Westerly Learning Center A Ministry to Homeschooling Students and Their Families

By popular request, Westerly Learning Center will be offering a new art class this fall for 5th - 8th grade students. This class will teach the principles and concepts of art with an emphasis on art techniques. Learning the why and how of art techniques will enable the student to develop the skills needed to become independent in creating their own work of art. We will examine Artist’s artwork to evaluate and recognize art techniques and concepts in action. Some of the skills students will be learning by doing are: three views of perspective; foreshortening; gridding; figure proportion; shading; blending; color theory; and composition to name a few.
Teacher: Patricia Melton

This course is a continuation of Science Explorers I. Students need not have taken the previous course to enroll. Topics will include Interactions of Matter, Cell Theory, and Astronomy using the Holt Short-Course Series. In-class demonstrations and some lab work required.
Teacher: Kim Torquato

Improve your child's writing skills with an intensive course in basic writing and grammar. Weekly drills in grammar and short writing assignments to improve writing style and content. In-class correction and self-editing techniques taught. Class is designed for grades 5-8.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori

Students will continue to develop skills in conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, and learning of simple tenses. This class is open to beginning students who are willing to work hard. Students will learn how to make friends in French, have simple conversations, write letters, sing, act, and play. A fun and efficient way to learn a language!
Teacher: Christine LeGall

Students will continue the Spanish language study begun last year. Emphasis will be given to conversation while strengthening reading and writing skills. New students are welcome.
Teacher: TBA

Early History to Early Roman Times. Study will include Old Testament history and ancient cultures through their great men (and women), literature (myths), archeology, and art. Students will maintain a time line.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori

Historical fiction, biographies, ancient myths and literature rewritten for today's student. This class will attempt to keep up with the literature written during the times studied in Ancient World History. Reading, weekly grammar and writing assignments are required.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori