Enrichment
Enrichment for the students is an essential part of the REACH School. Throughout the year, your student will have access to Art, Drama, Poetry, Spanish as well as a broad range of enrichment activities provided through our “Clubs” program. We also attempt to incorporate other visual and performing arts such as dance and music.
Clubs - Clubs are offered in multi-week cycles, and serve to further expand the range of enrichment classes so that students can try a variety of activities that may be of interest to them. Clubs also provide a time when students from different grade levels get to participate in mixed-grade level activities together. We attempt to repeat some of the more popular clubs throughout the year so that more students have access to them. At times, the students go off campus for their club activity. Parents have the opportunity to share their particular interests and skills by offering to sponsor and instruct a particular club activity. Let us know if you have a skill to share through clubs!
Examples of Enrichment Opportunities Given at REACH:
Choir: Learn, explore and perform songs in groups or individually. Have fun while
gaining confidence and increasing musical skills.
Graffiti Art: Looking beyond the idea of graffiti as vandalism, explore graffiti art as a powerful mode of creative expression--often reflecting current social and political concerns. Learn the stylistic tendencies of this art form and seek inspiration from accomplished graffiti artists such as Keith Haring, Banksy, and ‘reverse graffiti’ artist, Paul “Moose” Curtis.
Fencing: Jim Liebich teaches skills and footwork as well as the conditioning level needed to be successful at this sport. Learn to fence just like they do in the Olympics! Fencing is a fun and fast-paced sport, engaging both mind and body as you train your way to harmony between the two. Fencing is great exercise. In our classes we always begin with a vigorous group warmup to practice our footwork and prepare for the fencing to come.
Gardening: This course provides hands-on training in organic vegetable growing using the school garden. In the event of inclement weather, the focus shifts to classroom study of plant science, permaculture, and sustainability. They also have access to freshly harvested produce.
Projectiles: Building catapults and exploring rocketry for those interested in the physics of propelling objects! Taught by Magi Discoe.
Italian Culture: With a little bit of language, a little bit of music and a little bit of....food (of course), embark upon a journey to the country of good food, lively music and a beautiful language. Learn some basic phrases that everyone needs to know, learn music and dances that have existed for centuries and with the help of a willing kitchen...make a delicious Italian meal!
Hip-Hop Dance: Learn the four dance styles that make up modern Hip-Hop dance - Locking, Rocking, Popping, and B-Boying (a.k.a. Breakdancing) . Explore the styles and various techniques, along with developing your own individual style.
Fused Glass: Students create their own beautiful designs, learning the art of fused glass. Every class includes a unique project.
Speech & Debate: Beyond being exciting and fun, speech and debate provides the avenue for students to develop critical, lifelong communication skills. Debate requires an ability to intellectually understand complex issues, research and gather information on an issue, analytically construct arguments, think clearly and critically, speak persuasively and refine the art of impromptu speaking. These skills build confidence ensuring that students possess the ability to make a powerful impact on the society in which they live.
