Pre-College/Youth Programs
Academia Latina
Courses
These are the classes for Academia Latina 2009.
ART
Creative Cartooning
Think you can draw? Build your art skills by drawing cartoons, Manga characters, animals and faces. Experience art indoors and outdoors and challenge your imagination as you learn new ways to express your artistic talents. Instructor: Sr. Craig Honeycutt has a Master’s in Art Education and is a local artist and art educator with more than twenty years teaching experience.
Mosaic Magic
Come explore the world of Mosaics. In this hands-on class you will create a mosaic mirror and a mosaic stepping stone to take home. You will be using old tiles, glass and plates to create something entirely new. Instructor: Sra. Shannon Kuriyama has been a dual-language teacher at Talent Elementary for four years. She has a MAT and a Bilingual ESOL endorsement.
My Life through Pictures- Scrapbooking
Learn the basics of cropping, matting, adhesives, color coordination and more as you create your own story through scrapbooking your pictures and mementos. Create your own personalized scrapbook to share with friends and family. Instructor: Sra. Cari Baker is currently an ESL/ELD teacher at Orchard Hill Elementary and has worked with Latino Students for 10 years.
CREATIVE WRITING/ LITERATURE
My Life Story- Present and Future
Everybody has a story. Come discover who you are and pass on your valuable life lessons as you write your life story, past, present and future. This class will set you free to write from your heart and capture your uniqueness. Instructor: Sra. Cari Baker is currently an ESL/ELD teacher at Orchard Hill Elementary and has worked with Latino Students for 10 years.
Peace Jam- Change Starts Here
Experience the Peace Jam Ambassadors Program which centers on the lives and work of Nobel Peace Laureates. You will explore issues related to peace, root causes of violence and oppression. You will develop a community service project and join other youth in the Global Call to Action! Instructor: Sra. Rose Marie Montán has been a teacher with the dual-language program for the last 16 years. She is a graduate of Loyola-Marymount University and is a great advocate for Latino youth.
Poetry- Writing from Your Heart
Come learn how to say it in a poem. Read and listen to the work of Latino poets and hear how they express their lives through their poetry. Write your own poems to express your life, using a variety of poetic forms. Keep your writing skills tuned up and have a good time doing it! Instructor: Sra. Lynn LaTourette has been working at TMS with Latino students for years. She is a Language Arts & Social Studies teacher. She has a Master’s in Education and a Black Belt in Karate.
COMPUTERS/PHOTOGRAPHY
Making the Video and More
Learn how to take digital pictures and make a video. You will learn many filmmaking elements and skills while using the latest and greatest technologies. Instructor: Sr. Andrew Kemp is a teacher at Talent Middle School and has worked with Latino youth for the past 5 years.
Nature Photography
Have you ever wondered how photographers make animals and plants look so flawless and perfect in photos? Take this introduction into nature and the world of Digital Photography and Photoshop. You’ll learn many different ways this versatile program can be utilized to photograph nature’s beauty. Instructor: Sr. Andrew Kemp is a teacher at Talent Middle School and has worked with Latino youth for the past 5 years.
GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY
Geography-Traveled South but Where Am I?
Explore Latin America and become a Geography Map Master. Become an expert in the names and locations of Latin American countries and their capitals. Explore all the fascinating regions of these beautiful countries by using maps and games. Instructor: Sra. Lynn LaTourette has been working at TMS with Latino students for years. She is a Language Arts & Social Studies teacher. She has a Master’s in Education and a Black Belt in Karate.
La Causa- Chicano History
Come learn all about Latino Heroes, past & present. Be inspired by strong Hispanic leaders who made positive changes and a difference in our society. Learn about Xicotencatl Axayacatl, Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo and others. Instructor: Sra. Lucia Scott is a retired ESL teacher Medford School District and worked with Latino Students 20 plus years.
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE
All About Algebra
Learn how to manipulate mathematical expressions in all sorts of useful ways. Build your algebraic skills as you explore the concepts of real numbers, equations, ratio and proportion and roots and radicals. Learn what it takes to prepare and be ready mathematically for college. Instructor: Sra. Julie Garcia is a teacher and has two bachelors of science degrees and a master’s degree from Southern Oregon University. She has worked with Latino-Hispanic youth in the Rogue Valley for the over 10 years.
Nursing
Experience the rewards and challenges of nursing while you participate in various hands-on activities with simulations based on real patient care experiences. You are bound to come away with a better understanding of the skills needed to be a nurse. Instructors: A team of OHSU Ashland Nursing faculty and Staff.
Solve It with Geometry
Use measurement and geometry for creativity and to solve real world problems. Learn to measure, design and build three dimensional models to explore the concepts of perimeter, area, and volume of various regular and irregular geometric figures through the use of scale models. Instructor: Sra. Julie Garcia is a teacher and has two bachelors of science degrees and a master’s degree from Southern Oregon University. She has worked with Latino-Hispanic youth in the Rogue Valley for the over 10 years.
Wild Weather and Thunderstorms
Take cover as you build a better understanding of the world of weather and climate. Learn about tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. You will design and construct a rain gauge, barometer, anemometer, psychrometer and a wind vane. Instructor: Sra. Luisa Zaragoza is a long time member of Snow Mountain's Ballet Folklórico and is an instructional assistant for the Medford School District.
MUSIC/DANCE/DRAMA
Ballet Folklorica
Explore the many different regions of Mexico through dance & music. Learn folk dances of each region at the same time you learn about your rich heritage & culture. Everyone is a dancer and no experience is necessary for this class. So be brave and come join the fun world of rhythm and movement. Instructor: Sra. Snow Victoria Mountain is a ESL teacher for the Medford School District (20 plus years) and is the Director of Ritmo Alegre/Ballet Folklorico.
