This fee covers the overhead of meeting together. Things like rent, supplies, NCS training, etc

Please add insurance for each person that will be attending FILA . This should include all children and attending adults. If an additional adult will be attending more than 2 times, they need to have insurance.

If a parent will not be attending FILA with their Scholar for the half of the day, a drop off fee is required.

If a parent will not be attending FILA with their Scholar for the full day, a drop off fee is required.

Exploring what makes each month special/unique through crafts, books and songs.

Cost of this class includes $10 for Pumpkin Patch field trip.

Teacher: Seleny Roth

A playful, hands-on class designed just for leaeners ages 3-5 to explore the joy of music. Through singing, rhythm games, movement, and simple instruments, children build early listening, coordination, and social skills while discovering their own musical voice. Each class encourages creativity, self-expression, and fun, creating a foundation for a lifelong love of music.

Teacher: Holly Moser

Exploring what makes each month special/unique through crafts, books and songs.

Cost of this class includes $10 for Pumpkin Patch field trip.

Teacher: Danielle Shoopman

This 15 week journey will help upper core students discover what “HOME” means - starting with themselves and expanding ever outward to family, community, country, and their role as global citizens. Through stories, movement, crafts, and activities, children will have so much fun while they are learning that they can make a positive difference in their world, starting right where they are.

Teacher: Amy Walsworth

This course, Wealthy and Rad Jr., is designed to make financial education engaging and accessible for children ages 8-12. Through fun, interactive lessons that incorporate storytelling, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will learn essential money management skills, the importance of saving, investing, and smart spending. The curriculum is flexible, suitable for both classroom and home settings, and emphasizes real-world applications using curated books and educational games. By fostering a positive attitude toward financial literacy early on, this course aims to empower young learners to develop healthy financial habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Cost of this class includes $10 for Pumpkin Patch field trip.

Teacher: Holly Moser

Pack your wagon 🐎 we’re heading west! In this interactive class, students will experience life on the Oregon Trail as pioneers traveling across America in the 1800s. Through games, stories, maps, and hands-on activities, they’ll discover the challenges and excitement of the journey: from planning supplies and navigating rivers to facing tough decisions on the trail.

Students will practice teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking as they “travel” together toward Oregon. Will their wagon make it? Come ready for adventure. You never know what surprises the trail will bring!

Teacher: Terri Frazier

In North North-South our Practice Scholars will be exploring the antebellum period of the United States, the growing tension between the North and the South, the Civil War, and the aftermath of said war. Scholars will gain an understanding of past events that shape our current social, political, and world environment. They will participate in and lead class discussions, read and explore classic literature and historical documents, debate with their fellow scholars, learn to write effectively, prepare and deliver in-class presentations, memorize important documents and historical quotes, and much more. In the end they will gain an understanding of their own mission and the great impact one person can make in fighting for equality, freedom, justice, and liberty. Scholars will have the opportunity to earn a full sized replica Civil War Sword.

Book List:

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

By Mark Twain

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

By Harriett Beecher Stowe

Abraham Lincoln

By Wilbur F. Gordy

(FILA has copies of this book for all students)

Across Five Aprils

By Irene Hunt

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

By Mildred Taylor

Teacher: Clara Riggle

Key of Liberty is not just another history program; it's a key to igniting a passion for freedom, responsibility, and leadership within our scholars. They will:

Explore the traits of a hero.
Discover the roots of freedom through the founding of America.
Gain in-depth experience with the Constitution.
Engage in historical simulations.
Recognize their responsibilities as informed citizens.

Study history from the 1950’s through today. Explore through simulations, document studies, book discussions, writing papers, class discussions, and more. This year-long impactful course teaches history that is often overlooked but relevant to our day.

Teacher: Diannalynn Claridge

In this class, we will learn about and explore the four main spheres of the earth and the interactions between them. They are:
◦ The Atmosphere (air)
◦ The Biosphere (living organisms)
◦ The Hydrosphere (water)
◦ The Lithosphere (land)

As we study these spheres and their interconnections, we hope that you will feel an attachment to the world in which we live and have a greater appreciation for the majesty all around us.

PLEASE NOTE: For this class, work MUST be done at home each week in order to qualify to do the experiments and activities in class. If you have not done the work, you will be asked to spend the class time doing that instead of the fun and interesting experiments.

Please understand that this is a flipped classroom structure. You will be doing all of the informational study on your own during the week and when we gather on Thursdays, we will review the material that was covered and then complete the lab portion of the lesson together. Completing the weekly tasks will be crucial to your participation in the labs and experiments because without those complete, you may not understand key concepts that will be studied in the labs.

Teacher: Shannon Hayes

Words have power—and so do YOU! In this class, we’ll explore how writing can be more than just essays and assignments. It can be a tool for telling your story, sparking ideas, and even leading others. Through creative writing exercises, team challenges, planning events, and leadership activities, students will learn how to share their voice with confidence and use their words to inspire and connect with others.

By the end of the course, you’ll discover that strong leaders aren’t just great thinkers, they’re also great communicators. Get ready to write, lead, and make your mark!

Teacher: Clara Riggle

Covering supplies