Summer 2023

Academic Courses

Before you can enroll in this course, you must meet the prerequisites. Once it has been verified that you have met the requirements, you will be sent a link to register and pay for the course. Courses will be taught on campus and will be in-person only.

Course Request Form
Geometry

Prerequisites

Students must have successfully completed 8th grade.
Students must have passed Algebra I with a B or higher

Details

Instructor: Mr. Wilton
Grades: 9th-12th
When: Monday - Friday, June 5 - July 15, 2023 (no class July 3-4 due to national holiday), 8:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Tuition: $1,100

Physical Education

Prerequisites

Students must have successfully completed 8th grade.

Details

Instructor: Mrs. Schoch
Grades: 9th-12th
When: Monday-Friday, June 12-30, 2023, 8:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Tuition: $550

TKA Sevenstar Online Course

TKA students may take certain courses for remediation online with Sevenstar. The online courses are UC approved and are taught by Christian teachers through the online education organization. The Sevenstar courses are asynchronous, meaning there is no live teacher instruction. Each week, a series of assignments are due. Students must complete the assignments on their own. The course instructor is available for questions via email or a phone call can be scheduled. The Sevenstar course instructor is not a TKA employee.

TKA Sevenstar Online Course Parent Approval

Questions about Summer Courses?

Contact: Rachel Hirota, Summer School Coordinator
(408) 481-9900 x4363
rachel.hirota@tka.org

Enrichment Courses

Summer Enrichment Courses

Drama

Teacher: Daniela Howard
When: June 12-16, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 3rd-8th grade
Cost: $375

This exciting program will immerse students in the world of theater. Throughout the week, students will participate in a variety of engaging drama activities. Under the direction and guidance of the instructor, the students will work collaboratively with their classmates to create and rehearse short scenes, which they will showcase in a final performance on the last day of the camp for family and friends to enjoy.

Daniela Howard is an experienced English and drama teacher holding a CA teaching credential. She also has a BA and an MA in theater from UCSC. She was the Drama teacher at Lynbrook High School before resigning to be a full time mom of two boys Benjamin and Samuel.

Fairy Tales & Legends: An Adventure in Writing

Teacher: Rachel Hirota
When: June 12-16, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 7th-9th grade
Cost: $375

Once upon a time, a fellowship of students took a week-long journey through the exciting world of fairy tales and American folklore! This is your call to adventure in reading and writing! If you embark on this quest with us, you will read stories from around the world, examining their history, timeless themes, and cultural significance. You will also develop your skills as a storyteller by creating original fairy tales and legends through drama, art, and writing. Do not refuse the call and join us in this class as we embark on the greatest adventure you will have this summer all while staying in one place.

Rachel Hirota has a CA teaching credential as well as Masters degrees in Education and English. She loves to get lost in a great book and if there is any tie to fairy tales or folklore, she might be there for a very long time.

Introduction to Spanish

Teacher: Matthew Tompkins
When: June 12-16, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 6th-9th grade
Cost: $375

¡Hola! Welcome to a fun crash course in Espanol. Throughout the week, students will be exposed to the language through interactive and engaging activities covering topics such as greetings, introductions, and other basic conversational phrases. By the end of the week, students will have gained a foundational understanding of the language and the confidence to continue their language learning journey.

Matthew Tompkins has been a Spanish teacher for over 20 years. He has taught Spanish 1, 2, 4, and AP Spanish Language and Culture. He loves being in the classroom and helping students discover the joy of learning another language. He also focuses on helping students compare their own culture and the cultures of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. He has a degree in Spanish from Occidental College and a M.A. in Latin and American and Iberian Studies from UCSB.

Life and Job Skills

Teacher: Jordan Coss
When: June 12-16, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 9th-12th grade
Cost: $375

Are your pockets empty? Are all of your friends going out on Friday night, but you’re home watching Netflix with your mom because you don’t have any money? You need a summer job! Does that seem overwhelming? You want a job but you don’t know where to begin? If this sounds like you, then you won’t want to miss this week-long course! In this class you will learn about different summer jobs, how to find job opportunities, as well as how to fill out an application and how to conduct yourself in an interview. Additionally, you will learn other skills that will help you in all aspects of life. Start your summer off by gaining the skills you need to walk confidently into a job interview and walk out with a job so that you can have the financial means to have a great summer!

Jordan Coss served for 10 years as a pastor in churches in Georgia and California. Part of that time was serving in the role of youth pastor and helping students learn life and job skills before sending them off to college after graduation. He has been teaching for the past 3 years. He has a B.A. in Bible and M.A. in New Testament from Freed Hardeman University, an MDiv from Harding School of Theology, and is currently finishing up a Doctorate of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary

Writing Essentials

Teacher: Chris Schoppet-Panzarini
When: June 12-16, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 7th-9th grade
Cost: $375

This course is designed to help students hone their writing skills by teaching them to produce high-quality writing. A wide range of writing essentials, including grammar, syntax, sentence structure, paragraph development, and essay structure will be taught. Additionally, they will learn the importance of editing and revising, including the strategies for proofreading and refining their work. Through interactive and practical activities, students will develop thinking skills by practicing different types of writing, including informative, descriptive, and persuasive. By the end of the course, students will have improved their writing as well as increased their confidence in their writing abilities.

Chris Schoppet-Panzarini is a credentialled Social Studies teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s in Teaching, so he’s uniquely equipped to help students know how to write in all subjects. Mr. Schoppet-Panzarini enjoys going to the library with his almost two year old and finding grammatical errors in books that the editors didn’t notice.

Algebra Preview/Review

Teacher: Taryn Durbin
When: June 19-23, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 9th-12th grade
Cost: $375

For this week-long review course, we will be focusing on reviewing/previewing fundamental Algebra skills that will be necessary to be successful in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. We will cover topics such as Multi-Step equations, working with fractions, Systems of Equations, Linear and Quadratic functions and their graphs and equations. This is all depending on levels of students. There will be time spent on also having them focus on individual areas of need. Students will be taking a pre-test prior to the class to help get a basis of areas of need prior to the start of the course.

Taryn Durbin is the Algebra 1 and 2 teacher at The King’s Academy. She has over 15 years of experience teaching mathematics, with a major focus on Algebra. She has a degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Education. Her passion is helping her students understand and learn the fundamentals of Algebra to prepare for all future mathematics courses. She also loves to spend time with her family each summer going to the lake and paddle boarding and boating.

Introduction to Art

Teacher: Joshua Knoxville
When: June 19-23, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 3rd-5th grade
Cost: $375

In this class, students will be introduced to the basics of art through fun and engaging projects. They will participate in a range of hands-on projects and interactive activities, where they will explore different art mediums such as paint, collage, and sculpture. They will also learn the basic principles of art, including color theory, composition, and perspective. By the end of the week students will have developed their creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills, while having fun and making new friends.

Joshua Knoxville is an experienced artist and animator—achieving special recognition in comic book illustrations during his years in college. While his BA and MA degrees are in Biblical Theology, he has a strong skill set in traditional drawing, painting, graphic design, and cartoon animation. Originally planning to work at Pixar, Joshua transitioned his career to ministry to teach about Christ.

Walt Disney History

Teacher: Chris Schoppet-Panzarini
When: June 19-23, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 7th-9th grade
Cost: $375 + $20 Field Trip Cost

In this Summer Enrichment course, students will explore the life, work, and legacy of Walt Disney, and how his contributions impacted the world during his lifetime (1901-1966), alongside the history of the world during that period, including the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. Students will learn about Disney's early career in animation, the creation of Disneyland, and the development of his multimedia empire. Through lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities, students will gain an appreciation for Disney's legacy, examining how his work continues to influence contemporary culture and entertainment. On the last day of the course, students, parents, and teachers will visit The Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio in San Francisco, where they will see artifacts from Walt’s life and the Walt Disney Company. By the end of the course, students will have developed critical thinking skills and a historical perspective that can be applied to other areas of study.

Chris Schoppet-Panzarini is the 7th Grade World History teacher now but he used to work for The Walt Disney Company. He has his Duck-torate from Disney University. He’s also been to Disneyland over a hundred times in his lifetime.

Introduction to Graphic Design

Teacher: Joshua Knoxville
When: June 26-30, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 6th-9th grade
Cost: $375

In this class, students will learn the basics of graphic design and its importance in the digital age through learning CS6 Photoshop. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on projects, and interactive lessons, students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design, including layout, typography, color theory, and design principles. Students will walk away from this class with a new understanding of color design and its impact on the viewer as well as the confidence to use what they learned to continue to create visually appealing designs.

Cooking and Baking

Teacher: Tanya Rollins
When: June 26-30, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: Students entering 6th-9th grade
Cost: $375 +$120 Supply fee

Sign up for this fun class, and go home everyday with food to share with your family and friends! During the week you will learn the basics of cooking and baking through a combination of hands-on instruction, interactive lessons, and recipe exploration. Students will learn the essential kitchen skills such as knife techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen safety. By the end of the week, your mom won’t ever need to cook dinner again because you will be the new family chef!

Tanya Rollins loves to be in the kitchen! She has been cooking and baking for over 30 years, including 2 summers at Steve & Kate’s Camp and 9 years working in the Knight’s Cafe’.

Study Skills

Teacher: KJ Kingsolver
When: July 31-August 4, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Who: TKA Students entering 7th-9th grade
Cost: $375

Do you want to get organized and learn how to manage your time better, but you don’t know where to start? This course is just what you need! During the week you will learn essential study skills to help you be more successful academically with a lot less stress. Through a combination of lectures, interactive lessons, and practical exercises, you will learn to manage your time effectively, improve your note-taking skills, and develop strategies for test-taking. You will learn to better use the tools that TKA has for its students such as Google Classroom, FACTS, and Studyo. By the end of the week, you will be ready to tackle the next school year having improved your motivation, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

KJ Kingsolver has a bachelor’s degree in History. This year will be his 5th year of teaching. In his spare time, he likes to play video games, watch movies, and hang out with his wife and friends.

TKA 101

Teacher: Jason Peevyhouse
Who: TKA Students entering 6th grade
Cost: $375
When: July 31-August 4, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
OR
Teacher: KJ Kingsolver
When: July 31-August 4, 12:00-3:30 p.m.

Welcome to Middle School! In this intro course to being a sixth-grader here at TKA, students will learn all about campus life, classes and schedules, and make some early friends heading into their first year of middle school. Topics covered will include binder setup and organization, campus locations of classes and need-to-know spots, team bonding games for social interactions, how to take notes and stay organized, basic writing skills and organization tips from school to home. Come ready to get setup for the first day of school and beyond!

Jason Peevyhouse has been a sixth-grade teacher for 16 years, 8 of them at The King’s Academy. He holds a BA from San Jose State in the Creative Arts field and enjoys teaching middle school, going on hikes in the Bay Area with his family, and playing board games.

Questions about Summer Courses?

Contact: Rachel Hirota, Summer School Coordinator
(408) 481-9900 x4363
rachel.hirota@tka.org

Jr. High Math Essentials

The King’s Academy Homework Club Presents

Junior High Math Essentials: Summer Review and Enrichment Tutoring Program

Junior High Math Essentials is designed as a fun, hands-on, interactive refresher course on the foundational math skills necessary to be ultimately successful in their junior high math class. In a small group, students will receive personalized attention and tutoring to meet their specific learning needs in order to be prepared for their next level of math.

Small tutoring groups* for this program will be based on your student’s recent completion (2021-2022) of TKA benchmark tests for the following math levels:

Math 6 and General Math 6/7: Grades 6-7

Week #1 - Problem Solving, Order of Operations, Integers, Expressions, Equations
Week #2 - Problem Solving, Proportions/Rates, Factors/Multiples, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

Pre-Algebra: Grades 6-8

Week #1 - Problem Solving, Functions of a Line, Overall Average, Similar Triangles, Like Terms
Week #2 - Problem Solving, Area Word Problems, Unit Multipliers and Conversions, Percent Increase & Decrease, Probability
Note: This program is designed for students going into Pre-Algebra or Pre-Algebra students who need specific skill review so that they will be prepared for Algebra I.
* Class size is limited to 10 students per math level group.

When:

Week #1: Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m..
Week #2: Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost:

Register and pay on or before May 26: $375 per week*
Register and pay on or before June 17: $400 per week*
*Supplies and snacks will be provided each day.

Questions about Junior High Math Essentials?

Please contact Jen Berry @ jenberrytutoring@gmail.com. Read Jen Berry's bio here!

Robotics Camps

TKA Robotics Camp

Register & PAY Here!

Beginners Robotics Camp

Instructor: Mrs. Lane, TKA Robotics Teacher & Team Coach
Open to Boys & Girls Entering Grades 3-9
Monday-Friday, June 5-16, 2023
8:30 am drop off, class 9:00 – 2:00 pm
Fee: $1000
Bring: Your own water, lunch and snacks. No lunch provided.

Advanced Robotics Camp

For students who have participated in the Beginner’s Camp, have taken the Robotics class at TKA, or have experience with the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics software and build.

Instructor: Mrs. Lane, TKA Robotics Teacher & Team Coach
Open to Boys & Girls Entering Grades 3-9
Monday-Friday, June 19 - June 30, 2023
8:30 am drop off, class 9:00 – 2:00 pm
Fee: $1000
Bring: Your own water, lunch and snacks. No lunch provided.

Policies:

School policies outlined in the 2022-2023 Student/ Parent handbook apply to the summer school session.
TKA reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason including insufficient enrollment. Decisions about course cancellations will be made by May 1, 2023. A full refund will be issued for any classes that are cancelled.
There is a non-refundable fee of $150 if a class is dropped on or before April 30, 2023.
No refunds will be issued for classes dropped on or after May 1, 2023.

Questions about Robotics Camp?

Contact: Annette Lane, TKA Robotics Teach & Team Coach
annette.lane@tka.org

TKA Robotics Program

Visit our Robotics webpage for more information about our program

Sports Camps

Cost

1 week - $350
2 weeks - $650 (Save $50)
3 weeks - $900 (Save $150)
4 weeks - $1000 (Save $40)
Every camper gets a free t-shirt!

Volleyball: June 26-30

Beginner Camp: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Boys and Girls Entering Grades 3-5

We will focus on understanding the basic skills. We lower the net and use volley-lites, and allow catching and throwing (simulating volleyball movements) for beginners to build confidence and keep the rallies going. Athletes will learn how to warm up, bump, set, and serve the ball. They will learn all the rules, and play volleyball-related games every day. We will end camp with a day of contests and games! This camp is perfect for you if you want to learn a new sport, and have fun doing it!

Junior High Camp: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Boys and Girls Entering Grades 6-8

We will go into greater depth with fundamental volleyball skills. Passing, setting, spiking, underhand, sidearm, and overhand/jump serving will be taught. We will focus on one to two skills per day, perform drills, and play games to apply what we have learned. We will end each day with a scrimmage, and the last day of camp will feature a fun skills contests and ice cream for everyone!

Coach: Laura Huff

Current junior high boys coach with 25 years of experience is coaching a volleyball camp for elementary and junior high school kids, and we'd love to have you join in the fun!

What to Wear: T-shirt, shorts, comfortable tennis or volleyball shoes, knee pads recommended
What to bring: Water bottle and snack

Basketball: July 10-14 & 17-21

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Boys and Girls Entering Grades 2-8

This camp is perfect for young basketball enthusiasts who want to improve their skills and have fun on the court. Campers will participate in a variety of drills, games, and competitions that focus on developing their basketball fundamentals while having fun and making new friends!

Coach: Cameron Bradford

Now in his fourth year as varsity boy's head coach, Coach has led his teams to four straight CCS Playoff appearances, with a CCS final and semi-final to his resume.

What to Wear: T-shirt, shorts, and comfortable tennis or basketball shoes
What to bring: Water bottle and snack

Football: July 24-28

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Boys and Girls Entering Grades 2-8

Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your football skills and make new friends at our one-week football day camp! Campers will participate in fun games and competitions emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendly competition while developing their football skills.

Coach: Dante Perez

Coach played QB for 16 years at Valley Christian HS San Jose State, North Dakota State, and then in the Indoor and Outdoor Arena Football League before coaching. He has been coaching football at TKA for seven years, and in his first year as head coach, he led TKA to a SCVAL El Camino Division Championship.

What to Wear: T-shirt, shorts, comfortable tennis shoes or preferably molded cleats
What to bring: Water bottle, snack, and sunscreen

Questions about Sports Camps?

Contact: Joe Maemone, Executive Athletic Director
(408) 481-9900 x4354
joe.maemone@tka.org

Debate Camp

TKA Summer Debate Camp

This course is for currently enrolled TKA students only.

Register & Pay Here
Course Information:

Instructor: Mr. Lin
Grades: 7th-12th
When: Monday- Friday, June 12- 15, 2023, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $375

Policies:

School policies outlined in the 2022-2023 Student/Parent handbook apply to the summer school session.
TKA reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason including insufficient enrollment. Decisions about course cancellations will be made by May 1, 2023. A full refund will be issued for any classes that are cancelled.
There is a non-refundable fee of $150 if a class is dropped on or before April 30, 2023.
No refunds will be issued for classes dropped on or after May 1, 2023.