AUGUST - DECEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE
Our classes are not semester based and start at different times throughout the year. For that reason, membership is available year round, but class registration closes periodically in connection to each class offered. Read the class descriptions below for important registration and orientation dates. See our Akoma Homeschoolers page for more information on membership options, a la carte registration, and rates.
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PRESCHOOL PLAY GROUP
Preschool play group is available when you sign up for the Abrofa (little one) membership. Preschool membership also includes preschool book club. Your little one will be able to interact with their peers through sensory activities, storytime, and other forms of free-play. Playgroup is not a drop off class.
To learn more about the preschool playgroup/book club, visit our student clubs page. and review the HYPE Black Literature Club description.
Meets every Friday @10:30 am
For ages 4 and under
Start Date: August 25th
Playgroup is only available with the Abrofa membership. See the HYPE student clubs page for cost.
LITTLE ENGINEERS
Students get to explore the world of engineering while learning about some of the world‘s most influential engineers. Each week, students learn about a different type of engineering and complete an activity associated with the learned engineering discipline. They will also learn about the contributions of influential engineers of the African Diaspora.
Prerequisites:
Ability to read and write will be helpful but not required. No sensitive topics.
Recommended for ages 5-7 (k-2nd grade)
Class meets in person every Friday for 6 weeks from 10:30 am-12pm
Class start date: August 25th
Location: Columbia area
Members: Free
Non-members: $10
ART APPRECIATION
Expose your little learners to the wonderful world of artistry! Each week, students will learn about various melanated artists and their artistic styles while allowing them to produce their own artwork.
Prerequisites:
Students should be comfortable handling art supplies such as crayons, pencils, glue, paint, and scissors.
This class will focus on African American art which may contain themes of racial inequity and activism. These discussions will be age appropriate and used only when necessary to convey what inspired the artist.
Recommended for ages 5-7 (grade k-2nd)
Class meets in person every Friday for 6 weeks from 10:30 am - 12 pm
Class start date: October 13th
Location: Columbia area
Members: Free
Non-members: $10
*registration for this class will open in September
INTRO TO AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS
As the saying goes, "you wont know where you're going if you don't know where you've been." In Intro to African Civilizations, students will explore early African civilizations across the African continent starting with the earliest civilizations known to man, progressing in chronological order. No known sensitive topics.
Prerequisites:
Students should be comfortable handling art supplies such as markers, clay, pencils, glue, paint, and scissors. Able to read, write, and grasp basic math and science concepts.
Recommended for ages 8-10 (3rd-5th grade)
Class meets in person every Friday for 6 weeks from 10:30 am - 12 pm
Class start date; August 25th
Location: Columbia area
Members: Free
Non-members: $10
ARCHITECTURE
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Students will be exposed to architectual design and related mathematical concepts while learning about the contributions of melanated architects past and present. No known sensitive topics.
Prerequisites:
Understanding of basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, geometric shapes, and measurement. The ability to hold a pencil, use measurement tools such as a ruler and/or protractor.
Recommended for ages 8-10 (3rd-5th grade)
Class meets in person every Friday for 6 weeks from 10:30 am- 12 pm
Class start date: October 13th
Location: Columbia area
Members: Free
Non-members: $10
**registration for this class does not open until September **
Human Geography is the study of both physical and cultural geography, as well, as how the two interact with each other. Topics include items such as population, migration, culture, religions politics, agriculture, and economic development. Students will choose between a variety of activities to learn about different parts of the world and connect cultures with regions. Students will be handling food and cooking dishes from different cultures.
There may be some culturally sensitive topics like colonization, religion, and/or political views in relation to regions. Parents are urged to review videos and reading material along with their student(s) as they progress through the course material. Students will be expected to complete some independent at home assignments.
Prerequisites:
Able to read and write. Ability to use platforms like zoom and google classroom.
Recommended for ages 11 and up (6th grade and up)
Class meets in person every Friday for 14 weeks from 10:30 am-12 pm
Class start date: August 25th
Location: Columbia area
Members: $15
Non-members: $35
VIRTUAL- BLACK IS LIT
Are you ready to get lit? Black is Lit 2 is the second class in a series of classes that explore black literature past present. In this class, students will dive into the literary works from authors like Jessie Fauset, James Baldwin, Alice Walker, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Students will have the opportunity to practice critical thinking and analytical skills while building the tools necessary for effective research and essay writing. Black is Lit 2 is created in accordance with high school level English Composition standards.
Prerequisites:
Able to read, write, and understand concepts surrounding sentence structure, mechanics, and grammar. Ability to use zoom and google classroom.
Recommended for ages 11 and up (6th grade and up)
Class meets virtually every Monday for 14 weeks from 10:30 am- 12 pm
Classes start August 21st
Cost:
Free for members
$30 for non-members