ASP Optional Classes
 Chess
The St. John's Chess Club meets on a weekly basis. Students will learn new skills and techniques and practice by playing matches against friends and other clubs. Interested players will be invited to participate in an average of two Saturday tournaments each semester, and will be encouraged to play in the St. John's Championship Tournament in the spring (trophies awarded).
| Class |
St. John's Chess Club (for boys and girls) |
| Instructor |
Lilia Doibani |
| Days |
Fall: Mondays, 9/15 to 12/15
Spring: Mondays, 1/26 to 5/11 |
| Times & Grades |
K through First: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Second through Third: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fourth through Eighth: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. |
| Location |
Lower School Science Lab |
| Cost |
$75 per semester |
 Creative Movement
Explore rhythm, creativity and boundless energy through movement with Mrs. Adrienne. While using wonderful imagination and creative expression, students will be introduced to the world of dance.
| Class |
Creative Movement |
| Instructor |
Adrienne Menchu |
| Days |
Fall: Tuesdays, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
Spring: Tuesdays,
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 |
| Times |
3:45 to 4:45 p.m. |
| Grades |
Pre-k through first |
| Location |
Room 113 |
| Cost |
$55 per month (32 sessions) Note: dance wear required, instructor will provide more information. |
 Drama/Theater
IMAGINATION Theater
Imagination takes flight in this fun and exciting class filled with activities that explore the expressive use of voice, movement and feelings. Discover your creativity and learn acting skills as you step into the world of drama. Family and friends will have fun watching you act out your favorite stories in a class sharing on the last day of the semester in Clements Hall.
| Class |
Drama/Theater |
| Instructor |
Christinia Neubrand |
| Days |
Fall: Tuesdays, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (Please note there is no class 10/7)
Spring: Tues. 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7
(Please note there is no class 3/3) |
| Times |
4:15 to 5:15 p.m. |
| Grades |
First through Third |
| Location |
Clements Hall |
| Cost |
$240 per semester (12 sessions) |
JUNIOR ACTING ENSEMBLE
In this class you will gain fundamental acting tools and performance techniques. Theater games, improvisation and exercises will help you understand character and scene development, voice projection and blocking. You will also heighten your comedic and dramatic skills while rehearsing new scenes in preparation for your original show featured in Clements Hall.
| Class |
Drama/Theater |
| Instructor |
Christina Neubrand |
| Days |
Fall: Thursdays, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (Please note there is no class 10/9)
Spring: Thursdays, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 (Please note there is no class 3/5) |
| Times |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Grades |
Fourth through Sixth |
| Location |
Clements Hall |
| Cost |
$240 per semester (12 sessions) |
 HTKomputer Klub
If you have ever taken High Tech Kids classes before, you are going to love Komputer Klub. Now you don't have to worry about running out of class time. Komputer Klub combines all the amazing courses offered before into a club setting in which you participate in various lessons that are streamlined to work hand-in-hand. You will still create fun video games, star in your own personal movies, and create your own comics. But now each project will connect and build upon the others through your own website. This allows you to work at your own pace, and helps you learn how various technologies work together. Click here for more information about High Tech Kids.
| Class |
HTKomputer Klub |
| Instructor |
Adrian Sanchez, Ginger Williford |
| Days |
PRE-K THROUGH FIRST
Fall: Wed. 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 plus two evening demonstrations for parents (TBA)
Spring: Wed. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 plus two evening demonstrations for parents (TBA)
SECOND THROUGH FOURTH:
Fall: Thursdays, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (plus two evening demonstrations for parents - TBA)
Spring: Thurs. 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 ( plus two evening demonstrations for parents - TBA)
FIFTH THROUGH EIGHTH:
Fall: Tues. 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (plus two evening demonstrations for parents - TBA)
Spring: Tues.. 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 (plus two evening demonstrations for parents - TBA) |
| Times |
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for Pre-k through First
3:45 to 5:15 p.m. for Second through Fourth and Fifth through Eighth |
| Grades |
Second through Fourth and Fifth through Eighth (separate classes) |
| Location |
Computer Lab |
| Cost |
$125 per month, plus $100 registration fee that includes:
- St. John's / HTK t-shirt
- Special Komputer Klub badge
- HTK flash drive
- CD/DVD with completed work at the end of the semester
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 Karate for Kids
Always wanted to take karate? Our Karate Club is a satellite program for the Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense. St. John's teacher Lizz Klammer will again be the lead instructor for our Karate Club, along with Dr. Chamberlain. Mrs. Klammer has several years of martial arts experience and is in the instructor training program at Chamberlain Studios™. Our program will continue to use the same materials, curriculum and testing that Dr. Chamberlain offers at this other studios. This class is designed for both new and continuing students. Our goal for the St. John's Karate Club is for our kids to continue their training, have the opportunity to compete in local matches and to win some trophies!
| Class |
Karate for Kids |
| Instructor |
Lizz Klammer, Dr. Chamberlain, from Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense |
| Days |
Fall: Tuesdays, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (Free class and orientation meeting,-September 9)
Spring: Tuesdays, TBA |
| Times |
4:15 to 5:15 p.m. |
| Grades |
First through Fifth |
| Location |
Owen Gym |
| Cost |
$221 per semester (13 sessions)
Plus registration fee of $20 for returning students and $50 for new students.
Uniform fee of $25 (optional) for new students. |
 Noah's Ark Animal Stuff-n-Fluff Workshops
Join your friends and come stuff-n-fluff our newest animals. Once again, Noah's Ark Animal Workshops will be conducting a stuff-n-fluff workshop in the After School Program. At the workshop, you will hand-stuff your very own 15-inch animal, put a special message inside the animal, bring the animal to life with the wishing star, and fill out a birth certificate for your new friend.
Please click here to view the animal choices. After you register for the class, the instructor will email you for your order. You may also contact the instructor, Laurie Stein, at lauriemstein@gmail.com with any questions.
| Class |
Stuff-n-Fluff Workshop |
| Instructor |
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop |
| Days |
Wednesday, 11/12 |
| Times |
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Grades |
PK through Eighth |
| Location |
TBA |
| Cost |
$30 (class registration deadline is 11/3) |
 Science Adventures
Join other St. John's students as they explore the world of science by enrolling in one or all five of the Science Adventure clubs offered this year. Each class meets for five sessions on Wednesday afternoons and requires a minimum enrollment of 12 students. See class descriptions below.
| Class |
Fantastic Physics - Wanted... Scientists interested in finding out "how things work." Take a closer look at the mysteries of magnetism and the secrets of cup stacking. Bowl your way through Newton's laws of motion and learn about levers as we catapult through Fantastic Physics. |
| Instructor |
Science Adventures |
| Days |
Wed. 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15 |
| Times |
3:20 to 4:20 p.m. |
| Grades |
Kindergarten through Fifth |
| Location |
Lower School Science Lab |
| Cost |
$85 |
Please complete the optional class registration form and mail with your check made payable to St. John's to:
St. John's Episcopal School
Attn: Carol Graham (ASP)
848 Harter Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
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