Pre-College/Youth Programs
Academia Latina
Courses
(These are the classes form Academia Latina 2006. Classes for 2007 will be posted here later.)
ART
Arte Latina—Sharing Culture with Others
Expand your artistic creativity using a variety of genres of Latino Art. Play with papel amate, jícaras, tin suns, etc. You’ll leave with projects and information so you can enjoy Latino art for the rest of the summer. Instructor: Rose Marie Montán has been a teacher with the dual-language program for the last 14 years. She is a graduate of Loyola-Marymount University. Rose Marie is a great advocate for Latino youth.
Comic Book Characters
Welcome to the world of Toon Town! Build your art skills by drawing cartoons, Manga characters, animals and faces. Experience art indoors and outdoors and challenge your imagination as you invent new ways to express your artistic talents. Instructor: Craig Honeycutt has a Master’s in Art Education and is a local artist and art educator with more than twenty years teaching experience.
CREATIVE WRITING/ LITERATURE
Poesía—Escritura del Corazón
Experience poetry in a fun and inspirational way by looking at different forms of poesía and música which will set you free to write poetry from your heart. Instructor Rose Marie Montán has been a teacher with the dual-language program for the last 14 years. She is a graduate of Loyola-Marymount University. Rose Marie is a great advocate for Latino youth.
Write On!
Does your doodling consist of words or poems? Join our group and publish a booklet from Academia Latina! Poetry, stories, prose and almost anything you like to write will be put in our book. Keep your writing skills tuned up and have a good time doing it! Instructor Mary Donnelly has been working in schools with the Latino community for 30 years and has developed curriculum for all grades. She has taught ESL, SSL, and bilingual education. She currently substitutes in the Medford School District.
COMPUTERS/TECHNOLOGY
Digital Photography
Have you ever wondered how they make superstars in the magazines look so flawless and so perfect? Have you ever had an idea to design your own logo but didn’t know where to start? Take this introduction into the world of Digital Photography and Photoshop. You’ll learn many different ways this versatile program can be utilized to get your ideas out into the world. Instructor Sergio Larios is a student at Southern Oregon University and loves to pass his technical expertise along to the next generation of Latino Students.
GEOGRAPHY
I Know Where That Is!
Where are all those places in Latin America? Become an expert in the names and locations of Latin American countries and their capitals. You won’t be bored as you explore Latin American geography using maps, games, computers and the internet. Instructor Marji Luther is an English Language Learner Teacher for the Medford School District with experience at Abraham Lincoln, Lone Pine & Hoover schools. She has many years of experience and enjoys working with Hispanic & Latino students in Spanish and English.
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE
MATH: Go Figure
Use measurement and geometry for creativity and to solve real world problems. Design and build three dimensional models to explore the concepts of perimeter, area, and volume. Learn how to measure perimeter, area, and volume of various regular and irregular geometric figures through the use of scale models. Instructor Shannon L. Smith is a math teacher at Talent Middle School. She is a product of the Phoenix-Talent School District and is a track & cross country coach and enjoys working with Hispanic & Latino students.
MATH: Who Needs It?
Create a monthly budget and see what it’s like to live in the real world. Learn to make ends meet with the circumstances you are given—salary, job and bills to pay. Learn practical skills of check writing, keeping a check register, and balancing a checkbook. Learn about interest rates, monthly payments, and real finance charges. Instructor Shannon L. Smith is a math teacher at Talent Middle School. She is a product of the Phoenix-Talent School District and is a track & cross country coach and enjoys working with Hispanic & Latino students.
CSI: Oh My!
Become a forensic scientist as you analyze the evidence of a fictional crime scene. Conduct fake blood tests, identify and process fingerprints, analyze handwriting, take hair and fiber samples and create mystery powders. Work together, gather clues and vote whether to convict the suspect in a mock jury. Instructor Holly Hertel has a Master’s in Education, a Master’s in Environmental Biology and currently teaches biology in southern Oregon.
MUSIC/DANCE
Aprecia a la Música Mexicana
Carry on Mexico’s great musical traditions! Develop an appreciation for la música mexicana ranchera! This class is filled with history, culture, tradition and fun! You are required to sing. Instructor Felipe Reyes graduated from North Medford HS and is finishing a degree at Southern Oregon University in Spanish Language and Literature. He currently directs a Traditional Mexican Folklore Dance Troupe composed of students from the Eagle Point, Medford and Phoenix-Talent School Districts.
Dance Folklórico
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! So be brave and come join the fun world of rhythm and movement. Instructor Luisa Zaragoza is a long time member of Snow Mountain's Ballet Folklórico.
