Learning In and Outside the Classroom
Here at Portsmouth Christian Academy, we emphasize education of the whole child, which takes place well beyond the walls of the classroom. We know that, in addition to education, creativity must be fostered, and this occurs in a variety of settings – on a stage or on a playing field, with an instrument or with a paintbrush, independently or collaboratively. As we strive to fulfill our school’s mission to teach and encourage each student to maximize their God-given intellectual, artistic, physical, and spiritual potential, we find it imperative to offer a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to help your child discover new interests and skills, or further develop existing ones.
Kaleidoscope Workshops
The conclusion of the formal school day is the perfect time for your child to leave the classroom and join other students in a themed workshop to discover new interests or develop existing skills! Our afterschool Kaleidoscope program, allows our PreK-through-8th grade students to explore a variety of extracurricular options each quarter. We offer a variety of workshops each quarter that range from mentally stimulating STEM opportunities to competitive dodgeball workshops. Students are encouraged to try new ones each quarter! allowing them to take on new and exciting things in areas of their choosing including athletics, drama, robotics, LEGO Builders, Coyote Club, cross-country skiing, and more!
Sample Kaleidoscope Workshop Offerings Include:
Private Music Lessons
If your child is serious about developing his/her musical talent, or if they have decided to try something completely new, our staff of highly qualified music teachers can help them develop at a pace that is right for them.
Students interested in enhancing their musical abilities have many opportunities to maximize their potential through Portsmouth Christian Academy’s private music lessons. Our highly qualified music teachers offer private lessons throughout the school year during free periods, lunch and recess, and after school depending on your schedule. The day and time of lessons is to be arranged between parent and instructor.
Lesson Fees:
$17.00/ 15-minute lesson
$34.00/ 30-minute lesson
$51.00/ 45-minute lesson
$68.00/ 60-minute lesson
Prices may vary depending on music teacher. Exact fee is dependent on the number of weeks in each quarter. Determined by the number of weeks in a quarter and instructor preference, lessons can run for 6 to 9 weeks.
Academic Enrichment & Support
If your child is in need of academic support or if you would like for them to develop better study habits and time management, we offer private tutoring to meet your child’s needs.
PCA Teachers at all school levels provide tutoring in many subject areas including math, reading/language arts, and foreign language. Whether your child needs support, greater challenge, or help with organizational and study skills, we are here to help in any way we can.
The day of week (Monday-Friday), times (before or after school), and number of sessions to start with will be agreed upon by the parent and teacher.
Session Fees:
$22.00/ 30-minute session
$33.00/ 45-minute session
$66.00/ 60-minute session