Westerly Learning Center Providing Academic Enrichment Programs for Homeschooled Students

As Western man becomes master of his surroundings and settles into well-defined countries, his mind begins to explore the unknown, both the physical world and the world within. New continents are discovered, new countries formed (including our own), and new thought patterns emerge. Learn about these water-shed moments in our heritage.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori

Sound economic practices lay at the foundation for good citizenship, responsible stewardship, and a prosperous society. How can a citizen vote wisely unless he or she understands the basic principles of modern economics? Understand how capitalism works: the laws of supply and demand, utility and value, and the various forms of money, among other economic principles.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori

Students will engage in an in-depth study of the physical world through hands-on and virtual labs as well as observations and written problems. Our focus will be on developing the ability to synthesize information and apply it to new situations. Topics will include Newton's Laws, energy, projectile motion, momentum, rotation, electricity, magnetism, waves, sound, and light. The weekly video chat will focus on problem-solving and student questions on assignments. Apply what you have learned on a trip to Great Adventure in the spring! Algebra I is a pre-requisite.
Teacher: Lucy Jameson

This class is designed for both beginning and more advanced art students. At this age, many students who have never taken an art class before may feel they lack the skills and techniques to create art. However, this class will encourage students at all levels of artistic ability to become more confident in their creative talents. We will begin each week with an emphasis on learning to draw and developing those skills and techniques which will enable students to become confident and independent in creating their own artwork. We will examine different artists and see how they use the same subject but explore it in different forms and mediums.
Teacher: Patricia Melton

Students interested in competing in the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association) speech and debate competitions meet at WLC on Friday afternoons to hone their skills with other homeschooled students. The only requirements to engage in NCFCA competitions are to be a homeschooled student and willing to compete and NCFCA membership. Students initially compete in North-Eastern United States regional competitions. Winners of these competitions proceed to the regional competitions, and those winners compete in the nationals. Competing in speech and debate is well regarded by college admissions committee.
Parental participation is required.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori