EnsignPeakAcademy

Find out about this Ensign Peak Academy 2-semester, 1 credit course. The amazing thing about music is that it uses so many parts of our brain and body at the same time! We use our ears, eyes, voice, hands, and tapping feet. We simultaneously use the artistic, creative side of our brain and the logical, mathematical side. Creating music comes naturally as we sing and clap our hands. However, formal music training can sometimes be challenging because learning to read, play, and write music is truly learning a different language. It may seem like a daunting task, but it is worth the effort! A comprehensive study of Music Theory will encourage young musicians to better understand their craft in order to be a better instrument in the hands of the Lord. Students do not need to have a background in music, but if students are currently involved in instrumental or vocal training, they will be encouraged to apply their lessons to their instrument of choice. Students will also be encouraged to experiment with some improvisation at the piano. Access to a piano or keyboard is recommended but not required. Additionally, we will incorporate a study of our beautiful hymn book. We will not only learn about the history of the hymns, their composers, and the related scriptures, but we will also analyze all of the amazing music theory contained inside. In Part 1, we will learn about the staff, pitch, the musical alphabet, the piano keyboard, rhythm basics, building Major scales, and identifying key signatures. Students will feel confident opening up the hymn book and conducting any hymn in 2/4, ¾, and 4/4 time. In Part 2, we will dive a little deeper into intervals, the circle of fifths, minor scales, ear training, the blues scale, advanced rhythm, augmented and diminished intervals, musical terms, and solfege basics. Students will advance to conducting hymns in 6/8, 9/8, and 2/2. By the end of the course students will feel more confident in their ability to read, perform and write music. They will also have a greater appreciation for the power of music to entertain, teach, and testify.

We are delighted to offer a dyslexia consulting service to Ensign Peak Academy students and parents. You may meet with the consultant as often as needed, to learn strategies for dealing with dyslexia and to know that there is hope for a bright future full of endless possibilities. Lindy McKay is a certified Barton Reading and Spelling tutor. She has also become a certified dyslexia consultant through Bright Solutions for Dyslexia. She has been trained in Lindamood Bell’s “Seeing Stars” and “Visualizing and Verbalizing” programs. She has tutored children in a variety of literacy programs designed with dyslexic children in mind. Lindy knows what it feels like to be alone and hopeless when confronted with the realities of dyslexia. That is exactly why she is so excited to be part of the Ensign Peak Academy: to help families dealing with dyslexia know that there is not only hope, but a bright future full of endless possibilities. She hopes to help parents and students navigate their route to success. For more details, visit our Dyslexia Consulting webpage: https://ensignpeakacademy.com/dyslexia-consulting/

We call our teachers "mentors" because they support our students spiritual growth along with their academic growth. This video explains how we choose our mentors and why we love them so much! Ensign Peak Academy is an accredited online private K-12 school serving members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn about our programs and how we can serve your family by visiting https://ensignpeakacademy.com/ #ensignpeakacademy, #ldsonlineschool, #ldshighschool, #ldsonlinehighschool

We developed our own courses to suit our mission and to provide an engaging online learning experience. We focus on joy in scholarship, learning in light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and cultivating a love for liberty. Ensign Peak Academy is an accredited online private K-12 school serving members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn how we can serve your family by visiting https://ensignpeakacademy.com/ #ensignpeakacademy, #ldsonlineschool, #ldshighschool, #ldsonlinehighschool

See full details and register here: https://ensignpeakacademy.com/simulations-week/ Middle and high school students have an opportunity to gather in person, to… - Engage in realistic, hypothetical high-stakes scenarios - Strengthen their ability to respond to crisis - Practicing the art of persuasion Simulations are… - Beyond fantasy role playing - Do not follow a script - Problems that requires the youth attendees to negotiate, compromise, persuade, debate, strategize, and challenge each other -Invite students to use their wits and their knowledge to create and engage ideas to solve the problems together.