South Campus Oaks (9th - 12th grades)
2026 - 2027 Class Info
Below are our Discovery Class options for this age group. Students do not have to stay all day, but they do have to be enrolled in a class for each class hour they are on campus.
*any additional class supply fee is charged for supplies or teacher fees (this fee covers the FULL SCHOOL YEAR)
**any supply fees are paid directly to the teacher, but any teacher fees are paid to Aspire as a part of your monthly bill.
1st HOUR (10am to 10:55am)
Wood
working
Learning the basics & safety of carving.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $25
Self
Defense
This class will include the fundamentals of self defense for all ages and levels.
Class content:
Mindset/ Awareness, controlling the distance, recognizing the threat, striking, takedowns, and reversals.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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Comfortable Clothing & Shoes
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Water Bottle
EXTRA TEACHER FEE: $75
social study
hall
Social Study Hall is a relaxed time for students to hang out with friends, visit, play quiet games, and enjoy being together in a supervised setting. This class gives students a chance to build friendships and have fun during the co-op day.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $0
cooking
skills
This class will teach basic skills of cooking. Some examples are cooking meat to correct temperature using a thermometer, measuring, frying chicken, basic cutting skills, and more.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $40
2nd HOUR (11am to 11:55am)
Pro Marker
Studio
In this class we will learn how to color, shade, and draw using alcohol markers! These markers are magical for making art! They blend, shade, and leave no marker lines! Get ready to take your art to the next level. Each student will get to keep their set of markers at the end of the year.
*Alcohol Markers can stain and are not a cheap art material, please make sure your student has the maturity to handle the markers responsibly*
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Optional: Bring your own sketchbook for practice
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $15
Shuffle & Roll
Explore a variety of popular dice and standard card games in a relaxed, social setting. The class encourages strategic thinking, teamwork, and friendly competition through guided play. Each class day, students learn rules and strategies for a new game while having fun rolling, shuffling, and playing together.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $0
photography 101
Unleash your inner artist as we practice photography through lessons such as color theory, composition, portraits, lighting, and more. We will discuss digital citizenship and ethics, as well as the history and science of Photography.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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Cellphone/tablet with camera or other digital camera.
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Parent permission or supervision to upload class photos to Band App.
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $35
Wood
Working
Learning the basics & safety of carving.
OTHER GRADE RANGE: 7th - 12th
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $25
3rd HOUR (12pm to 12:55pm)
Biblical Studies: Learning how to Study the Bible
This class is designed to help students grow in their understanding of Scripture by learning how to study the Bible, not just read it. Students will explore the structure of the Bible, its historical and cultural background, and key themes that run throughout God’s Word.
Throughout the course, students will learn and practice several methods of Bible study, including observation, interpretation, and application, while also building a foundation in basic theology—who God is, what Scripture teaches, and why it matters for everyday life. We will also place intentional focus on learning how to pray, helping students develop a meaningful and personal prayer life alongside their study of Scripture.
In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of tools and resources that support deeper Bible study, such as study Bibles, concordances, commentaries, maps, and other helpful references, learning how and when to use them effectively.
Students who have taken this class in the past will still find new material, fresh perspectives, and deeper concepts, as the content is designed to grow with the students and encourage continued spiritual and intellectual development. Students will be encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, think critically, and develop confidence in studying the Bible with purpose.
This course is suitable for students in grades 7–12 and is designed to meet them where they are while challenging them to grow in both knowledge and faith.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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Notebook
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Pen / Pencil
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Bible
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $15
Little Crafts for Big Kids
Revisit all the crafts you did when you were younger! We’ll craft with Perler beads, paint rocks, do origami, and more.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $25
Foundations of Entrepreneurship & Business Legacy
This course introduces students to the mindset, skills, and knowledge required to become entrepreneurs. Students will explore how personal traits such as leadership, discipline, creativity, and resilience contribute to successful business creation. The course covers the legal and governmental requirements necessary to start and operate a business, including licensing, taxation, and compliance. Additionally, students will study historical affluent families to understand how businesses are built, sustained, and transferred across generations, emphasizing long-term thinking and ethical responsibility.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $10
Social
Study
Hall
Social Study Hall is a relaxed time for students to hang out with friends, visit, play quiet games, and enjoy being together in a supervised setting. This class gives students a chance to build friendships and have fun during the co-op day.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $0
*LUNCH HOUR (1:00pm to 1:30pm)*
~ Lunch is open to all students who have a 3rd or 4th hour ~
4th HOUR (1:35 to 2:30)
Intro to Finance
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of personal finance and financial systems. Students will learn how money flows through the economy, how banks and financial markets operate, and how individuals can plan for their financial futures. Topics include banking, investing, retirement planning, estate and trust basics, and an overview of the stock market. Students will compare traditional and alternative investment vehicles—including real estate, mutual funds, bonds, and cryptocurrencies—while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate risk and reward.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $10
Crochet
If you’re a pro, or just starting out, come join me as we learn all the different ways to turn strings into things! This is a student project led class, where I teach all the fundamentals, tips, tricks, and extra hacks. The possibilities are truly endless with crochet, if you can dream it, you can do it!
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $60
Paper Playground
Students will learn simple but challenging games that are easy to play almost anywhere.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $0
Logical & Strategic Games
Socialize and have fun using logic and strategy. Willingness necessary, competitiveness accepted.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-
Provided
EXTRA SUPPLY FEE: $10
NOT HAPPY WITH A CLASS CHOICE?
...but you want to stay on campus that hour?
You can choose one of the below options to volunteer during any class hour. Volunteer choices are subject to approval!
LITTLE ROOTS Helping Hand
Instead of taking a class, we'd love to have your help for one class hour in our Saplings (3 years old), Sprouts (4 years old), or Shrubs (5 years old) classes! Just list Little Roots Helping Hand in the class hour choice on your enrollment form!
OTHER GRADE RANGE: 7th - 12th
MATERIALS NEEDED:
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None
Class Assistant
Oaks can choose one class period to help in a Redbud or Maple class that may need more expertise or helping hands.
OTHER GRADE RANGE: 7th - 12th
MATERIALS NEEDED:
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None
Willow friend
Instead of taking a class, we'd love for you to be a Willow Friend! Our Willows are our special needs students and sometimes they just need a little help in PE class or a friend to hang out with at lunch. Just list Willow Friend in the class hour choice on your enrollment form!
OTHER GRADE RANGE: 7th - 12th
MATERIALS NEEDED:
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None