Academics Enrichments

List of 5 items.

• Around the World with Señor McKey -- 3:00-3:45 PM on Tuesdays

  Spring 2025: Around the World

  Instructor: Mayson McKey

  Grades: PK3-K

  Day and Time: Tuesday, 3:00-3:45

  Tuition: $300 ASC students, $350 non-ASC students

  Location: Lower School Building classroom

  Dismissal: ECC

  
  In Señor McKey’s Around the World class, young explorers dive into exciting cultures across the globe! Each week, students discover famous landmarks, listen to traditional music, learn about local animals, and even try out fun dances from different countries. With virtual trips on Google Earth, authentic stories from native speakers, and hands-on activities, kids will experience each place like a true traveler. Plus, they’ll create their own passports to track every new destination and celebrate their global journey!
  
  Instructor's Bio
  Mayson McKey, or as students like to call him, Señor McKey's love for travel and exploring global cultures began during his time in San Diego, CA. This love for travel has taken him around the world to numerous countries in Europe and Central America. Now in his fifth year at St. Andrew's, Mayson draws on his experiences leading Upper School student trips abroad and coordinating school-wide events with a global focus. Around the World class creates curiosity and brings the world to your kiddos, inspiring them to explore, learn, and connect with cultures far and wide.

• Bright Little Minds: Pre-K3 and Pre-K4, 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays

  Spring 2025: Bright Little Minds
  Instructor: Sandra Flores
  Grades: PK3-PK4
  Day and Time: Thursday, 3:15-4:00
  Tuition: $370 ASC students, $420 non-ASC
  Location: Mrs. Flores' Classroom (ECC)
  Dismissal: via ECC
   
  STEAM is a fun class where students learn about Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Math. STEAM subjects nurture the development of additional skills like creative thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Kids channel their energy into meaningful projects. When kids enjoy the project, they engage with the material and retain knowledge. Let’s learn and have fun!!
  
  
  Instuctor Bio:
  My name is Sandra Flores. I am a pre-K3 teacher in St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center. I have been an educator for 20 years. I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and attended the University of Monterrey, N, L CEDIM. I received my accreditation in early childhood education in 2008, and then worked in Catholic Schools in Texas and Mississippi. Since joining the staff of St. Andrew’s in 2015, I have taught students ranging from two-year olds in Foundations to first grade. My true passion is in working with young children. Witnessing their growth and the development of their unique gifts and talents is a source of immense joy and fulfillment for me.

• Harry Potter STEM -- 3:00-4:00 PM on Mondays; 1st-4th

  Spring 2025: Harry Potter STEM

  Instructor: Rachel Scott

  Grades: 1st-4th

  Day and Time: Mondays, 3:00-4:00

  Tuition: $450 ASC students, $500 non-ASC students

  Location: Discovery Center (LS)

  Dismissal:  Discovery Center

  
  Bringing the magic of Hogwarts to the Makerspace. Students will complete weekly activities, experiments and challenges all centered around the Harry Potter novels. Infusing STEM with magic, favorite characters, and the magic of Hogwarts.
  
  Instructor's Bio: 
  Mrs. Scott is the Tech Coordinator and Integration Specialist at the lower school who oversees the makerspace and educational technology. She loves to help kids explore their ideas, creativity, and bringing their imagination to life.

• Kumon Connect Reading and Math: 4:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1st-4th grades

  Spring 2025: Kumon Connect Reading and Math

  Instructor: Dana Yoshimura-Johnson & Julie Cheesman

  Grades: 1st-4th

  Day and Time: Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm - two 30 minute classes, twice a week. Math will be 4:00-4:30pm and Reading will be 4:30-5:00pm.

  Tuition: $700 for one class, $1300 for both for ASC students; $750 for one, $1400 for both for non-ASC students

  Location: LS Classroom

  Dismissal: LS
  
  
  Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program!
  
  Here is an excellent introductory/onboarding video that explains the program.
  
  Kumon Students progress independently through a carefully crafted, worksheet-based math and reading curriculum. Kumon is a structured, proven self-learning program that gives your child the critical thinking skills and mindset to learn new materials independently. The key to Kumon Programs is individualized instruction, carefully planned by an instructor and practiced daily at home, in the center, or at school. Regardless of academic level, your child will progress through the individualized instruction at his or her own pace, advancing step by logical step in just 30 minutes per day, per subject. The fundamentals instilled by Kumon over time lead to accelerated learning throughout life. Kumon parents find their children performing above grade level, which increases educational opportunities and can open up a new world of advanced and gifted schooling. 
  
  Once the classes have been confirmed, parents will need to complete an enrollment application directly with Kumon.
  
  Parents will need to supply a compatible tablet and stylus - their child will need to bring this each week to their Kumon class(es).
  
  Instructor's Bio:
  Mrs. Dana Yoshimura Johnson
  Born in Phoenix, AZ, Dana was first introduced to Kumon as a child 25+ years ago. Though she did not attend Kumon herself, many of her school-aged friends did. Over the years, Dana would watch her peers develop into high-achieving students who would eventually go on to attend top colleges & universities in the nation and become doctors, nurses, engineers, and attorneys. Dana first became involved with Kumon as a Kumon parent, once her children were of age. Through daily devotion to the program, academic success emerged in her children's performance at school (gifted & advanced) and in Kumon. Dana is passionate about helping each student reach their potential, building confidence & work skills, and developing positive study attitudes. Dana is a graduate of Jackson State University (B.S.) and Louisiana State University- Shreveport (MBA).
  
  Mrs. Julie Cheesman
  Julie was born Chicago and raised in southern California. She is a Cal State Northridge graduate with experience working in law, communications, and tutoring children. Extensively trained to serve as a Chief Assistant Instructor at Kumon, Julie is instrumental in developing student lesson plans, providing guidance with new concepts, developing student work skills, and monitoring student progress. She has worked with children 3 years old through high school aged students, including those with disabilities. Julie is passionate about developing students to be structured and independent, further increasing success in their academic performance.
  
  

• STEAM Lab: Pre-K3 and Pre-K4, 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays

  Spring 2025: STEAM Lab for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
  Teacher: Sandra Flores
  Grades: Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
  Day and Time: Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
  Tuition: $350 for ASC students, $400 for non-ASC students
  Location: South Campus, Kennedy Hall
  
  

  STEAM is a fun class where students learn about Science, Technology, Art, and Math. STEAM subjects nurture the development of additional skills like creative thinking, collaboration, and communication. Kids channel their energy into meaningful projects. When students enjoy the project, they engage with the material and retain knowledge. Let's learn and have fun!
  
  Instructor Bio:
  My name is Sandra Flores. I am a pre-K3 teacher in St. Andrew’s Early Childhood Center. I have been an educator for 20 years. I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and attended the University of Monterrey, N, L CEDIM. I received my accreditation in early childhood education in 2008, and then worked in Catholic Schools in Texas and Mississippi. Since joining the staff of St. Andrew’s in 2015, I have taught students ranging from two-year olds in Foundations to first grade. My true passion is in working with young children. Witnessing their growth and the development of their unique gifts and talents is a source of immense joy and fulfillment for me.