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Academic Enrichment Courses at Leitch Elementary

Ohlone for Kids in partnership with Leitch Elementary School is proud to offer two sessions of after school enrichment classes in speech.

POWER SPEECH
Learn the basic skills necessary for successful public speaking while exploring simple communication models and techniques. This class will provide children the skills needed to speak effectively and with confidence in a safe, low anxiety environment. The class will use teambuilding techniques, games, and critical thinking exercises to ease children into oral group presentations, individual speeches, and written projects. Through cooperative learning, this class will provide excellent opportunities for students to practice interacting in a supportive manner.

Curriculums change from session to session to allow for students to enroll from year to year.

GRADES 2-3
Classes are held on Thursdays
Time: 2:35-3:35pm
Session 1: October 16-December 11 (No class 11/27)
Session 2: Spring; TBA
Room: TBA

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LOCATION
All workshops will be held at Leitch Elementary located at 47100 Fernald Ave, Fremont, CA 94539.

REGISTRATION & FEES
Leitch Elementary After School registration is conveniently located online at www.ohloneforkids.com. Course fees are $105.00 per class, in addition to a $5.00 materials fee per class. Please register at least 3 days before the start date of class.

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EXPECTATIONS & SUPERVISION
• Students are expected to behave in a manner that is courteous and appropriate for an enrichment learning environment.
• Some light homework may be expected once per week. This homework is designed to enrich through observation and creation and should not demand more than 15-30 minutes of time.
• Children will only be fully supervised during their scheduled class times.
• Children must be picked up from classrooms as soon as class ends. Ohlone for Kids reserves to right to cancel enrollments for habitual late pick-ups.

INSTRUCTORS
Ohlone for Kids thoroughly vets our instructors. All have college degrees (many hold advanced degrees), expertise in their field and experience working with and instructing children. Additionally, all instructors must complete a full background check and TB test.

For more information visit www.ohloneforkids.com or contact our office directly by phone at 510-742-2304 and email at ofk@ohlone.edu.

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