I know how hard it is for busy home-educating parents to cover all the bases, let alone all the extras like Art History, Music History, Literature, Poetry, and Creative Writing.

And how can we possibly fit the Piano, Dance, Art, and Tumbling lessons into our already chock-full days?

It's overwhelming!

But what if you could get all of those boxes checked in one easy, convenient, affordable, drop-off program?

One day a week, with no homework or outside work or commitments!

One and done!

Hi there!

We are the Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School- and we're here to help you accomplish that well-rounded education you've been striving for!

Let us take care of all that extra stuff while you enjoy a few hours to yourself!

Send a message with any questions! We are excited to meet you!

Space is Limited so snag your space today!

Please share our page with anyone who would benefit from our program!

And if you want our program in your area- reach out! Perhaps we can make that happen!

 

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Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School

 

One or Two Day Program Available

Tuesdays                      9am - 2pm     (1 Day Program)

Tuesdays & Wednesdays         9am - 2pm (2 Day Program)

 

Classes Begin Tuesday August 20th 

 

Schedule

 

Alternative activities are available for students not interested in a particular Fine Arts class.

   

 

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Class Descriptions:

 

Dance

Students will learn various styles and grow in dance steps, skills, technique, and choreography.

Ballet- Skills include: 5 Ballet Positions of Feet/ Arms, Releve, Plie,

Barre Work (tendu, battements), Turns, Jumps, Kicks

 

Jazz- Turns, Kicks, Jumps, Rhythm, Moving Steps

 

Hip- Hop/ Breakdancing- Fundamentals, Isolations, Floor Work

 

Tumbling

Students will grow in large motor movements.

Skills include- Balance, Flexibility, Jumps, Cartwheels, Handstands, Rolls, Bridges, Backbends

 

Art

Students will enjoy learning and experimenting with various mediums including: drawing, painting, watercolors, and pastels. We will enjoy art themes throughout the school year. 

Art History: Students will also learn about various afrtists and famous pieces of artwork. 

 

Music

In this class, we will learn elements of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, solfege (Do Re Mi), and musical notes. 

Children will get a chance to grow in their skills of playing or learning to play piano. We will also get the opportunity to sing. 

Piano/ Singing

Music History: We will study various composers and their famous music.

 

 

Drama

Students will be creating skits and plays with costumes.

We will learn how to project our voice and act.

These skills will help as children grow older and move into college and the workforce with more confidence in public speaking and managing emotions.

 

Language Arts: Literature, Poetry, Creative Writing

In this class, depending on student age, we will read and discuss great books and picture books.

We will study the elements of a story and discuss writing.

We will study story elements including: setting, characters, plot, climax, rising and falling action.

We will discuss and listen to various styles of poetry.

Students will get the opportunity to write their own poetry and stories.

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Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School

Important Information & Frequently Asked Questions

 

FAQs:

What ages/grades can participate in the micro school?

Ages 4 years through 14. Students need to be potty trained. 

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What subjects are offered?

Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, 

Mat Tumbling

Art: painting, drawing using various mediums

Fine Arts Studies: Exploring Famous Artists and Composers- their artwork, songs, and ballets.

Music: musical styles, scales, notes, solfege, piano and singing

Drama: skits plus video editing 

Literature: read-alouds

Poetry

Creative Writing 

Author studies: ie. Barbara Cooney

Phonics/Whole Language reading approach

Geography songs 

 

Do parents stay?

This is a drop-off program. We will have field trips that parents are encouraged to participate in.

Do you accept ESA?

 

Yes. We accept ESA funds and are an approved Class Wallet vendor under: Joyful Heart Dance  

 

What are the costs?

Monthly tuition:

$200/ month per student for our 1 Day Program

$375/ month per student for our 2 Day Program

Yearly Registration Fee $75/ student

Class Supply Fee $75/ student

Supply Fee covers art supplies, journals, copies/ papers

 

Where will classes be held?

 

Classes are held at our home studio near 67th Ave and Bell Road in Glendale.

 

Who is the Tutor/ Instructor?

Amanda Kelley holds a degree from Arizona State University in Child Development. She has taught dance and tumbling for over 20 years to hundreds of students.

She has worked in various school settings, including public, private, charter, homeschool, homeschool co-ops, and preschools to share her joy of learning and teaching with her students.

Amanda has also been a classroom school teacher in the public school setting.

She holds a DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

 

What if my child is not interested in doing a class like Ballet?

There will be alternative activities for students not interested in a particular Fine Arts class.

 

Where are you located?

Our micro school is currently held at our home Dance Studio near Arrowhead area.              Cross streets are 67th Ave & Bell Road in Glendale. We are near the 101 Freeway.

Do parents have to volunteer like at other co-ops?

Ours is a drop-off program. Parents do not have to volunteer or teach. There may be opportunities to volunteer such as at performances, but it is not mandatory. There will also be opportunities for field trips.

 

How long is the School Year?

Joyful Heart Fine Arts Micro School will follow a typical school schedule from August to May with breaks throughout the school year. Please see our calendar for breaks and dates.

 

What if my student is shy? Will this be a good fit?

Our environment will help shy children come out of their shell and blossom.

The cozy atmosphere of our home studio, smaller class sizes and consistent instruction from encouraging teachers will encourage children to grow their self-confidence. 

We will encourage and not force children beyond their comfort level.

Amanda was a shy child, so she has compassion and insight into becoming more courageous and comfortable with sharing arts skills.

 

Is there Homework? 

 

There is no homework in our program. We will suggest additional and supplemental study options. 

 

Are there Grades?

 

We do not assign grades as part of our program. Parents are responsible for assigning grades. We provide a summary of the content and skills learned. You may include this in your transcripts/ school records. 

 

How do we service a broad range of ages?

We believe that all children benefit from the presentation of higher-level content and all students learn from one another. Older students also get the opportunity to take on a leadership role.

 

What do students need to bring or wear?

 

Students should bring a labeled water bottle, a lunch, and snack. 

Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in. Please no jeans or dresses during movement classes. 

Students may bring a dance outfit or exercise clothes to change into. 

Socks or dance shoes are required. Ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, or socks.

For tumbling, students will be barefoot.

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What about lunch?

Parents provide lunch and a snack for their child. We may offer lunch and snack options for purchase in the future.

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Will there be performances?

We will hold two performances. There will be a fall/winter and end of year performance. The performances will include music, art, dance, tumbling, and drama in our performances.

 

What about field trips or special events?

We will schedule optional field trips to places like the Phoenix Art Museum, the Musical Instrument Museum, etc. Parents will be invited to join us on these trips.

 

 

 

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Important Information

 

Financial policies

 

Monthly tuition

$200/ month per student for our 1 Day Program

$375/ month per student for our 2 Day Program

 

Yearly Registration Fee $75/ student

Class Supply Fee $75/ student

Supply fee covers art supplies, journals, copies/ papers

 

Tuition is due the first day of each month.

You may pay online through our secure portal.

 

A late fee of $25 is charged on the 5th of each month.

 

 

Payment required to secure your spot:

 

$75 Registration Fee

One month of tuition (pre-paying April’s tuition) 

$75 Class Supply Fee 

 

The registration fee is non-refundable. 

 

Your deposit is one month’s tuition and will prepay tuition for the month of April. 

 

August’s tuition payment covers both August and the following May since these months have two weeks of class.

March tuition is the final payment for the school year.

 

 

 

 

How to Register?

 

When registration opens, please fill out our registration form and submit payment to reserve your spot.

 

You may fill out our Interest Form now at the link below. 

 

For those interested in getting more information about our Micro School Program

Completing this form does not obligate you in any way to register for our program. 

 

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Health and Safety

 

Please keep children at home if:

Your student has a fever over 100°. Your student must remain at home until their temperature has returned to normal 98.6 for 24 hours without the use of medication.

 

Your student has a persistent cough, excessive discharge from the nose or eyes, a sore throat, earache, severe headache, or a general fever.

 

Your student is vomiting or experiencing diarrhea.

 

 

 

 

We thank you for the opportunity to partner with you and your child in your homeschooling journey! 

 

 

Contact info:

 

Instructor:  Amanda Kelley    480-329-5572

[email protected]