Please register by September 6th. Payment is due as soon as your spots are confirmed via email. PayPal Payment is preferred and can be made at http://www.portolahighlygifted.org/enrichment.html.  If you are paying by check, please submit to the Magnet Office. Please do NOT give the payment to the homeroom teachers.

Space is limited, so admission is generally based on first registrations received. Classes could be cancelled if not reaching minimum number of students. There are no after school classes when school is not in session, minimum days, Halloween, and last week of school before winter recess. There is no late bus, so parents are responsible for picking up their children after class.

I have read and understand the terms and class description for Portola Magnet Fall 2019 after-school enrichment. Please register my child for the following class(es):

Students practice their problem solving skills via mathematics. This class helps students develop confidence and proficiency in mathematical problem solving.

Class Fee: $135

Wednesdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM: 09/25/2019 - 12/08/2019 (10 Meetings)

Minimum # of Students: 12

Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment. Please review 6th Grade Model UN Information Sheet here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-HZzJ4PRGBy-Pswgd9DSOBOMWPYtxZd9h4hhrEVr8qg/edit?usp=sharing

Class Fee: $300

Thursdays  3:05 - 4:05 PM 9/12/2019 - 3/26/2020 (21 Meetings)

Are you interested in developing your abilities in public speaking, argumentation, and persuasion? Learn not only how to debate, but to understand how to listen to opposing viewpoints and come up with persuasive counter-arguments.

Class Fee: $105

Select Fridays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/25/2019, 12/06/2019, 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020 (7 Meetings)


Minimum # of Students: 10

Students will gain extra help exploring science fair topics, devising study design, conducting experiments, and writing final reports following scientific methods, for them to be well prepared for Portola HGM Science Fair and beyond.

Suggested Donation: $135

Fridays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 10/4/2019 - 12/13/2019 (9 Meetings, no class on 11/8/2019)

Minimum # of Students: 15

Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research, public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment. Please review 7th/8th Grade Model UN Information Sheet here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V_0zTGRj7h9t4s0c3kJjziOdNOSXp5fniaVfDff_BoA/edit?usp=sharing

Class Fee: $300

Mondays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 9/9/2019 - 3/23/2010 (20 Meetings)

Are you interested in developing your abilities in public speaking, argumentation, and persuasion?  Learn how not only to debate, but to understand how to listen to the opposing view and come up with a persuasive counter.

Class Fee: $135

Wednesdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 09/25/2019 - 12/11/2019 (9 Meetings, no meeting on 11/6/2019)

Minimum # of Students: 10

*8th graders have priority.

Got writer’s block? Not sure why your ideas seem so jumbled? Confused about where that comma goes? Bring your questions and rough drafts to the Writers Lab where Mrs. Miller will reinforce grammar lessons for improved editing, provide extra practice to hone revision skills, and conference with students for individualized feedback on essays.

Class Fee: $135

Thursdays 3:05 - 4:05 PM 10/03/2019 - 12/12/2019 (9 Meetings)

Minimum # of Students: 10