BCS After School Program Offerings – Fall 2022

 

 

BCS wants to provide the best opportunities to our families and students and we have rounded up enrichment activities in a range of interests: academics, sports & arts. The following activities will be hosted on the BCS campus by expert vendors and teachers this fall:

 

  • Lower Elementary (K-2nd) – Drill Prep for Bitty Bellas*, Piano, Math Pentathlon, PSIA 
  • Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) – Drill Prep for Bitty Bellas*, Piano, Math Pentathlon, PSIA 
  • Middle School – Piano, Math Pentathlon (6/7), PSIA 
  • High School – Piano

 

*Includes K4

Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA)

With 20 contest categories covering a wide range of disciplines in 62 academic contests, PSIA provides an exciting opportunity for students in grades 1-8 to engage in academic competition with their peers throughout the state of Texas.  PSIA is considered the most comprehensive academic extracurricular program in the nation for students in grades 1-8.

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DRILL PREP FOR BITTY BELLAS

Drill Prep I

This class will focus on basic ballet and jazz technique. The focus is on developing body awareness, balance and movement through imaginative play and creative movement.  Dancers will also work on body movements that go to the rhythm and beat through musical awareness.

 

  • Kickoff date:  September 19, 2022
  • Time: 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
  • Grade level: Girls in K4 & Kindergarten
  • Cost: $160
  • Schedule: 8 weeks
  • Location: B119

 

REGISTER for Drill Prep I >>

 

Drill Prep II

This class will focus on ballet and jazz technique working on developing proper body placement. Dancers will begin sequencing technical steps into combinations and focus on isolations in jazz. Dancers will continue focusing on body awareness and musical awareness and be introduced to basic drill technique. They will also have the opportunity to learn a mini routine to perform at the homecoming pep rally.

 

  • Kickoff date: September 22, 2022
  • Time: 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
  • Grade level: Girls in 1st Grade
  • Cost: $160
  • Schedule: 8 weeks
  • Location: B119

 

REGISTER for Drill Prep II >>

 

Drill Prep III

This class will focus on ballet and jazz technique working on developing proper body placement. Dancers will begin sequencing technical steps into combinations and focus on isolations in jazz. Dancers will continue focusing on body awareness and musical awareness and be introduced to basic drill technique. Dancers will focus on core technique and flexibility. They will also have the opportunity to learn a mini routine to perform at the homecoming pep rally.

 

  • Kickoff date: September 20, 2022
  • Time: 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
  • Day: Tuesday
  • Grade level: Girls in 2nd & 3rd Grade
  • Cost: $160
  • Schedule: 8 weeks
  • Location: B119

 

REGISTER for Drill Prep III >>

 

Drill Prep IV

This class will work on ballet technique with a focus on proper body placement and more advanced skills in turning and jumping. The jazz portion will work on strength and mobility of dancers and work on balance by using their core technique. They will practice proper technique and isolations in exercises and combinations. They will begin basic drill technique including kicklines. Dancers will have the opportunity to learn a mini routine to perform at the homecoming pep rally.

 

  • Kickoff date: September 21, 2022
  • Time: 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
  • Grade level: Girls in 4th & 5th Grade
  • Cost: $160
  • Schedule: 8 weeks
  • Location: B119

 

REGISTER for Drill Prep IV >>

 

 

PIANO MUSIC PROGRAM 

 

For beginners in K-2

The students begin becoming oriented with the keyboard topography and learn to recognize white key names in relation to the black keys. They begin to learn how to read music and find right-hand notes middle C-G and left-hand notes middle C-F using the patterns of the black keys. They learn simple rhythms and we focus on intervallic reading. Most tunes are in the middle C position. Emphasis is placed on correct hand position, fingering, posture and articulation, in order to create proper piano skills. Students learn melodic and harmonic intervals, legato vs staccato articulation, dynamics and sharps and flats.  Single line melody pieces are used.

 

For returning students in K-2

The students review notes and techniques from the previous year. They then start moving around the keyboard. They move from middle C to octave C position. Scales and chords are introduced. Students grow from knowing eighth notes to knowing two octaves of notes and being able to play in G and F position. The use of complex note combinations is introduced. Complex rhythms, 6/8 time and sharps and flats are introduced.

 

For students in the 3:40 PM classes

The students in these classes are divided based on ability. Scales, chords, and pieces in multiple keys are expanded upon. Crossing hands, key changes in pieces, pedaling, syncopated rhythms, allegro playing, memorizing, and much more challenging pieces are introduced, depending on the ability of the group.

 

Kickoff date: September 7, 2022 & September 8, 2022

 

  • Beginner Plus Piano (older beginners and students with one year of piano experience)
    Wednesday 3:40-4:40pm
    Registration >> 

 

  • Beginner/Intermediate Piano (K-2nd) 
    Thursday 2:40pm-3:40pm (students with previous piano experience)
    Registration >> 

 

  • Intermediate/Advanced Piano
    Thursday 3:40pm-4:40pm (1+ year experience)
    Registration >> 

Math Pentathlon (MP)

The Mathematics Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games, supportive curricular and instructional activities, and assessment tools for students. This motivational program strengthens basic math concepts and skills, aligns with National and State Mathematics Standards, and stimulates creative thinking while developing problem-solving skills.

Kickoff date: Varies by grade level (Last week in September- Early October)

  • Grade level: K – 7th 
  • Website: https://www.mathpentath.org/
  • Elementary Coordinator: Karen Sheth (karenkaye@gmail.com)
  • Middle School Coordinator: Karen Sheth (karenkaye@gmail.com)
  • Registration will open at the beginning of September and information will go home in elementary school Friday folders once school starts. Interested middle school students should contact Karen Sheth, karenkaye@gmail.com, to receive the registration link.

 

 

 

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