Electives
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We are excited to offer a variety of engaging electives for the Fall 2026 semester. Classes meet on Mondays at Shawnee Trail Church of Christ in Frisco and run for 10 weeks, from August 24 through November 9. Each class is 50 minutes long and provides students with fun, hands-on learning opportunities in a supportive homeschool environment.
To register for an elective, please complete the registration form using the link above. After your registration is submitted, an Eagle Director will contact you with your invoice, payment instructions, and any additional information regarding class fees, supplies, or required materials.
Registration is open through August 15.
Registration and facility fees are charged per 10-week semester. Please see the class descriptions below for individual tuition and supply fees.
Registration Fee: $25 for the first child or $50 per family
Facility Fee: $20 per child
Session 1 (2:20pm – 3:10pm)
Cinema Divina ($100) – Ages 12 years old and up
Teacher: Miss Delaney Moody
Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 kids per class
Cinema Divina is a unique class that explores the power of storytelling through film to explore faith, values, and personal growth. Students will watch a chosen secular movie series, age-appropriate, and contemplate on ways Jesus is seen through the unexpected. Through prompted questions and guided journaling, students will develop personal insight on seeing how film projects God, ourselves, and the world around us. By connecting movie themes to Scripture, prayerful watching and deep discussion unfold. This class is for anyone who loves movies, likes to think deeply, and wants to grow in faith and self-awareness. So come with an open mind and an appetite for popcorn:) Lights, camera, kingdom!
Required Materials: None
Supply Fee: $20
Guitar Group Lessons ($150) – Ages 8 years old and up
Teacher: Mr. Luis Vasquez
Maximum 6 kids per class
This is the initial course for students with some or no guitar background. It develops basic musicianship and guitar skills. The course focuses on hand dexterity and ear training to enhance the student’s musicianship level. Every learning activity in this course is intended to challenge and equip the student with a thorough grounding in guitar concepts and hands on experience.
Required Materials: Guitar, Pick, Capo, 3 Ring Binder and a Pencil
Supply Fee: $20
Healthy Relationships: Green Flag Academy (Units 1 & 2) ($100) – Ages 14 and up
Teacher: Mrs. Samantha Evans
Maximum 10 kids per class
Ever wonder what makes some relationships healthy and others complicated? In this class, students will learn how to recognize red flags, build confidence, and grow in self-awareness as they prepare for future dating relationships—and strengthen every relationship in their life along the way. We’ll dive into the first two units of the Green Flag Academy curriculum through engaging discussions, activities, and short weekly assignments designed to help students understand themselves and others better.
Required Materials: Study Book (order that here), Notebook and Pen or Pencil
Supply Fee: $0
Latin (Beginner) ($100) – Ages 12 years old and up
Teacher: Mrs. Tara Scroggins
Maximum 10 kids per class
We’re excited to offer a beginner Latin elective for middle school students and older! This 50-minute class will introduce the fundamentals of Latin using Henle Latin, with a focus on mastering basic noun declensions and verb conjugations. No prior Latin experience is required. This class is designed to build a strong foundation in classical language and support future studies in Latin, grammar and logic.
Required Materials: Henle Latin Grammar and Henle First Year Latin textbook
Supply Fee: $0
P.E. ($128 plus $20 facility fee) – Ages 5 – 14 years old
Teacher: Mr. Nick Barrows
Minimum 8 kids per class
P.E. is a 60-minute class that will be run by Bowmen sports and will allow students to explore multiple sports in a fun, learning environment. This program is designed for students to be ACTIVE while learning about athletics and team sports.
Required Materials: None
Supply Fee: $0
Piano/Violin Private Lessons ($300) – Ages 4 years old and up
Teacher: Mrs. Gloria Shadel
Available Time Slots (30 min each): 2:20–2:50 PM (Full) and 2:50–3:20 PM (Currently Available)
Start your student’s musical journey in a fun, collaborative, and encouraging environment! This class is for students with some or no piano background. The course will help students build a strong musical foundation through group music games, rhythm drills, and interactive piano ensemble playing. Over the course of this program, students will learn proper posture, foundational piano techniques, and basic music theory skills through engaging activities.
This violin class is for all levels – students with no violin background and for those playing for year(s).
The 30 minute one-on-one lessons will help students focus on establishing healthy hand mechanics, developing rich tone production, learning diverse repertoire, and building confident performance skills.
Required Materials: None
Supply Fee: $5
Public Speaking for Kids ($100) – 2nd – 6th grade
Teacher: Mrs. Kelly Barger
Minimum 2 and Maximum 12 kids per class
There is no skill more important for today’s generation than the art of communication. Students will learn to speak eloquently and confidently, making this skill a cornerstone of their lives.
This class will take students on a journey to understand, develop, and refine their speaking skills in a fun and interactive way. Each week, I will also read a chapter from Winnie-the-Pooh.
Required Materials: Pen or Pencil
Supply Fee: $20
Spanish 1 ($100) – Ages 12 years old and up
Teacher: Mrs. Carrie Martin
Minimum 3 and Maximum 15 kids per class
Students who complete the entire course without adjustments will receive 1 advanced (or Honors) foreign language credit for this class. If a parent would like to shorten the course and modify the work, the student will still receive 1 on-level foreign language credit. We will be using the Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 curriculum. Students will purchase the student book and online access to the course for $110. Students will have weekly assignments to complete in their student book and assignments and practice through the online portal. The weekly in-person sessions at Eagle will be primarily focused on oral practice of the language, review of the skills learned at home, and also testing of skills learned at home. (Parents do not need to purchase the testing packet, the tests will be provided by the Eagle instructor. However, if the parents would like an answer key to the student workbook, that can be purchased at an additional cost.)
Required Materials: https://www.christianbook.com/breaking-barrier-level-1-beginner-student/9781955306270/pd/506272?event=CPOF
Optional: Answer key (additional cost of $20)
Supply Fee: $0
Spanish 2 ($100) – Ages 12 years old and up
(pre-requisite Spanish 1 or beginner Spanish)
Teacher: Carmen Meza
Minimum 5 and Maximum 12 kids per class
Students who complete the entire course without adjustments will receive 1 advanced (or Honors) foreign language credit for this class. If a parent would like to shorten the course and modify the work, the student will still receive 1 on-level foreign language credit. We will be using the Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 2 curriculum. Students will purchase the student book and online access to the course for $110. Students will have weekly assignments to complete in their student book and assignments and practice through the online portal. The weekly in-person sessions at Eagle will be primarily focused on oral practice of the language, review of the skills learned at home, and also testing of skills learned at home. (Parents do not need to purchase the testing packet, the tests will be provided by the Eagle instructor. However, if the parents would like an answer key to the student workbook, that can be purchased at an additional cost.)
Required Materials:
https://www.christianbook.com/breaking-barrier-level-2-intermediate-student/9781955306287/pd/906285?event=CPOF
Optional: Answer key (additional cost of $20)
Supply Fee: $0
Session 2 (3:30pm – 4:20pm)
Animal Explorers ($100) – Ages 4–10 years old
Teacher: Miss Becky Raetchi
Minimum 4 and Maximum 10 kids per class
Join us on a weekly adventure into the animal kingdom! In Animal Explorers, students ages 4–10 will discover different animals each week through engaging read-alouds, fun facts and hands-on crafts or projects. From the jungle to the arctic, we’ll explore habitats, behaviors and the uniqueness of God’s creatures in a fun way. This class encourages creativity, curiosity and a love for nature. Perfect for young learners who enjoy stories, art and animals.
Required Materials: None
Supply Fee: $20
Creative Writing ($100) – Ages 8 and up
Teacher: Miss Delaney Moody
Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 kids per class
This creative writing class invites students to explore the power of words through poetry and short stories. Whether your child is a beginner or already loves to write, this class nurtures their imagination, builds confidence, and strengthens their voice as a writer.
Students will learn:
• How to write poems with rhythm, imagery, and emotion
• How to craft compelling short stories with characters, dialogue, and plot
• Fun writing techniques through prompts, games, and peer sharing
• How to revise and grow as thoughtful, creative writers
Required Materials: None
Supply Fee: $15
Digital Media & Marketing ($100) – 9th – 12th Grade
Teacher: Mrs. Kara Ward
Minimum 8 and Max 20
You already know how to scroll. Now learn how to build.
Learn the real strategy behind YouTube channels, social media brands, and content that actually gets seen. Taught by a top creator who has partnered with MrBeast. Discover how creators grow audiences, how brands make money online, and how to turn digital skills into a career.
No experience needed, just a curiosity for how it all works.
Required Materials: Notebook and Pen
Supply Fee: $25
Spanish (beginner class) ($100) – Ages 5-12 years old
Teacher: Mrs. Carmen Meza
Minimum 5 and Maximum 12 kids per class
This introductory Spanish class is designed for elementary-aged students who are beginning their language-learning journey. Students will build a strong foundation in basic Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversational phrases in a fun and engaging environment. We will use the Carson Dellosa Skill Builders K–5 Spanish Workbook to support learning and practice throughout the course. A workbook will be provided to each student on the first day of class.
Required Materials: Notebook and Pen
Supply Fee: $10
Speech 101 ($100) – 7th – 12th Grade
Teacher: Mrs. Kelly Barger
Minimum 2 and Maximum 12 kids per class
This class will equip the next generation with the valuable skill of public speaking. During the Fall semester, I will primarily use IEW’s Introduction to Public Speaking. Students will receive a notebook containing materials from IEW.
I will also incorporate supplemental resources that help students develop etiquette, dinner conversation skills, job interviewing skills, and more. The class will be fun, interactive, and engaging! Students can expect approximately 1–2 hours of homework per week. Students can receive 1 high school credit if they complete the full 20 week course.
Required Materials: Pen or Pencil
Supply Fee: $40