7th & 8th Grade PMS Debate
Special Interest Youth
Ages 11–14
6th Grade PMS Debate
r$400
Ages 10–12
This after school academic program is designed to teach students successful communication, argumentation and self-advocacy. The class goal is to provide foundational tools to improve a student’s ability to engage in research, critical thinking and public speaking that will not only prepare them for future academic endeavors, but success in higher education and in their careers. The course will consist of lectures, drills and activities, group research, collaborative work and practice “mock” debates. By the end of the class, students are expected to be able to thoroughly research a variety of topics, prepare arguments in favor and in opposition of the topic, write working documents and organize materials, engage in oratorical advocacy and impromptu refutations. Students will be prepared to participate in the competitive 7th and 8th Grade PMS Debate team that competes in the East Bay Debate League. Wed
Sept 1–Feb 16 (21×)
2:15–3:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 21; Max: 24
Aloha Mind Math Ages 6–10 Become a math rock star! This program will present math in a hands-on, engaging and fun environment. Your child will learn to use an abacus and mental math techniques that broaden their understanding of math. Students will develop agility with numbers, acquire visualization skills and improve concentration and focus. Abacus and workbook included. Session I Wed
Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×)
Session II Wed
Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×)
r$140 N$160
3:30–4:30pm
Public Speaking: Confident Speakers & Writers ages 7–12
r$199 N$224
Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives. Bring out confidence in your children! They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group. They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume, and expressions. This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills. Shy as well as talkative one’s alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities including tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poem recitals and presentations. Wed
Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×)
3:30–4:30pm
r$744
Join the award-winning PMS Debate Team where students learn debate fundamentals and techniques including research competence, evidence evaluation, public speaking, media literacy, conflict resolution, critical thinking and critical listening. Beginner to advanced debaters are welcome. The class work will consist of lectures, drills and activities, group research, collaborative work and practice “mock” debates. This will be in person after school class, however some tournaments and practices may be online based if health conditions warrant.. Mon/Wed
Aug 30–May 11 (58×)
3:30–5:00pm
Instructor: Sarah Wheeler, PRD Staff Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 18; Max: 30
Smart Money & Investing ages 8–13
r$199 N$224
Young Master of Public Speaking & Writing
A useful and fun course that benefits and is loved by children and parents alike! This class introduces students to money management using activities like comparative shopping, salary analysis, budgeting a trip, wants and need planning. Students learn how to track expenses and analyze them.
ages 7–12
Wed
Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15
r$249 N$279
This is an excellent course to build confidence in students as well as an ideal class for developing creative writing skills in them. With projects such as creating stories from pictures, writing rhyming poems, and defining strange objects, we make learning easy and exciting! The students do research on the advanced speech and debate topics and write speeches in various formats and practice presenting them in class. Wed
Oct 13–Nov 17 (6×)
Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15
r$120 N$140
3:30–4:30pm
3:30–5:00pm
Aug 25–Oct 6 (7×)
4:40–5:40pm
Instructor: Gurus Education Location: Piedmont Middle School Min: 8; Max: 15
Winter Wonderland Engineering ages 5–9
r$65 N$77
The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles with LEGO® materials as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire! Wed
Dec 1–Dec 15 (3×)
3:30–5:00pm
Instructor: Aloha Mind Math Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing (Session I), Piedmont Middle School (Session II) Min: 4; Max: 15
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 10; Max: 16
R Piedmont Resident N Non-resident f Fee included (see p. 6)
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