CGS
The Elementary school children (ages 3-12 or pre-k through 6th grade) will spend two hours attending Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. More information can be found about this program on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd page.
APPLIED LEARNING
The Upper school children (ages 12-18 or 7th through 12th grade) will spend two hours in an Applied Learning program. The children will be introduced to a variety of Trades, Lost Arts, Handicrafts and Homesteading subjects.
Specialized classes offered EXCLUSIVELY to CoF Applied Learning:
*8 week ICON class taught by Claire Rojas, veteran ICON creator
*Illuminated Manuscript classes (in the works)
*Ceramic Arts classes by a local artisan (in the works)
The list below is a sample of the presentations your children may be given during this Applied Learning Program or monthly afternoon presentation open to the entire co-op.
The AL students will also learn to make many things that are materials for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and learn how to run an online store to sell these materials. Our hope is that this will bring in significant net income so that we can reduce the tuition in the years to come.
One of the best take aways the Applied Learning student leaves with is an improved ability to critically think and be self motivated to work and complete tasks and projects. The Applied Learning students are taught extensively about keeping a notebook for tracking the amount of time spent on a project, what lessons they have received, planning new projects, etc.
Handicrafts: Sewing, Embroidery, Sculpting, Painting, Drawing, Crocheting/Knitting, Lettering, Woodworking, Rosary making
Homesteading: Gardening/Landscaping, Fermenting, Raising Quail, Cheese Making/Butter churning, Permaculture, Worm composting
Lost Arts: Weaving, Candle-making, Wood turning, wood burning, Bookbinding
TRADES: Welding, Car maintenance/mechanics, Business, Photography, Videography