Fall & Yearlong Classes
Fall & Spring Classes by Grade Level

Classes for 5th Graders

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  • GIRL BIZ TOWN

    For girls in grades 3-6
    date/time: Wednesdays, September 13-November 29 (no class October 4, November 22); 2:30-3:30 PM 
    instructor: Erika Cain (founder of GIRL 24)
    cost: $300

    Are you an aspiring artist, engineer, builder, or maker? Join GIRL 24 to help build a Hallmark-inspired town of female-owned businesses (coffee shops, bakeries, cottages, and more). During this 10-week STEAM intensive, girls will work together to blueprint and construct their very own storefronts in a village-style community dreamt and designed from the minds of pioneer girls.
    Girls will explore business and commerce throughout sessions and will discover their brand interests - personally and professionally. 

  • Taekwondo

    For girls in grades 3-6
    date/time: Thursdays, September 14-November 30 (no class October 5. November 23); 3:45-4:30 pm
    instructor: Midtown Taekwondo instructor
    cost: $225


    Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. In the final class, students will test for stripes and belts. No uniform is required; however, you may wear your own uniform or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.

  • Basketball Preseason Clinic

    For girls in grades 5-8
    This clinic is an all-around skill training program that includes all facets of the game in preparation for the upcoming season.
    date/time: Monday and Tuesday, October 9-10 from 3:45-5:45 PM
    coach: Thomas Jones
    cost: $100

  • Middle School Dance Company

    For girls in grades 5-8
    School-year length course
    date/time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 pm
    September 12-November 28 (no class October 3 or October 31) & January 9- April 4 (no class 3/12 or 3/14)
    instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    cost: $850


    Middle School Dance Company focuses on modern dance and creative ballet with an emphasis on dance-making and ensemble performance.

    Students will choreograph and perform in the dance concert on Thursday, April 4 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Friday, April 5.

    For more information, email lkoeppel@hutchisonschool.org.


  • Pottery

    For girls in grades 2-4 and 5-12
     
    date/time: Wednesdays, September 13-November 29 (no class October 4, November 22)
      Grades 2-4 // 2:00-3:15 pm
      Grades 5-12 // 3:15-4:20 pm
    instructors: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
    cost: $275, includes supplies
    Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.

  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12

    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, or harp are offered. All skill levels. *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for in order to practice outside of your lesson. 

    An email will go out to everyone once school starts with more information, as well as, dates and times available for lessons.

    Space is limited.

  • Quiz Bowl

    For girls in grades 5-8
    date/time: Thursdays, September 7-November 30 (no class October 5 or November 23); 3:45-4:45 pm
    instructor: Robby Uhrman (Quiz Bowl Sponsor) and Amanda Muir (middle school English Teacher)
    cost: $275
    Do you enjoy academic trivia? Have a broad range of knowledge? Buzz in and answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more. Quiz Bowl is a team competition, and this session is limited to two teams of girls. The goal for this class is to practice weekly and, eventually, to compete against other schools in an NAQT-sanctioned tournament in Gallatin, on October 21. Space is limited.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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    Brianna Lofton 

    Director of After-School & Summer Programs - CFE
    (901) 507-2489
  • Photo of Andrea Jeter

    Andrea Jeter 

    Operations Director of After-School & Summer Programs
    (901) 507-2496
  • Photo of Kathryn Morris

    Katie Morris 

    Director of After-School & Summer Programs - SPARK

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