Students will create tessellations using
Escher as inspiration.
Anime & Cartooning
Instructor: Mr. Woodfield Rm:339
Drill Team
Instructor: Ms. Roach
Rm:146
Web Design
Instructor: Mr. Gonzalez Rm:260
Using Flash 2004 & Dream Weaver students will learn how to create their own web
page.
Middle School Drawing & Design
Instructor: Mrs. LaPorte-Bryan
Rm:208
Students will draw several types of drawings. They will learn about the basic
principles and elements of design which will be incorporated into their drawings.
Lessons will include contour drawings, blind contour drawings, shading, and value.
We will concentrate on still life, abstract design, studies from nature and possibly
portraits. Most work will be in pencil and other black and white media on paper.
ACTION
Instructor: Ms. Brase
Rm:307
Current students in ACTION are encouraged to participate.
Together We Stand Divided we Fall
Instructor: Andre Kitts
Rm:239
Using tools from TeachingTolerance.org students will explore issues of race in
American culture. This is a safe place where students and instructors will view
videos and text of social issues which occurred in American History. Students will
draw from these videos to discuss those issues and make a correlation of how those
issues might still be reflected today. Parents and teachers are encouraged to
recommend students for this Enrichment.
Amaze - Girl Scouts
Instructor: Mrs. Bennett Rm:338
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Girls in 6 & 7 grade are encouraged to participate. Life is a maze of relationships
and this journey has Girl Scout Cadettes maneuvering through all its twists and turns
to find true friendships, plenty of confidence, and maybe even peace. The adult
guide offers tips for talking about relationship issues with girls, and pointers for
understanding Cadet’s’ development and creating a save, welcoming space.
Members must pay a $10.00 membership fee
Wearable Art
Instructor: Mrs. Bright
Rm:310
This is a beading design jewelry class where students will design, create, and make
their own “wearable art” to give as gifts, donate to women’s shelters, and share with
others. The students will learn the origin of several beads and how to incorporate
these beads in every day designs. For High School students only.
Intellectual Games
Instructor: Mr. Grady
Rm:251
Students engage in a variety of games that are designed to stimulate cognitive and
analytical skills. Games include but are not limited to: Scrabble, Upwords, Boggle,
Scattergories, Chess, Backgammon
Stratego, Cribbage, Yahtzee, Rack-O