What is "Enrichment"?
Enrichment is a monthly gathering of CHEAGD families that provides classes for children from birth to high school. The goal is to enrich the lives of our children, to provide experiences that are possibly best learned in a classroom setting, and to promote fellowship and socialization among CHEAGD children and their families.
Who teaches the children?
Enrichment operates in co-op style, which means that parents will share the teaching and the costs. We form teams to teach a specific grade level each semester. Some within the teams are lead teachers while others assist with preparations, clean-up, and other tasks.
Here is a helpful article from Enrichment veteran Lynne Nixon with some teaching tips.
MANDATORY Pre-Enrichment Planning Meeting for Participating Parents!!
Tuesday, September 9th (fall semester) and Tuesday, January 13th (spring semester) during normal Enrichment class time is the planning meeting for all teams. Those who don't attend or contact the team leader ahead of time will not be allowed to join.
What classes are being offered?
As of August 8th, the following fall semester classes are available:
Nursery (up to 2 yrs/potty-trained)
Toddlers (2-4yrs) - directed playtime
PreK/Kindergarten - seasonal activities and crafts, storytime, playtime outside
1st/2nd grade - endangered species
3rd/4th grade - topic not yet determined
Age 10 and up - Shakespeare in Performance: Bringing the Bard to Life (NOTE: Additional outside work will be required for this class.)
5th and up - alternate (non-Shakespeare, but not yet determined)
We are still looking for parents who have a great idea for an Enrichment opportunity so check back for an updated offering list. Contact the Enrichment Coordinator if you have ideas for this year's offerings.
When and where is Enrichment held?
Enrichment is held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May (September and January are planning and fellowship meetings). It meets at Grace Baptist Church, 1004 North Mangum Street, Durham. We encourage everyone to be there by 12:20 PM to take full advantage of the scheduled time.
What is the cost per semester?
Facilities fee: $4.00 per attendee (both adults and children)
Supplies fee: $6.00 per student age 4 and up
Additional fees may be assessed for classes with exceptional supply needs (for example, a dissection class or a Red Cross certification).
How do I register?
First, you must be a member of CHEAGD to be part of Enrichment. If you have not yet joined CHEAGD or renewed your membership, you can submit a CHEAGD Membership Application along with your Enrichment registration. We cannot enroll you unless we have both forms on file.
To register for Enrichment, fill out this registration form and return it with your check to the address on the form.
Registration Deadlines:
Fall classes: September 9, 2008
Spring Classes: January 13, 2009
You can register for Enrichment by mail, at the Fall Kick-Off Meeting, or at the pre-Enrichment planning meeting.
Additional Information
We are visitors at Grace Baptist Church. As the parent, you are responsible for any damage that your child may cause to any property at the church or to any classmate or teacher. We have a discipline statement on the registration form that acknowledges your responsibility for any discipline problems that may arise. Please assist us in making the Enrichment classes a positive experience for all students and parents by talking to your child about appropriate classroom behavior before classes begin. Children should raise their hand and wait to be called on, ask the teacher's permission to use the restroom and respect the personal space of the other classmates. Additionally, children are to be accompanied at all times while in the building.
Please contact the Enrichment Coordinator if you have any questions or comments.