Oaks Electives

Oaks Electives are a meaningful way to supplement at-home learning with opportunities that are fun, engaging, and intentionally designed for a well-rounded education. They take place after lunch, are optional for our Foundations Families & can be reimbursed with charter funds.

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(See below for elective descriptions)

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Spring 2026 Elective Choices

  • P.E.

    This active and engaging class helps students build strength, coordination, and teamwork through a variety of sports, games, and fitness activities. The focus is on developing healthy habits, sportsmanship, and a love for movement. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, try new activities, and have fun together.

    Instructor: Tim Plaster

    Cost: $150

    Coach Plaster brings years of experience teaching physical education at both the elementary and high school levels. After beginning his career at Grace Brethren in Simi Valley, California, he served as Athletic Director and worked with local youth leagues. He now enjoys teaching PE for homeschool co-ops and schools, sharing his passion for movement and healthy living.

  • MAD DOG MATH

    (This is a year-long course. New students cannot join in the spring. Currently enrolled MDM students can choose to continue or choose a different class.)

    Mad Dog Math supplements any math curriculum to help students master essential math facts. By breaking the basics into manageable drills, students gain confidence and move from “math is hard” to “math is fun.”

    First and second graders focus on addition and subtraction, while third grade and up work on multiplication and division. Weekly class time includes drills, math games, and Marcy Cook Tile cards.

    Students are encouraged to complete daily 10-minute practice at home using flash cards or the online game. Weekly lesson plans are emailed home each Monday evening.

    Instructor: Julie Kotoff

    Cost: $150 per semester + $50 materials fee

    Julie has been a Christian school educator since 1975. Her experience includes nine years as an elementary teacher and twelve years as curriculum coordinator at Maranatha Christian Academy in Costa Mesa, California. Since 2005, she has developed and marketed Mad Dog Math, a facts mastery program used by schools and homeschool families to improve math fluency.

  • PERFORMANCE CHOIR

    In this class, students will develop their vocal skills both as soloists and as part of a group. Instruction will cover vocal techniques, pitch accuracy, diction, and stage presence. Through regular in-class performances, students will gain confidence and grow comfortable using their voices in front of others. The semester will offer a variety of genres of music, both sacred and secular, including music celebrating America (folk and patriotic songs), favorites from the screen and stage, traditional choir music, contemporary music, and more. Our aim is to nurture a love for music and help each student grow in skill, creativity, and confidence as a performer.

    Instructor: Karen Cummins

    Cost: $150

    Karen graduated from Liberty University in 2004 with a degree in Early Childhood Development and a minor in Vocal Performance. She has taught voice lessons since 2007 and currently serves as the director of the 1st - 4th grade choir at Treasured Voices Youth Choir.

  • SELF DEFENSE

    Why does my child need to learn self-defense?

    Because everyone should know how to protect themselves - and when it’s appropriate to use those skills. Our 6-14 year-old class is specifically tailored to support the physical and developmental growth of this age group.

    We are skilled at working with athletes of all backgrounds and adjust their approach to suit individual learning styles. We will delve deeper into these aspects and will also give you tips on how you can continue to work at home. Participants will learn:

    + The ABCs of Self-Defense (Awareness, Boundaries, Communication)
    + The 3 Rules of Concentration
    + Bully Awareness (How to respond and react if bullied)
    + Tactical body-using techniques
    + Falls and wrist escapes

    Instructors: Bryan Weaver & Nate Robertson

    Cost: $150

    Bryan graduated with a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2000.  He began his coaching career in Varsity Football in Southern California. After moving to Boise with his family in 2005, he and his wife, Nicole, started Brayge Sports and Fitness in 2007. Brayge Sports currently serves over 2,000 kids in the area with their various sports leagues and classes.

    Nate Robertson has been training in martial arts since 2006 and has been teaching martial arts since 2012. He received his black belt in Shaolin Kempo in 2017 and has been specializing in self-defense and edged weapon training since 2021. He loves working with kids and enjoys both the mental and physical aspects of the art.