Enrichment ProgramsOur high quality enrichment classes allow students to further their development in core subjects and participate in extracurricular activities
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Enrichment Classes: Fall 2024 Enrichment Programs Brochure
Chess
Coach John Hendrick has been teaching chess in the Houston area for over 11 years. During John's time with T.H. Rogers School and The Village School, both teams achieved national first place awards and numerous other awards.
John believes each student has different strengths and learning styles. Thanks to John's passion for inspiring children to learn chess, he constantly seeks out robust and creative teaching methods for mastering the game. As a result, John is well equipped to find the best curriculum and training regime to meet the needs of your child. For more information about Coach John, please feel free to visit his website. |
Basketball
Coach Willie started playing basketball at the age of 5. He played for John Foster Dulles Middle School and High School from 7th grade to 12th grade. After high school, Willie continued to play in recreational leagues throughout his college years. He was awarded the male athlete of the year in 2017 at the University of Houston recreational sports league. While in college, Willie began training students in basketball at Best Kids Academy. Coach Willie has been coaching youth basketball for over 5 years now. He is very passionate about what he does, and he has a true feel for the game. Willie loves to see his students grow and progress over the years. In his classes, he will be teaching the fundamentals of basketball. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are all welcome to join. Basketball is a great sport to build endurance, teamwork, and self-discipline.
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Art
Art is a wonderful way for students to improve on their creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Ms. Roxana Heredia’s art class is a vibrant and inspiring environment where creativity flourishes. She encourages students to explore various mediums and techniques, fostering their artistic skills and self-expression. Her classes are both structured and flexible, allowing students to experiment while receiving personalized guidance. She incorporates painting, sketching, oil pastel, watercolors, and many other styles of art in her class. The students will get to take home all of their work after they are done with it. Children must be 5 years old and up to join the class. Register soon and let's starting improving our painting skills!
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Advanced Math / Mental Math
Math is very important because we use in our lives everyday. Best Kids Academy offers advanced math class to help students who are struggling with math, or want to be ahead of their peers. Mental Math is a great skill to have. Students who master the technique of mental math will find that it helps them in many situations, both in school and outside of the classroom. Mrs. Chen has been teaching advanced and mental math for over 15 years now. She is very experienced in guiding her students to the right direction.
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Advanced English
Our English enrichment program will allow your child to improve on their reading comprehension, writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. Ms. Roxana Heredia’s English class stand out for their engaging content and thoughtful instruction. She uses a variety of teaching strategies to make literature and writing accessible and exciting. Her classes are designed to challenge students while providing the support they need to excel. She makes sure that all of her students are working on improving the areas that they struggle with the most. She is able to accommodate any requests parents may want their child to focus more on. This class is dedicated to provide a fun and great learning experience.
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Piano
This piano course is for the complete beginner who wants to thoroughly understand the notes of the piano keyboard and music staff, as well as basic scales and chords. It takes you from the very beginning. If you are new to the instrument, this is the perfect lesson for you. Intermediate and advanced level piano students are also welcome to join the private lessons. Ms. Jennifer has over 25 years of teaching experience, she is very patient and encouraging with all of her students. Feel free to come to our school to learn more about our piano program.
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Badminton
Do you want your child to exercise, have fun, and learn a new skill? We have partnered with LSBA to bring another sport into our enrichment programs. Age levels 5-12 years old are welcome to join this class. This is a perfect chance to come learn a new sport, and have the opportunity to meet new friends! LSBA coaches are specially trained to ensure that the lessons are safe, fun, and effective. They love working with children and will ensure that your child enjoys each training session. We will provide for all equipment excluding the badminton rackets.
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