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AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
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WINTER/SPRING 2023 SEMESTER
BEGINS JANUARY 18, 2023

JANUARY 18 - JUNE 3, 2023
15, 17, or 18 WEEKS OF CLASSES 

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 18!


After School Classes will begin January 18, 2023!
​Thank you to all our wonderful instructors for their time and dedication to the program.


In an effort to open these classes to as many students as possible, Panther Partners is offering an option to pay for the more costly programs in two installments. The second payment will be due on April 10, 2023. Please email [email protected] with any questions regarding the Payment options. 

Classes Offered This Semester:


Spanish (Monday)
Fun & Games (Monday)
Chess Club (Tuesday)
Singing and Performance (Tuesday)
Dynamic Yoga (Tuesday)
Magic: The Gathering (Tuesday)
Discover Art II (Wednesday)
Photography (Wednesday)
Conversational Spanish (Wednesday)
Chess Club (Thursday)
Math Olympiad (Thursday)
Discover Art (Thursday)
Friday Fun & Games (Friday)
Dungeons & Dragons (Friday)
Culinary Education (Friday)
Lego Stem (Friday)



Please email [email protected] for information on signing up.
Enrollment is first come, first served and will close once the class limit is met.​ 

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

Please complete the online Scholarship Form prior to registration if you are unable to contribute.

Scholarship recipients MUST HAVE A UNIQUE CODE to register online, or request will not be honored.
Materials Fees are not eligible for scholarships.
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Llena el formulario de beca antes de registrarse si no puede contribuir. 

Los becarios NECESITAN tener un código único para registrarse en línea o solicitud no será honorada.
Las tarifas de materiales no son elegibles para becas.

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Panther Partners of CCMS is a non-profit organization supporting after-school enrichment classes in arts, athletics & academics.
Classes are provided to our students through donations and fundraising events.
​Tax ID #26-3520915.



AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES OFFERED
MONDAY

Spanish Class/ Clase de Espanol

$160.00
With this Spanish continuation class, students continue to develop their Spanish by expanding the community conversation to the city. The conversation continues through fun weekly readings. Students broaden their vocabulary while being introduced to present and past verb tenses. Class will be taught completely in Spanish.


$10 materials fee included for workbook


15 Weeks
No class: 1/16, 2/20, 5/29
Day and Time: Mondays 2:30-3:30 PM
Location: Room 113
Instructor: Ms. Isis Matsumoto
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Monday Fun & Games

$150.00 - $300.00

Start the week with a blast! Laugh and let go with two hours of social games like Mafia, 4 Square, Skribbl, and much more!


Meet the Teacher: Hi! My name is David [Daw-vid]. I’m a recent CCHS graduate and CCMS alum. I enjoy playing music and sports in my free time to bond with others.


Your kids do enough academically each week, it's time to be social and make memories!



15 WEEKS

Day and Time: Mondays 2:30 - 4:30pm

​Location: TBD

Instructor: David Shaw

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Gutar/Bass/Ukulele

$250.00
Taught by Gaku Murata, a Los Angeles based session guitarist/bassist. He is an expert of string instruments like guitar, bass, and ukulele. The first half of this class is individual time. The instructor will spend time with each student to check their progress and will tailor homework to work on. The second half of the class is ensemble time. Each semester the instructor will ask the student in the class about what kind of music they like, and the instructor will choose 3~4 songs based on their interest. During the ensemble time the instructor will organize which students take which parts of the song. Based on the guidance the students will play the songs together and work together to have a successful concert at the end of the semester. 


All levels and ages are welcome, from beginner to advanced, from playing for fun to a more formal teaching format. The instructor will tailor lessons to the group of students each semester. Please let him know what you want to learn.


Here are some examples of typical lesson content:
-How to play guitar, bass, and ukulele. 
-Various styles of music (jazz, rock/pop, blues, funk)
-Soloing/Improvisation (scales, modes)
-Songwriting (basic harmony, arrangement)
-Reading (lead sheet, big band chart, single/double lines)
-Jazz harmony (advanced theory)


Please go to https://gakumusic.com/en/ to see his performances and his resume.


Students should have their own instrument for class.


12 weeks
​Day and Time: Mondays 2:45-3:45
​Location: TBD
Instructor: Gaku Murata
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TUESDAY

Magic: The Gathering

$205.00
Learn how to play the most popular table top card game in the world!


Magic: The Gathering has always been a game with its roots in bringing people together. Magic gives us a lot of opportunities to have fun, express ourselves, and connect with the game and friends. Join Parker in learning how to play Magic and assemble your own decks of cards. Through discussion, analysis, and play, students move towards designing their own new and exciting strategies.


Cards are provided for the duration of the class. Students do not need to bring their own.






A $10 materials fee for class needs is included in the class fee.


13 weeks
​Day and Time: Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:00 (note 1.5 hours)
​Location: TBD
Instructor: Parker Sweet
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Chess Club - Tuesdays

$135.00
The after-school chess club is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced chess players who would like to improve their game or just have fun. Students who have never played will learn the rules to begin playing on day one. After that we will explore different openings and tactics students can use to improve their middle and end games. Each class will begin with a short lesson followed by time for students to play other club members. If you’ve never played chess before or if you’re a seasoned player, the after-school chess club has something for everyone and is a fun place to meet up with other students who share an interest in the game.


Price includes a $5 materials fee for the duration of the class.


13 WEEKS
Day and Time: Tuesdays 2:45 - 3:45pm
​Location: Room 133
Instructor: Dan Grime
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Yoga for Teens and Athletes

$230.00
Connect body, breath, and mind with this dynamic practice. This practice builds strength and flexibility in the body and calms the mind. Class includes sun salutations, held poses, inversions, deep stretching and some use of props to facilitate proper anatomical alignment and adapt for injury/limitations. 


Yoga Mats will be provided


Highly recommended for athletes and dancers. 


No previous yoga experience necessary


Class Length: 13 weeks
Day and Time: TUESDAYS 2:45 -3:45
Room: TBD
Instructor: Zooga Yoga
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Singing and Vocal Coaching

$240.00

Want to build confidence, learn to project and perform like a professional singer?

Work on range, song selection, performance 

Vocal exercises, pitch, dynamics, projection, delivery, fun games, solo & group Karaoke. 


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12 WEEKS

Day and Time: MONDAYS 2:45-4:45 (note: 2 hours) 

Location: TBD

Instructor: Ms. Sarah Daye

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WEDNESDAY

Conversational Spanish Class

$190.00

This class focuses on conversation, pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary, for students that are intermediate level and advanced Spanish. Native speakers are welcome. 



$10 materials fee included for workbook


18 Weeks

Day and Time: Wednesdays 1:45-2:45 PM

Location: Room 113

Instructor: Ms. Isis Matsumoto

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The Culinary Dude’s Culinary Education - Official State Foods (of the United States) - WEDNESDAY

$312.00


OFFICIAL STATE FOODS (OF THE UNITED STATES)


Because each state has their own particular flavors, tastes and influences, we will delve into cooking that will present the diversity and creativity that best represents the flavors of the given state. This is a hands-on cooking class. Because your children are not numbers to us, our focus is to cater to each child individually, help them where they need improvement and make sure they have fun!


This is a 100% hands-on culinary experience and includes a combination of fun, health, safety, nutrition, and a focus on teamwork in order to get each class’s recipes completed. Because your children are not numbers to us, our focus is to cater to each child individually, help them where they need improvement and make sure they have fun!




13 WEEKS

Day of the week: Wednesdays

Class time: 1:45-2:45 PM

Room: TBD

Instructor: Scott Davis - The Culinary Dude

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Artist Development: Singing & Staging

$260.00

Vocal health & longevity, vocal range, singing techniques, movement & staging. Plus brush up on auditioning skills and learn how to book gigs & stand out like the pros. 


Build overall confidence, vocal support. Creative direction, singing range, song selection, stage presence, image/style, performance, movement, blocking and Choreo.


Character building, movement, 

mic technique & creatives live group fun. 


Fun exercises


One on one coaching


Learn some new pro tips to help you get your next audition

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13 WEEKS

Day and Time: WEDNESDAYS 1:45-3:45 (note: 2 hours) 

Location: TBD

Instructor: Ms. Sarah Daye

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THURSDAY

Chess Club - Thursday

$135.00

The after-school chess club is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced chess players who would like to improve their game or just have fun. Students who have never played will learn the rules to begin playing on day one. After that we will explore different openings and tactics students can use to improve their middle and end games. Each class will begin with a short lesson followed by time for students to play other club members. If you’ve never played chess before or if you’re a seasoned player, the after-school chess club has something for everyone and is a fun place to meet up with other students who share an interest in the game.


Price includes a $5 materials fee for the duration of the class.


13 WEEKS

Day and Time: Thursdays 2:45 - 3:45pm

​Location: Room 133

Instructor: Dan Grime

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Discover Art

$130.00

In this class we will experiment with unique art forms, styles and techniques. You will develop new skills and create your own art work in pencil & pen, watercolor, colored pencil, pastel & charcoal, and paper & magazines for collage. In this class we explore illustration, life drawing, still life, comic art and characters, paper art, “drawing with scissors,” and mixed media. New projects each session. All ability levels welcome and will also teach skills on request. Come have fun and be the artist that you are!


NEW PROJECTS EACH SESSION.




13 WEEKS

Day and Time: Thursdays 2:45 - 3:45pm

Location: TBD

Instructor: Terri Lueth

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FRIDAY

Friday Fun & Games

$130.00 - $360.00

Finish the week with a blast! Laugh and let go with two hours of social games like Mafia, 4 Square, Skribbl, and much more!


Meet the Teacher: Hi! My name is David [Daw-vid]. I’m a recent CCHS graduate and CCMS alum. I enjoy playing music and sports in my free time to bond with others.


Your kids do enough academically each week, it's time to be social and make memories!



18 WEEKS

Day and Time: Fridays 2:30 - 4:30pm

​Location: Room 301

Instructor: David Shaw

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The Culinary Dude’s Culinary Education - Official State Foods (of the United States) - FRIDAY

$264.00


OFFICIAL STATE FOODS (OF THE UNITED STATES)


Because each state has their own particular flavors, tastes and influences, we will delve into cooking that will present the diversity and creativity that best represents the flavors of the given state. This is a hands-on cooking class. Because your children are not numbers to us, our focus is to cater to each child individually, help them where they need improvement and make sure they have fun!


This is a 100% hands-on culinary experience and includes a combination of fun, health, safety, nutrition, and a focus on teamwork in order to get each class’s recipes completed. Because your children are not numbers to us, our focus is to cater to each child individually, help them where they need improvement and make sure they have fun!




11 WEEKS

Day of the week: Fridays

Class time: 2:55-3:55

Room: TBD

Instructor: Scott Davis - The Culinary Dude


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