White Salmon, Washington

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Calendar 2024-25

CALENDAR 2025-26. (Subject to change)

Mandatory Parent Meeting – 3 days/locations to choose from!

August 4, 2025. 4:00 White Salmon
August 27, 2025. 1:00pm The Dalles 
August 28, 2025. 1:00pm Carson 

Fall Session (15 Weeks). 9/2/25-12/21/2025
Thanksgiving Break:  11/24/2025-11/28/2025
Christmas/New Year’s Break:  12/22/2026-1/2/2026

Spring Session (16 Weeks) 1/5/2026- 5/22/2026
Spring Break (3 weeks – 3/16/2026-4/3/2026)
No labs 4/29-4/30, and 5/6-5/7.  But there will be assignments! 

Optional Field Trips Extra Fees Apply – TBA

May 19-22 Last week of classes. (Some classes may choose to make up missed snow days).

(Each class may have some differences due to individual teacher’s schedules. Be
sure to check with your class teacher for any changes to this schedule).

Class Details for 2025

SWARM 2A: Anatomy & Physiology (7-12th Grade)

Instructor Debbie Schlegel

  • White Salmon, Thursdays 10:00-11:30

There is something elegantly beautiful about human beings that sets them apart from all other created beings.  Every single human being was not only made in the image of God but created on purpose for a purpose.  Not only does each structure within the human body have a purpose and a specific design but all their parts have purpose and design as well.  In this course we will explore these structures and become familiar with how each one of them were created on purpose to maintain homeostasis and the beautiful gift of human life we all have been given by our Creator.  Throughout the course we will delve into both anatomy, the structure of the human body and its parts, and physiology, the functions of the human body and its parts.  This course includes multiple dissections.

Textbook: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 12th edition. Students need to purchase, or rent, this textbook. Rentals available at parent meeting – $25.00 for the year until supplies run out.

Cost: $330.00 for Fall Semester and $330.00 for Spring Semester (Fall Due 8/25, Spring Due 12/25. Or pay Fall and Spring Semester in August and save $60.00. Total if paid in full by 8/22/2025: $600.00. Non Refundable Registration fee of $75.00 due at time of registration but is included in the final cost.


SWARM 2B: Anatomy – The In’s and Out’s of You (4-6th Grade)

Instructor: Debbie Schlegel

  • White Salmon, Thursdays 9:00-10:00

In this class we will begin by learning about homeostasis and the importance of balance in the human body moving on to cover the major systems of the body.  As we study together we will do many labs that give us a hands-on learning experience that allows us to understand how our body works including interactive and interesting lectures as well as labs.  With lessons entitled “Dem Bones,” “What Happened to My Sandwich?,” “Don’t Miss a Beat,” “Just Breathe,” “When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go,” “What Nerve!,” “Achoo!” And many other creative and fun labs and lectures, your student will be laughing, learning and living Science like they have never done before.  Our desire is to cultivate a love of learning into each student that stays with them for a lifetime.  Students receive grade specific assignments to complete throughout the week to accent their lab time together.

Fall Semester is 15 weeks. Spring Semester is 15 weeks. Includes all you need for a full year Science course. Cost breakdown is less than $20.00 a week!

Textbook: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology, Apologia. students will need to purchase this textbook to use throughout the course.

Cost: $275.00 for Fall Semester and $275.00 for Spring Semester (Fall Due 8/25, Spring Due 12/25. Or pay Fall and Spring Semester in August and save $50.00. Total if paid in full by 8/22/2025: $500.00. Non Refundable Registration fee of $75.00 due at time of registration but is included in the final cost.

Personal Finance: Grade 7th – 12th (Class is full. Sign up for a waitlist)

Instructor: Amy Nelson

White Salmon Thursdays 12:30-1:30

This class will meet throughout the school year and each session covers different topics related to Personal Finance. We will use the “Next Generation Personal Finance” curriculum. The class covers 3 units of study in 6 months. Units will change on a yearly basis. 

Fall Session (September – November)

  • Behavior Economics
  • Banking

Spring Session (February – April)

  • Investing

Class discussions and activities will be held using a workbook on the presented topics.

Materials:

  • Personal Finance Workbook
  • Pen/Pencil
  • Clipboard

Required Materials:

  • Log into the His Beehive website for the “Personal Finance Student Workbook”.
  • Additional $15 charge for printing the workbook for your child.

The cost of the class includes the extra materials needed for the activities and class discussions.

$40/month or $240 for the entire year. Maximum of 8 students per class. First come first serve. 

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Grade 3-6

 Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary) 

Locations:

  • White Salmon, Thursday, 10:30-11:30
  • The Dalles, Wednesday, 1:00-2:00

Come and learn how to write with IEW’s easy to learn method of adding one new style or structure at a time.  It’s super easy and fun!  We will learn to write creatively with easy to learn techniques that make the days of the boring sentences like “Jane runs fast.” disappear!

Students will be taught a lesson (and play fun review games) at each class and then will need to spend about 45 minutes a day finishing their writing assignment before the next class.  This timeframe varies greatly depending on the student.  It could take much less than 45 minutes a day over the remaining 4 days of the school week.  If parents wish to grade their children’s assignments, I will provide the IEW’s rubric, or I am happy to grade them for the students and provide feedback.

Reading level for this class is 3rd-5th, but older students who are just beginning IEW or formal written compositions will learn a great deal  from this class.  Each parent can choose where their child fits best.  I am happy to discuss or answer questions over the phone if needed.

Parents will need to purchase their student’s IEW workbook:  Frontiers in Writing.  Currently, they are $35.00

Class begins September 3rd  and 4th and runs through April 22nd and 23rd  

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks.  This includes a $25 registration fee to maintain the website and other expenditures for The Hive.  There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September 1st, February 1st, and April 1st

Language Arts – Learning to Write with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Grade 7-12

 Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary) 

Location: 

  • White Salmon, Thursday, 9:00-10:00
  • The Dalles, Wednesday, 10:00-11:00

Come and learn how to write with IEW’s easy to learn method of adding one new style or structure at a time.  It’s super easy and fun!  We will learn to write creatively with easy to learn techniques that make the days of the boring sentences like “Jane runs fast.” disappear!

Students will be taught a lesson (and play fun review games) at each class and then will need to spend about 45 minutes a day finishing their writing assignment before the next class.  This timeframe varies greatly depending on the student.  It could take much less than 45 minutes a day over the remaining 4 days of the school week.  If parents wish to grade their children’s assignments, I will provide the IEW’s rubric, or I am happy to grade them for the students and provide feedback.

Reading level for this class is 6th-8th, and each parent can choose where their child fits best.  Depending on writing and reading skills, children can be placed in either the older or younger class.  I am happy to discuss or answer questions over the phone if needed.

Parents will need to purchase their student’s IEW workbook:  U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons.  Currently, they are $35.00

Class begins September 3rd  and 4th and runs through April 22nd and 23rd  

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks.  This includes a $25 registration fee to maintain the website and other expenditures for The Hive.  There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September 1st, February 1st, and April 1st

Social Studies: Pioneer Life and Indian Cultures (3-6th Grade). CLASS IS FULL!

 Grade 3-6. Instructor: Mary Wayda (Miss Mary)

Location: 

  • White Salmon, Thursday 12:30-1:30 CLASS IS FULL!
  • The Dalles, Wednesday 11:15-12:15 CLASS IS FULL!

Come and learn about how (and why) the pioneers travelled to our beautiful Pacific Northwest!  We will learn how Lewis and Clark opened up the West for us, and then begin the process of getting ready to make the long journey.  Students will learn (and calculate) how much money they need to buy supplies for the trip, how long it would take to save up for the trip, choose what they want to bring and calculate the cost.  We will then see if their choices in supplies can be carried in their covered wagon and make any necessary changes.  We will build covered wagons and log cabins!  We will cook several pioneer recipes together and sample pioneer cuisine!  We will also read true stories of pioneer experiences.  Then after Christmas break, we will move on to Indian Culture.  We will study several tribes, learn about where they lived, what kind of homes they lived in, learn about Indian names, make teepees, play games, and cook some recipes as well.  God-willing, we will try to fit in a field trip or two as well.  😊  No homework assignments will be given, all the learning will happen together!  

Parents do not need to purchase any materials for their students.

Class begins September 3rd  and 4th and runs through April 22nd and 23rd  

Cost of class:  $425 for 30 weeks.  This includes a $25 registration fee to maintain the website and other expenditures for The Hive.  There are two payment options – 

1 – Pay in full at registration $425.00

2 – Pay registration fee upon registration and then class cost in 3 equal payments of $142.00 due on September 1st, February 1st, and April 1st;

Math Tutoring: All Grades

Tutor: Amy Nelson

Come drop off your school-aged children to work through their math books with me. I help guide each child through their daily lesson using mini whiteboards and manipulatives to explain concepts. A different adult can make a significant difference in learning.

Goal: Complete daily math.

Materials Needed:

  • Pencil/Pen
  • Current math curriculum/textbook

Schedule:
In-person on Thursdays at White Salmon, or virtual meetings via Teams, Zoom, or Facetime throughout the week. Sessions last about an hour. First come, first served.

Cost: $40/session + $25 one-time registration fee.

Elective Robotics

Instructor: Curtis and Debbie Schlegel
Location: Snowden, WA. Thursday 4:30-6:00
Fall session 15 weeks (September 3-December 22, 2024)
Cost: $150.00 per person.  
Maximum students 8. (6th – 12th grade) Class fills Quickly! Register soon

Build a simple robot bug and a smart robot car and learn about robotics as you build.  Topics we’ll cover are basic soldering techniques, motors, line tracking, expansion boards, Battery Safety, Camera modules, servo control, ultrasonic sensors and IR receivers.  After we complete our robot car we’ll send it on missions like object avoidance, line tracking challenges and search and rescue just to name a few.  Robots go home with students to keep!