Grades 1-4 Course Offerings
Current K - 3rd Graders
All courses offered in Summer Experience fit within one of four pathways.
STEAM / SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: Classes include Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Integrated hands-on activities to explore Science and Math, as well as computer coding
ARTS / PERFORMING ARTS: Activities include theater, music, and dance with a culminating performance
ARTS / FINE and CULINARY ARTS: Drawing and Painting activities, as well as an introduction to a variety of practical cooking skills while exploring connections between food, culture, and nutrition
SKILLS / LEADERS IN SPORTS : Interpersonal and citizenship skills, along with physical activities including playground games and sports
As students move through grades, and attend Summer Experience through their years in San Luis Coastal, the skills and learning experiences will build, in classes offered within the same pathway at earlier grades.
We hope to offer all courses listed, however actual classes will depend on student interest and teacher availability.
Culinary and Visual Arts
Fine and Culinary Arts
Fine and Culinary Arts
Our culinary class follows a standards-based curriculum for elementary to high school students to explore the interactions between food, culture, health, and the environment through interactive cooking and gardening lessons. At the heart of this dynamic and joyful learning experience, the focus is to educate young students on growing, preparing, and eating healthy food, and empower them to become environmental stewards.
In Fine Arts, students practice drawing and painting skills to help support their creative expression. Students will be introduced to basic elements and principles of visual art, such as line, shape/form, space, balance and emphasis. More advanced students will get the chance to build upon their existing artistic strengths.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Students will participate in Theater / performance art games, lessons, and exercises to develop stage skills including expression, speaking in front of a group, improvisation, voice projection, pantomime, and singing. The goal will be to conduct a culminating performance.
STEAM - Coding and Engineering
Students at all grades will explore science and engineering principles.
Grade 1-2 students will discover the wonders of our oceans, climate, and marine mammals and build with hands-on iInnovate STEM kits.
Science and Engineering
Students at all grades will explore science and engineering principles.
Grade 3-4 students will express their creativity through coding and becoming green energy experts by building with science kits.
Leaders in Sports
Skills: Leadership and Sports
Leaders in Sports
Students are instructed on leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Students learn empathy, goal setting, time management, organization, and personal responsibility. Leadership curriculum will lay the foundation for successful students who participate.
Sports components of this class will allow students to participate in a variety of games including soccer, basketball, and pickleball. This is a great course for students who like to be active, and play fun and engaging games. Fundamental skills of each sport will be covered and students will get to develop their skills in a positive environment emphasizing sportsmanship.
Academics
Please note: Academic courses are by invitation only and are being offered to students who have demonstrated an academic need during the school year.
Language Arts
English Language Arts
Students will learn the core concepts and skills of English Language Arts. Students will spend time practicing reading and writing strategies that lie within their grade level band of core instructional standards.
Spanish Language Arts
Dual Immersion Spanish Language Arts - This class is for current Baywood and Pacheco Kinder and 1st grade students learning through Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion.
Mathematics
Mathematics - Students will participate in a unique blend of problem solving and skill building activities that reinforce essential mathematical concepts needed for success inside and outside the classroom.
Math in Spanish
Dual Immersion Math - This math class will be taught in Spanish and is for current Kinder and 1st grade Baywood and Pacheco students learning through Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion.