2019-2020 After school classes
The Magnet Parents Association (MPA), in conjunction with our teachers, offer some exciting after-school activities for Magnet students. Registration for fall 2019 has ended. Thank you!
Class description
Model UN 7th/8th Grade (Mondays)
Ms. Kang Rm 137 (across two semesters)
Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment.
Monday 3:05 - 4:05 PM
First Meeting: 9/9/2019
Last Meeting: 3/23/2020
Required Reading: You must review the 7th / 8th Grade Model UN Delegates Information here before filling out the application.
Ms. Kang Rm 137 (across two semesters)
Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment.
Monday 3:05 - 4:05 PM
First Meeting: 9/9/2019
Last Meeting: 3/23/2020
Required Reading: You must review the 7th / 8th Grade Model UN Delegates Information here before filling out the application.
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BruinMUN 2019 (UCLA MUN Conference)
November 16 - 17, 2019 Please submit payment of $70 via PayPal. You must provide the name of your student when you submit the payment. This amount covers student portion of the group registration, individual registration and transaction fees. |
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Model UN 6th Grade (Thursdays)
Ms. Kang Rm 137 (across two semesters)
Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment.
Thursday 3:05 - 4:05 PM
First Meeting: 9/12/2019
Last Meeting: 3/26/2020
Required Reading: You must review the 6th Grade Model UN Delegates Information here before filling out the application.
Debate 7th/8th Grade (Wednesdays)
Mr. Goldstein Rm 140 (first semester)
Are you interested in developing your abilities in public speaking, argumentation, and persuasion? Learn how not only to debate, but to understand how to listen to the opposing view and come up with a persuasive counter.
Wednesdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 09/25/2019 - 12/11/2019 (9 Meetings, no meeting on 11/6/2019)
*8th graders have priority.
Debate 6th/7th (Select Fridays)
Mr. Stevenson Rm 107 (across two semesters)
Are you interested in developing your abilities in public speaking, argumentation, and persuasion? Learn not only how to debate, but to understand how to listen to opposing viewpoints and come up with persuasive counter-arguments.
Select Fridays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/25/2019, 12/06/2019, 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020 (7 Meetings)
MathCounts (Wednesdays)
Ms. Toborowski Rm 125 (first semester)
Students practice their problem solving skills via mathematics. This class helps students develop confidence and proficiency in mathematical problem solving.
Wednesdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM: 09/25/2019 - 12/11/2019 (10 Meetings)
Writers Lab - 8th Grade (Thursdays)
Mrs. Miller Rm 141 (first semester)
Got writer’s block? Not sure why your ideas seem so jumbled? Confused about where that comma goes? Bring your questions and rough drafts to the Writers Lab where Mrs. Miller will reinforce grammar lessons for improved editing, provide extra practice to hone revision skills, and conference with students for individualized feedback on essays.
Thursdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 10/03/2019 - 12/12/2019 (9 Meetings), No class on 10/17/19 and there is a class on 10/31/19.
Science Fair (Fridays)
Ms. Gramajo Rm 156 (across two semesters)
Students will gain extra help exploring science fair topics, devising study design, conducting experiments, and writing final reports following scientific methods, for them to be well prepared for Portola HGM Science Fair and beyond.
Fridays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 10/4/2019 - 12/13/2019 (9 Meetings, no class on 11/8/2019)
There are no after school classes when school is not in session, minimum days, Halloween and last week of school before winter recess. There is no late bus, so parents are responsible for picking up their children after class.
registration
Registration for after-school classes is closed. Registration Form is only for those who have been pre-approved.
Submit payment
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If you've received a confirmation email, you may begin the payment process. Please provide the Grade and Name of Student when using PayPal. If you are not able to use PayPal, please put a check payable to "Portola MPA" in an envelope labeled with "After-school Classes" and your child's name and bring it to the Magnet office. Please do not hand the payment to the teachers. Thank you very much!
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