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Pioneer Trailblazers
Pioneer School is proud to offer Powerful Outcomes in Wellness, Education, & Recreation. POWER PLUS is an after school program that has been recognized for excellence throughout Region 8 (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Kern Counties). At Pioneer, we provide safe, effective, innovative, & engaging learning, nutrition, and physical activity programs for DUSD students in grades TK-8. We want all of our students to get connected after school with a course they are interested in learning more about or for the first time. All your child needs is a spark of interest and we are convinced that they will find the perfect course that will grow their passion for learning something that isn’t typically taught during the regular school day hours.
Check out the courses
we are offering at Pioneer School below!
Session 2: September 22th - November 21st
Please note that students that register for classes later than 2:30 pm will have to be picked up after school and dropped off for their class unless they attend the after school POWER program.
Session 2 registrations will be open soon!!!
Parents, do not register students in sessions that are not based on their grade level!!!
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Outdoor Playtime
Children will participate in a variety of outdoor activities like yoga, races, games and more.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: R. Felix
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Color Guard: Learning the Fundamentals (Part 1)
Studenst wil learn the fundamentals of color guard. They will learn how to spin equipment such as flags, rifles and sabres. They will also learn dance basics and techniques.
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: A. Barroga
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Crafting Melodies
Students will learn to convey their emotions through journal writing and vision boards. They will use acting techniques to express themselves and show conflict resolutions in a positive way. Theatrical skills will be used as a resource for fun and game play.
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: N. Valdovinos
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Arts and Crafts
Children will participate in a variety of arts and crafts activities related to the season
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: F. Felix
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Spanish
Teaching the basics for Spanish.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: H. Olivares
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Arts and Crafts
Hands on arts and crafts
Grades: 4, 6
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Instructor: D. Mora Sanchez
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Color Guard: Learning the Fundamentals (Part 2)
Studenst wil learn the fundamentals of color guard. They will learn how to spin equipment such as flags, rifles and sabres. They will also learn dance basics and techniques.
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: A. Barroga
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Crafting Melodies (Part 2)
A comprehensive guide to songwriting and singing. In this course students will learn how to structure there words to produce songs and learn vocal techniques, breathing exercises and performance skills.
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: N. Valdovinos
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Gamified Fitness, Strategic Thinking, and Team Collaboration
Student will do and play virtual sports, dance, and problem solving using a Nintendo Switch. They will be encouraged to move, think strategically. They will also be encouraged to work with others, share and compromise. Students will learn good sportsmanship by competing with others.
Grade: 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Instructor: B. Dandin
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Creative Construction and Crafts: Building with Legos and Beyond
This hands-on course explores the art of building with LEGO and other creative construction materials. Designed for builders of all skill levels, the course introduces fundamental design principles, structural engineering techniques, and imaginative storytelling. Through guided projects and open-ended challenges, students will develop problem-solving skills and creativity.
Grades: 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 4:45pm-5:45pm
Instructor: B. Dandin
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Arts and Crafts
Come join the fun and create some art and crafts that will focus on SEL.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:45p - 4:45pm
Instructor: M. Maldonado
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Arts and Crafts
Students will be making small crafts.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Y. Martinez
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SEL, Acting and Theatrical Skills
Students will learn to convey their emotions through journal writing and vision boards. They will use acting techniques to express themselves and show conflict resolutions in a positive way. Theatrical skills will be used as a resource for fun and game play.
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: I. Abitago
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Astronomy and Oceanography
Students will learn about the universe from our solar system to the vast galaxies beyond. Students will learn about all the mysteries that the depths of our oceans may contain. They will create their own ideas and thoughts of theories and facts, while having fun in the process.
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: I. Abitago
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Brain Teasers, Puzzles and More!
Students can choose calming activity: jigsaw puzzles, brain teaser puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring, doodling, and/or reading in a peaceful classroom setting.
Grades:3, 4
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: D. Salazar
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Creative Party Design Workshop
Students will explore the art of party design using the Cricut Joy machine and essential event tools. They will learn how to create personalized invitations, greeting cards, cake toppers, and themed party décor. In addition, students will practice using balloon pumps to design and assemble balloon garlands, gaining hands-on experience in crafting professional-quality decorations for special occasions.
Grades: 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: J. Valencia
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Garden Club
The Garden Club will teach the Science and Art of growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, & ornamental plants. Our Garden Club will learn how to design & plan their future gardens. They will do this all while working with the seasons in the Pioneer Garden. Our students will indoor seed start in Winter, transplant seedlings in Spring, & harvest in Summer. The Garden Club will also learn about the different life cycles of plants, & many other lessons.
Grades: 6
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Instructor: J. Galvan
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Classic Board and Card Games
Do you want to get together with others and play fun games? Have you been curious on what games are out there and want to try new games? Classic Board Games and Card Games aims to promote card and board games as an exciting, recreational activity that boosts strategic thinking skills and social interaction. Whether you like to play the best card games or prefer to think ten steps ahead in one of your favorite strategy board games, this is the class for you. Come join the fun.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Instructor: B. Howard
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Independent Study
During this power plus session, students explore with various art supplies and techniques to ultimately develop their own unique personal style in the arts. The mediums they can choose to work with include painting, jewelry making and creating mosaics.
Grades: 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Instructor: M. Oropeza
Questions? Get in touch.
Transportation to another school site for participation in the Expanded Learning Program will be provided for any pupil who attends a school that is not operating an Expanded Learning Opportunity program. (POWER Plus)