Fall & Spring Classes
Fall & Spring Classes by Grade Level

Classes for 12th Graders

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  • ACT Mini Preps

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12

    date/time: 
    Session I: Friday, October 14 | 5:00-7:00 pm
    Session II: Saturday, December 3 | 1:00-3:00 pm  
    Session III: Saturday, January 28 | 1:00-3:00 pm
    Session IV: Saturday, April 1 | 1:00-3:00 pm
    Session V: Saturday, June 3 | 1:00-3:00 pm  
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    cost: $50 per session
    Students will take portions of the ACT in Math, Science, English, and Reading, review answers, and reinforce test-taking strategies.

  • SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12

    date/time: Monday-Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm
    instructor: SAT Prep Instructor
    cost: $200 per session

    SESSIONS_____________________
    August Session>> August 22-26
    September Session>> September 26-30

  • Skillful Parenting

    For parents
    date/time: Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27; 5:00-6:30pm 
    presenter: Katy Nair, Upper School Assistant Head and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix trainer
    cost: $270
    Do you ever do or say something to your child that you regret later? Would you like to learn skills to help you react less and relate more? If so, this class is for you!  You’ll learn an evidence-based technique to help you clarify what is truly important and meaningful to you as a parent, learn skills to deal with difficult emotions and thoughts,  and use the knowledge gained to guide, inspire and motivate you to change your relationships for the better. Space is limited. 

  • ACT Prep: December Test

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12

    date/time: Monday-Friday, November 28-December 2; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $300
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $400
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.

  • ACT Prep: October Test

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12

    date/time: Monday-Friday, October 10-14; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $300
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $400
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.

  • ACT Prep: September Test

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12

    date/time: Monday-Friday, August 29-September 2; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    cost: English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Science/Math M-W Only: $300
    Full Week/All Subjects: $400


    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.

  • Core Ballet

    For girls and boys in grades 7-12
    School Year Length Course

    date/time:     Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00 pm
    September 6-November 15 (no class 10/4) and January 17-April 4(no class 2/14, 3/14)
    instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    cost: $400
    This class is designed for anyone in grades 7-12 who wants to improve ballet skills for strength, flexibility, accuracy, and artistry. This class will count for US Crain Hours and is required for Pre-Pointe. Leotard or form fitting top with black leggings or form fitting yoga pants, ballet skirt, with pink or skin-toned ballet shoes.

  • Destination Imagination (DI)

    For girls and boys in grades 3-12
    date/time: September - May as scheduled, Tournament dates TBD
    instructor: Amanda Killen (DI TN Board Member & team manager) & Various Team Managers
    cost: $300, plus tournament travel expenses
    Build your creativity, design thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills on grade level teams. Teams solve one of six open-ended, STEAM-based challenges to present at tournaments. Teams will meet two afternoons per week and/or on Saturday mornings. Teams will present challenge solutions at the regional and state levels and commit to attending Global Finals if they advance from the state tournament. For more information about DI check out www.destinationimagination.org. 

    **Register for the Challenge that most interests you. When teams are created the challenge your team chooses may change. 

  • Pointe/Pre-Pointe

    For girls and boys in Middle School Dance Company and Core Ballet
    School-year length course
     
    date/time: Thursdays, 5:15-6:00 pm
    September 15-December 15 (no class 10/6, 11/24) and January 19-April 5 (no class 3/16)
    instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    cost: $400
    This class takes the dancer to the next level of strength, possibility, and commitment. Students must be taking MSDC and Core Ballet to attend. Leotard or form fitting top with black leggings or form fitting yoga pants, ballet skirt, with pink or skin-toned ballet shoes.

    Please email Ms. Koeppel or Ms. Stanfield if you have any questions.

    Students will choreograph and perform a dance in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 5.

  • Pottery

    For girls and boys in grades 2-4 and 5-12
     
    date/time: Wednesdays
      Grades 2-4 // 2:10-3:10 pm
      Grades 5-12 // 3:10-4:10 pm
    instructors: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
    cost: $250 per session or $475 for both sessions, includes supplies
    SESSIONS
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    FALL>> September 7-November 30 (no class 9/28, 10/5, 11/23)
    SPRING>> January 25-April 5 (no class 3/15)
    Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.

  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12

    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in one or more instruments offered. All skill levels. 

    An email will go out to everyone once school starts with more information, as well as, dates and times available for lessons.

    Space is limited.

  • Upper School Dance Company

    For girls and boys in grades 9-12
    School-year length course
     
    date/time: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm and Fridays, 3:45-5:00 pm
    September 7-December 2 (no class 9/23, 10/5, 10/07, 10/28, 11/23, 11/25) & January 18-April 5 (no class 1/27, 2/17, 3/15, 3/17, 4/7)
    instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher and Director of Hutchison Creative Ballet Center)
    cost: $750
    Develop contemporary movement and expression skills while earning fitness credit. Attend two classes per week to improve technique and acquire strength, mobility, and artistry in a collaborative atmosphere.

    US Company members will choreograph and present dance pieces throughout the school year and perform in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 5.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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  • Photo of Lisa Campbell

    Lisa Campbell 

    Director of After-school & Summer Programs
    (901) 762-6674
  • Photo of Brianna Lofton

    Brianna Lofton 

    Center for Excellence Director
    (901) 507-2489
  • Photo of Andrea Jeter

    Andrea Jeter 

    Assistant Director of After-school & Summer Programs
    (901) 507-2496

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