Chelsea Grunenfelder

Basecamp and Traverse Director

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E-Mail: grunenfelder.director@gmail.com

Summit North Campus Olympia/Lacey, WA

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Traverse Program

Director: Chelsea Grunenfelder
(Summit North 8:30 am -12:10 pm)

The Traverse program bridges the Knowledge and Understanding stages as it prepares older elementary students, ages 9-12, for the Ascent program. Traverse tutors will lead students and their parents in learning elements of English grammar, composition, science labs, hands-on history art projects, and memory work throughout the day. Students will have the opportunity to create and give presentations throughout the year. They will also enjoy a dedicated time for group math games and activities.

Students are equipped and encouraged to include memory work at home in nine subject areas including history, math, science, Latin, English grammar, geography, scripture and hymns. Some memory work will be integrated into the core subject times each week. Following the Claritas Cycle 1 Memory Work Guide, Traverse students will keep to the same schedule as the Basecamp students.

Traverse Program Subjects

Language Arts

IEW teaches students a step-by-step process that includes note-making and outlines, writing from notes, summarizing references, formal essay models, and inventive or creative writing. Students will be expected to write a paper each week, and they will have regular opportunities to share their work in class. At least one parent is expected and required to attend the 8 IEW viewings that are shown throughout the year. These may be shown during lunch on Wednesday.

Fundamental Grammar

Students will learn the fundamentals of our language, including the parts of speech, composition rules, sentence diagramming, and parsing sentences. Homework will be suggested each week to help students practice their skills.

Science

Discover the wonder of God’s creation through hands-on science experiments, interactive activities, and engaging investigations! In this class, students will explore the fascinating world of life science while learning about the order, complexity, and design found in the living things God created.

Topics include the characteristics and classification of living things, plant and animal cells, plant structures and life cycles, animal groups and adaptations, the human body and its systems, and much more. Through experiments, observations, models, and group activities, students will develop scientific thinking skills and gain a greater appreciation for the incredible diversity of life.

As we study the natural world, we will recognize God's handiwork in creation and encourage wonder, curiosity, and stewardship of the world He has made. This class provides a fun, engaging environment where students can grow in both scientific knowledge and appreciation for the Creator while learning through hands-on discovery

Hands-On History and Art

This year, our history class will focus on Ancient History. We will follow The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times curriculum and incorporate hands-on projects including crafting, model building, drawing, and painting. We will spotlight famous artists from the Ancient times, taking some time to observe their work. At the end of the year, students will participate in a living history museum, which includes a presentation of a historical figure they have studied and written about.