Winter 2015 Session I After School Class Schedule
We will contact you only if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment.
You will be registered for the class and will hear back from the financial aid committee by January 6, 2015. All After School classes must be paid for by January 8, 2015. The amount of financial aid awarded for one (1) specialized after school class will be based on the percentage of aid a student receives for tuition, available aid, and the demand for classes.
Please check this on-line schedule for periodic changes, additions and updates. Sacred Heart is open after school for all sorts of fun, academic and personal enrichment. Check out the Student Life section of the School website for information about instrumental music and voice lessons, sports clinics and team practices, which are also being held after school.
Payment Policies Enrollment & Registration
Registration runs December 15 – January 8, 2015. To register for class, click here. First time users will need to setup an account. Payment must be made at the time of registration in order to reserve space in the class. (The one exception would be anyone requesting financial aid… see note below)
Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will receive an automated confirmation of registered Classes. If you do not receive confirmation that you are registered, you should return to your login page and check your registration information. Remember, you are registered only if you receive confirmation (via email) of your class schedule.
Payment by credit card will be accepted. Upon receipt of payment, a confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you.
Scheduling
NOTE: If you received financial aid toward tuition for the 2014-2015 school year, you are eligible to apply for financial aid for one (1) specialized after school class. The deadline to apply for this financial aid is January 2, 2015. To apply for financial aid; you must register for the class first. During the online registration process, choose the desired class and check the box indicated to apply for Specialized After School Program Financial Aid. The box must be checked in order to apply. On the check out page please select “Pay the minimum amount due”.
Classes begin the week of January 12. There are two class sessions during Winter 2015. Some classes span Session I and II and run for 11 weeks. o Session I: January 12 – February 20 o Session II: February 23 – March 31 After School Classes do not meet on days that school is not in session (1/19 or 2/13 thru 2/17) . Please check individual class descriptions for the schedule of start and end dates for each class.
Cancellations & Refunds
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Classes may be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrollment. If a class is cancelled by the After School Office, you will be notified by email and issued a refund. You will not receive a refund if your child is absent or stops attending a class.
Core After School Program – Stay until 6:00 p.m.
Dismissal/Pick Up
After School Classes are offered in addition to the Core After school Program. Your child(ren) are welcome to stay at school after their class in the Core After School Program. Pickup must take place by 6:00 p.m. through the Portry. If your child’s class does not start until after 4:00 they will stay in the Core Program until their class meets. For more information about the Core After School Program, contact Christy Crandall at Christy.Crandall@shschicago.org
Children enrolled in After School Classes will report to the Core After School Program at dismissal. Their After School Class teacher will pick them up there at the start time for their class. Children will be dismissed by After School staff at the Rosemont door at the class-end time indicated on the schedule. Students whose parents do not pick them up within 10 minutes of class end-time will join the Core Program and must then be picked up through the Portry.
Snacks
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A healthy snack will be provided to every child participating in an After School Class. The cost of the snack is included in the Class fee.
Monday After School Classes Broadway Kids: Sing Your Heart Out Disney Solos
Made From Clay Teacher: Jenny Doherty, Former SHS Middle School Art Teacher Age: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades Dates: Mondays, January 12 – February 9 (4 weeks) (No class held on 1/19) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $108 + $10 materials fee = $118 Minimum Enrollment: 8; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Explore the wonderful world of clay. Students will delight in making clay animals, pottery, and more. So much is possible working with this non-toxic clay that comes in a wide variety of colors and bakes to a hard form. Techniques and instruction using several different approaches towards manipulating this medium will expand any child’s creativity.
Teacher: Staff from Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop Age: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders Dates: Mondays, January 12 – February 9 (4 weeks) (No class held on 1/19) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $108+ $5 materials fee = $113 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 15 If you love musical theater, this class is for you! Come explore the foundations of theater with fun drama games, acting, improvisation, music and movement. In this unique class format, students will collaborate to create their very own play using their favorite Disney songs from popular shows as a jumping off point. They will improvise a script and create a cohesive storyline that connects these songs into a musical of their own creation that they will perform at the end of the session for family and friends Page 2 12/18/2014
Lego Engineering Academy Teacher: Staff from Chasewood Learning Age: 1st - 4th graders Dates: Mondays, January 12– February 9 (4 weeks) (No class held on 1/19) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $108 + $5 materials fee = $113 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Lego engineers in this class will learn about machines that move and how they move. By building race cars, cranes, a motorized dog, solar windmills and pneumatic lifts, boys and girls learn basic STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts. Chasewood Learning provides teacher-led instruction followed by hands-on learning experiences. Students gain skills and confidence through creating, exploring and problem-solving. Children of all levels can take this class and are grouped by prior class experience. At the end of the session, students will be given a Lego gift.
Circus Fun for Everyone! Teacher: Staff from CircEsteem Age: 1st - 5th graders Dates: Mondays, January 12 – February 9 (4 weeks) (No class held on 1/19) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $108 Minimum Enrollment: 8; Maximum Enrollment: 20 CircEsteem brings the circus to Sacred Heart! CircEsteem’s unique program gives kids of all ages the chance to shine as center ring stars while learning how to juggle, clown around, spin plates, balance on a rolling globe and walk a tight wire. Every session ends with a fun filled performance where kids get to show off their new-found circus skills for friends and family. This class is perfect for first time or returning students.
Tuesday After School Classes Mad Science Teacher: Staff from Mad Science of Chicago
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Age: 2 , 3 & 4 graders Dates: Mondays, January 12 – February 9 (4 weeks) (No class held on 1/19) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $108 Minimum Enrollment: 12; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Junior mad scientists will learn a variety of different fun and exciting topics throughout this Mad Science session. They will soar with the fundamentals of flight as they make and test a variety of paper airplanes, experience balancing, spinning and looping as they explore forces affecting them, perform and discover the science behind some of their favorite magic tricks and much, much more!
Girls on the Go Teacher: Holly DePalma, Kindergarten Teacher Age: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45p.m. Fee: $135+ $15 materials fee = $150 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 30 This class is just for girls…creating crafts, making jewelry, dancing, singing, and participating in games that girls will love! Activities are theme-based which will differ weekly. Get ready to have FUN!
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Build an Italian Restaurant with Mrs. Carlucci
World Music Teacher: Jonathan Stopyra, Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Age: Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45p.m. Fee: $135+ $10 materials fee = $145 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Every day in America we hear new pop or rock hits, but why stop at the US border? In this class students will join Mr. Stopyra for a musical tour around the world. During each class we will “visit” different countries such as China, France, or even Kenya, listening to music from each locale and learning about their culture. We will listen to songs, watch music videos and live cultural performances, and even have mini-dance parties as we learn new dances such as Bachata (Dominican) or the Lion and Dragon Dance (China). Fun arts and crafts are included as well, such as making instruments to take home or puppets for performance.
Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute Teacher Age: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45– 4:45 p.m. Fee: $135 + $15 materials fee = $150 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 25 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to open and own your own restaurant? Take Mrs. Carlucci’s class and you will find out! Each week we will explore one element of designing and operating a real restaurant. We’ll discuss what KIND of Italian restaurant to open. What should it look like? What kind of food should be serve? What will the menu look like? What will the uniforms for the servers be? Most important of all--- What will our food be? In this hands-on class we will be learning all of the above and in our final class we will have REAL customers that will eat our food and see what great cooks and servers we are! You will learn the restaurant business from the “inside” and leave with secret Carlucci family recipes. Come join the fun and eat some amazing food along the way! Mrs. Carlucci has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years and is excited to share her experience with you!
It’s All Greek to You!
An Afternoon with Harry Potter Teacher: Meghan Donahue, Primary School Religion Teacher Age: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee: $ 135 + $15 materials fee = $150 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 15 Join Mrs. Donahue as she explores spells, potions, magical creatures and mysterious events at Hogwarts. Come make crafts and learn more about the wonderful world of Harry Potter. Books, quills, wands and robes are welcome.
Teacher: Cathy Demetropoulo, SHS Parent Age: 3rd – 6th graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $135+ $20 materials fee = $155 Minimum Enrollment: 6; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Greek is one of the core root languages used for thousands of words used in the English language today. Come join the first ever Greek language class offered at a very basic introductory level, teaching the foundations of the Greek language including the alphabet, phonetic sounds used to form basic words and introductory conversational. Lessons will be taught usual visuals, writing, songs and other memorable techniques to allow for easy learning. Page 4 12/18/2014
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Caldecott Book Club
Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant Age: 1st – 6th graders Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10 (5 weeks) Time: 4:15 - 5:00 pm or 5:00-5:45pm Fee: $310 Note: You do not have to contact Ms. Swillinger in order to arrange for timeslot. Select your desired timeslot as it appears during online registration. Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children’s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are recommended. Practice between classes is essential.
Teacher: Arlene Carlucci, SHS Substitute Teacher Age: Kindergarten & 1st graders Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45– 4:45 p.m. Fee: $162 + $15 materials fee = $177 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 25 Using Caldecott Award winning picture books, club members will be introduced to the broad concepts of participating in a book club. At the start of each meeting, Mrs. Carlucci will read with club members from a selection of Caldecott honored picture books. A short discussion on characters, theme, art medium and color are some of the areas that might be discussed. A craft project and special snack that ties in with the book will complete the book club experience. Mrs. Carlucci has been involved in a Mother/ Daughter Book Club with her own daughters since 1996. Her book club was even featured in the New York Times Magazine! She is passionate about children’s books and is excited to share that enthusiasm with your child!
Wednesday After School Classes Sacred Heart LEGO Team K-1 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Kindergarten Teacher Age: Kindergarteners & 1st graders Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 (6 weeks) Time: 3:30 - 4:30 Fee: $162 + $65 materials fee = $227 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 30 Grab a friend and join the fun of building with Legos! Students will work together or free build a new Lego set every week with Ms. Gibson. No building experience required!
Cartoon Drawing Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: Kindergarteners – 4th graders Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks) Times: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $162 + $40 materials fee = $202 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 If you love to doodle and draw funny characters (or have ever wanted to) this class is for you. Students will learn the fundamentals of cartooning by creating their own group of cartoon characters, building confidence with their fine motor skills through sketch, drawings and coloring. Page 5 12/18/2014
Traditional Games in Spanish Teacher: Clarisa Vela, Primary School Spanish Teacher Age: 2nd , 3rd & 4th graders Dates: Wednesday, January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $162 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10 This year, children will play games that adults used to play when kids. Far from computer games, traditional games are part of a heritage and a symbol of the cultural diversity of our societies. They also work values of solidarity, diversity, and cultural awareness. What a fun way to learn Spanish while playing “hopscotch”, “hide-and-seek”, “hot potato”, “I spy” and many more in the Latin-American way!
Knifty Knitting
Intermediate Guitar Lessons Teacher: Randi Russo Age: 3th – 8th Graders Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks) Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30 – 5:45p.m. Fee: $ 372 + $15 class booklet = $387 Important: Please arrange time with teacher before registering for class by contacting: info@guitarwithrandi.com. For students who have completed Beginners Guitar or have previous experience with open chords and basic strumming patterns. In this class, students will take their guitar playing to the next level by learning barre chords, basic lead guitar techniques/soloing, notereading, tablature, finger style guitar, creative songwriting and more! Students will learn new skills and techniques by learning the songs that they love, with focus on rock/pop/folk songs.
Thursday After School Classes
Teacher: Donna M. Palicka, President, Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. Age: 2nd, 3rd, & 4th graders Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: $162 + $35 materials fee = $197 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Sister-Arts Studio is proud to teach you the love of knitting. Knitting is relaxing and meditative! Beginning or advanced knitters will learn new skills. Beginning knitters will learn the basics; slip knit, cast on, knit stitch and bind off. Typical beginners knit flat items such as a scarf or small afghan square. Advanced knitters will learn to knit in the round and make a hat with circular needles. Join Knifty Knitters..you'll love it!
Boys on the Go Teacher: Holly DePalma, Kindergarten Teacher Age: K, 1st, 2nd graders Dates: Thursdays,, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $162 + $15 materials fee = $177 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Would you like your son to release some extra energy while having fun with some of his classmates? This class consists of a variety of large motor activities that are theme-based and will differ weekly. Gentlemen get ready to have FUN!
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Robotics with Legos
Creative Toy Making Teacher: Gabriela Zarate, Primary School Teacher Assistant Age: Kindergarten – 1st graders Dates: Thursdays, January 15– February 19 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45-4:45 p.m. Fee: $162 + $30 materials fee = $195 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 20 By using recycled materials and creative imagination, students will make projects that will fly, spin, whiz, bang and pop! This program helps the students to have a better understanding and appreciation of many innovations and creations that have brought about great changes in our lives.
Sacred Heart LEGO Team 2-3 Teacher: Brittany Gibson, Kindergarten Teacher Age: 2nd - 3rd graders Dates: Thursdays, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fees: $162 + $65 = $227 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Grab a friend and join the fun of building with Legos! Students will work together or free build a new Lego set every week with Ms. Gibson. No building experience required!
Teachers: Christina La Pena, SHS Director of Technology Kristin Lagerquist, Technology Integration Specialist Lexi Pond, Middle School Science Teacher Inez Woody, Technology Integration Specialist Age: 5th , 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Dates: Thursdays, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: 3:45-5 p.m. Fee: $162 + $25 materials fee = $187 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Build and program robots using the LEGO™ Mindstorms NXT (or EV3) system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, program and build your robot and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects and more. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.
Intermediate Guitar Lessons
Junior Science Olympiads (non-competitive) Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant Age: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades Dates: Thursdays, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: 4:15 - 5:30 pm Fee: $162 + $30 materials fee = $192 Minimum Enrollment: 4; Maximum Enrollment: 10 Students will plan, design, and construct awesome solutions to inquiry projects in science and engineering. By working in small teams, you will collaborate on in-depth, hands-on activities. This will be loads of fun!
Teacher: Randi Russo Age: 3th – 8th Graders Dates: Thursdays, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: (45 minute lessons) Lessons are offered from 3:30 – 5:45p.m. Fee: $ 372+ $15 class booklet = $387 Important: Please arrange time with teacher before registering for class by contacting: info@guitarwithrandi.com. For students who have completed Beginners Guitar or have previous experience with open chords and basic strumming patterns. In this class, students will take their guitar playing to the next level by learning barre chords, basic lead guitar techniques/soloing, notereading, tablature, fingerstyle guitar, creative songwriting and more! Students will learn new skills and techniques by learning the songs that they love, with focus on rock/pop/folk songs.
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Friday After School Classes Piano Lessons Teacher: Camille Witos Dates: Thursdays, January 15 - February 19 (6 weeks) Time: (30 / 45 minute lessons)Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00pm Fee: 30 minutes - $312 / 45 minutes - $426 Important: Please arrange time with teacher before registering for class by contacting: cwitos@msn.com A Chicago native, Camille Witos is an active chamber musician and teacher. She established the Boulanger ensemble, which is dedicated to performing a lecture/recital of the lives and music of Lili and Nadia Boulanger. Ms. Witos has taught for many years in Chicago and on the North Shore. She is on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago, has been a faculty member at the DePaul University Community Music School, and has taught in London, England. She has written articles for Keyboard Companion magazine and frequently serves as an adjudicator for contests in the Chicago area. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all students new to SHS after school piano program..The Suzuki method is by far the 19most effective approach for nurturing and developing the musical ability of a child from a very young age. Based on Suzuki's "mother language" philosophy, very young children learn to play the piano through their senses after listening to recordings and observing how other children learn. A cooperative relationship between teacher, parent and student is essential for a successful learning process. A parent is expected to be present at the child's lesson and receive training as a practice partner to the child.
The Art of Painting Teacher: Diana Cortez, Primary School Art Teacher Age: Kindergarten, 1st -5th graders Dates: Fridays, January 16 - February 20 (5 weeks) Times: 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $135 + $40 = $175 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Come join Mrs. Cortez for a fun, relaxed painting class, where you will improve your fine motor and observation skills utilizing acrylic paint and blending colors and adding light and shadow. You will create a beautiful panting of your choice that you and your family will enjoy for many years.
Create-a-Play Teacher: Staff from L’il Buds Theatre Company Age: Kindergarten - 2nd graders Dates: Fridays, January 16 - February 20 (5 weeks) Time: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $135 Minimum Enrollment: 12; Maximum Enrollment: 20 Li’l Buds Teaching Artists will write an original short play based on the students selected theme. Students will learn and hone their acting skills through improv games and character creation exercises. Afterwards, they will spend time learning about the rehearsal process. The class will end with a presentation of the students original play.
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Taekwondo
GM Chess Academy
Teacher: Blair Sarkiss, 4th Degree Black Belt, Owner and Lead Instructor, HMD Academy Age: 1st - 6th graders (Ages 7 and up) Dates: Fridays, January 16 - March 27 (10 weeks) (No class held on 2/13) Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Fee: $270 + $35 uniform fee = $305 Minimum Enrollment: 7; Maximum Enrollment: 20 The curriculum focuses on personal achievement without competition, and importance is placed on students’ effort not their ability. In addition to learning the physical skills of Tae Kwon Do, students will learn martial arts etiquette, rules, and regulations (discipline), Korean terminology, and visualization. Classroom achievements, both physically and mentally, help students form a positive self-image (self-esteem) while training in a structured and positive atmosphere, devoid of the fear of losing, allows the development of assertiveness, not aggression. Students will be eligible to promote to the rank of Yellow Belt with the completion of an essay entitled ‘What is your motivation to study Tae Kwon Do? For more information please visit www.TaeKwonDoChicago.com NOTE: A waiver must be completed during registration.
Jewelry Design Teacher: Jenny Doherty, Former SHS Middle School Art Teacher Age: 1st - 4th Graders Dates: Fridays, January 16 - February 20 (5 weeks) Time: 2:45-3:45 p.m. Fee: $135 + $10 materials fee = $145 Minimum Enrollment: 5; Maximum Enrollment: 12 Students will design and complete three or more pieces of jewelry using a variety of materials and techniques. Bracelets, pendants, and charms will be featured in this fun and creative class. Learn several techniques while experimenting with beads, clay, wire, and other jewelry making materials. Completed pieces can be worn or given as gifts!
Teacher: Vladimir Georgiev Age: 1st - 8th graders Dates: Fridays, January 16 - March 27 (10 weeks) (No class held on 2/13) Time: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Fee: $270 Minimum Enrollment: 10; Maximum Enrollment: 20 This very popular club is for beginners and experts. Beginners learn the fundamentals of the game. Experienced players learn essential strategies and tactics necessary for successful, winning chess. Our instructor, Grand Master Vladimir Georgiev, has years of experience teaching scholastic chess to beginners, intermediates, and experts. He has coached a Woman World Champion Antoaneta Stefanova, and currently coaches a number of students who qualify for the Youth World Chess Championship. He uses an entertaining and challenging question and answer format to encourage children to participate and form their own ideas. Club members will also have memberships to an online chess school, filled with lessons, puzzles, and chess games.
Beginning Acoustic Guitar Lessons Teacher: Jennifer Swillinger, Library and Science Lab Assistant Age: 1st – 6th graders Dates: Fridays, January 16 - February 20 (5 weeks) Time: 4:15 - 5:00 pm or 5:00-5:45pm Fee: $310 Note: You do not have to contact Ms. Swillinger in order to arrange for timeslot. Select your desired timeslot as it appears during online registration. Students will enjoy learning and playing guitar and singing American folk, popular, and children’s songs. Chords including A, E, D, C, G, F, Am, and Em will be introduced as well as several versatile and basic strums. Each student will need to provide her/his own acoustic guitar. Nylon strings are recommended. Practice between classes is essential.
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Piano Lessons Teacher: Camille Witos Dates: Fridays, January 16 - February 20 (5 weeks) Time: (30 / 45 minute lessons)Lessons are offered from 3:30-6:00pm Fee: 30 minutes - $260 / 45 minutes - $355 Important: Please arrange time with teacher before registering for class by contacting: cwitos@msn.com A Chicago native, Camille Witos is an active chamber musician and teacher. She established the Boulanger ensemble, which is dedicated to performing a lecture/recital of the lives and music of Lili and Nadia Boulanger. Ms. Witos has taught for many years in Chicago and on the North Shore. She is on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago, has been a faculty member at the DePaul University Community Music School, and has taught in London, England. She has written articles for Keyboard Companion magazine and frequently serves as an adjudicator for contests in the Chicago area. A mandatory Parent Orientation for all students new to SHS after school piano program..The Suzuki method is by far the 19most effective approach for nurturing and developing the musical ability of a child from a very young age. Based on Suzuki's "mother language" philosophy, very young children learn to play the piano through their senses after listening to recordings and observing how other children learn. A cooperative relationship between teacher, parent and student is essential for a successful learning process. A parent is expected to be present at the child's lesson and receive training as a practice partner to the child.
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