Our preschool curriculum is aligned to the Arizona Early Learning Standards, which were developed for all children 3-5 years of age. These standards serve as a guide in providing a quality program that is developmentally appropriate for each child.
Sports for boys and girls organized by the Community Education Department of Chandler School District. Please note cancellation of enrollment will require a processing fee.
Enrichment programs are organized at different schools throughout Chandler Unified School District. Please note cancellation of enrollment will require a processing fee.
Our Preschool/PreK curriculum is aligned to the Arizona Early Learning Standards. The standards serve as a guide in providing a quality program that is developmentally appropriate for each child.
Before and After Child Care is offered at each elementary school, opening at 6:30 AM and closing at 6:00 PM.
Lil' Explorers Early Childhood Development Centers provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate educational experiences for children birth through Pre-Kindergarten.
Andersen Junior High School
ACP High School
Basha High School
Bogle Junior High
Casteel High School
Chandler High School
Hamilton High School
Payne Junior High School
Perry High School
Santan Junior High School
Willis Junior High School
Fall Afterschool Programs:
Game Design and Animation with Scratch, Python & JavaScript: Embark on an unparalleled adventure with our Game Design and Animation Class - a unique, project-based learning experience that infuses the charm of storytelling with the power of coding. This course is meticulously designed to spark the inherent creativity in young minds and foster their innovative storytelling and game designing capabilities.
Junior Alchemists: Chemistry for Kids- is designed to not only pique an interest in scientific inquiry, but to introduce students to a deeper understanding of its development and application. We allow them to see the basic principles of science in the world around them. The course is focused on a number of experiments; they are tons of fun, visually appealing, and can safely be reproduced at home for friends and family.
Minecraft Coding and Design Studio: Minecraft isn't just the world's most popular game; it's also an excellent tool for teaching a wide array of subjects. At Athena, we've developed a project based approach to a variety of important topics using Minecraft Educational; our course will cover Personalized Game Design, Animation and storytelling, Programming in Python and Javascript, Architecture and design, The fundamentals of electrical circuitry using Minecraft's patented Redstone circuit system, Logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, Modding and more! Laptop, chromebook, or iPad required. Rentals can be provided for a $30 fee via Athena Coding.
Hollywood Filmmaking: We'll guide you as you turn your idea into an amazing script, and then we'll help you bring it to life! All students are divided into production teams; together, they'll brainstorm their ideas, and then collaboratively draft a script with a part for everyone. As students work, we'll hold group workshops, where we help them with their script formatting, character design, dialogue and more! Then we move onto filming! Students will act out their own scripts, starring in the parts they themselves wrote. They'll also take turns behind the camera, shooting with iPads. We'll give guidance to students as they star in, film, and edit their movies with experienced advice on special effects and green-screen editing, shot composition and panning, lighting and sound effects.
All classes are non-refundable. For extenuating circumstances processing, attendance and missed classes fees apply.
