What is math and how is your relationship with it? In this 1.5 hour sit down with the Chair of Sequoyah High School's Math Department, you will explore your interests and questions about the world as a starting point for talking about math. When you engage in mathematical thinking, you get in touch with a part of yourself that is creative, logical and artistic all at the same time. Too many of us have had experiences with math that gives us false ideas about what math is and how capable we are at doing it. In this chat, we will begin to recuperate and restore our mathematical selves as we follow the line of thinking that originated in ancient history: an exploration of "number" as the eternal essence underlying musical harmony, social harmony, the soul and cosmos.

What is math and how is your relationship with it? In this 1.5 hour sit down with the Chair of Sequoyah High School's Math Department, you will explore your interests and questions about the world as a starting point for talking about math. When you engage in mathematical thinking, you get in touch with a part of yourself that is creative, logical and artistic all at the same time. Too many of us have had experiences with math that gives us false ideas about what math is and how capable we are at doing it. In this chat, we will begin to recuperate and restore our mathematical selves as we follow the line of thinking that originated in ancient history: an exploration of "number" as the eternal essence underlying musical harmony, social harmony, the soul and cosmos.

A night hike at Henniger Flats that includes a fun exploration of astronomy with Sequoyah High School's amazing science teacher, Laura Haney.

Crispy, chewy, soft, we'll bake 'em all! In their Science of Your Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Workshop, Sequoyah's RJ Sakai and his wife Megan Meo, a former Sqirl and Proof pastry chef, will empower you with the knowledge to craft your perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. Sunday, September 13th - classes can be held virtually. 10 people at $40 each.

Get a feel for the taste and craft of French cuisine with Backyard teacher, Christophe Boullonnois. For two to three hours, participants will learn how to prepare and properly clean up a three-course French inspired meal. Possible delicacies include boeuf cocotte, ratatouille, savory tarts, croque monsieur, strawberry Millefeuille, lemon pie... Specific menu to be arranged prior to session. Students will get a cookbook to experience French cuisine on their own. Buyer responsible for paying for cooking ingredients.

Babysitting fun with wonderful Backyard teacher, Christophe Boullonnois! Date and time to be arrianged with Christophe.

Join Leila Gonzalez, Sequoyah Science teacher, for a 12 week, one on one meditation practice that has the power to improve the rest of your life. If you commit to the practices in this class you will learn tools that will help you to increase your awareness of your thoughts and how they either empower you to create the life of your choosing or keep you from that. You will also increase your awareness of how much control you have over your thoughts. This class will introduce you to cutting edge neuroscience that shows that at least six weeks of meditation practice can actually change brain function. It includes an online Learning System with 12 weeks of teachings, meditations and daily action plans. The mind is a powerful tool and it can be our greatest ally in life or our greatest adversary. With proper guidance training and practice you can increase your power to direct the mind and direct it to create the life of your choosing.

Leila is passionate about bringing these teachings to her classroom to raise the consciousness of her students. She was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the US as a child. She received her PhD in biology from Harvard university and performed scientific research on how the brain develops at the California Institute of Technology She has found these teachings to be extremely consistent with her knowledge of brain development from her years of research. She has used these simple yet powerful tools to transform her own life and is eager to share her experiences.

May be done in person or via Zoom. Expires May 2021.

Calina Ciobanu, Sequoyah's HIgh School Humanities teacher, will lead a two-hour discussion of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Wearing your best Jane Austen attire is optional but encouraged. Winners will need to commit to reading the book before the event. Sunday, August 16th, 2020. 10 people at $40 each. For adults and high school students.

Brian Eagen, our knowledgeable Director of Field Studies, will plan a 3 to 5 day trip for you and your family. You will have a call to start so Brian can get an idea of what you're looking for and if you have any ideas of where you'd like to go. Then he'll put together an itinerary including activities, camping/lodging options, and maybe some local food spots. Brian has travelled to all 50 states, most of the national parks, and throughout the Pacific Coast and southwest, so he'll have the most insight about those areas." He will leave any booking up to you, but can give some helpful tips you're are trying to get a harder spot. Just think of all of the hours of planning and research you'll save!

Pacific Coast Highway by Brian Eagen, Sequoyah's Director of Field Studies. An 82-page digital guidebook for driving the Pacific Coast Highway (goes for $15). Note, this is a digital guidebook (not print)..
3 copies at $10 each.

2 Hour Private Partner Dance Lessons with field studies teacher David Cutler-Kreutz.

Learn how to partner dance with your spouse or with a friend! As an avid competitive swing dancer and teacher, spend 2 hours with David Cutler-Kreutz learning the basics of partner dancing or diving deep into West Coast Swing. Must need an open space where we can dance (kitchens are completely acceptable!).

G(art)den with Katie Williams, Sequoyah's Garden Specialist, and Erin Trefry, K-8 Visual Art Specialist, is a fun filled opportunity to explore the intersection of garden and art through a variety of drawing and planting exercises and techniques. 4 students @ $40 each.

A night hike at Henniger Flats that includes a fun exploration of astronomy with Sequoyah High School's amazing science teacher, Laura Haney.