Tuition:
* Early Bird Tuition Rate, Postmarked before July 1: $500/year or 10 payments of $50
* Regular Tuition Rate, Postmarked after June 30: $550/year or 10 payments of $55
Supply Fee: $50, a one-time, non-refundable fee for class supplies and teacher-created materials.
Class Description: Strong written communication is foundational to every subject in a child’s education. When this critical base is formed early and well, it provides students with priceless academic ability and confidence throughout their schooling years. This class lays the groundwork for writing, grammar and reading success in the year to come and the years to follow.
For writing, the teacher will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s (IEW) Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales, where a wide variety of adventures will supply a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. Students will write well-structured, short, imaginative paragraphs throughout the year. Grammar and usage cover punctuation, capitalization, proper word usage, the eight parts of speech and basic sentence structure. Students will practice expanding sentences weekly and will write well-structured three-paragraph reports and stories by year-end.
Grammar will be light but thorough, covering punctuation, capitalization, proper word usage, the eight parts of speech and basic sentence structure. The teacher will provide a grammar syllabus, weekly introductions/reviews, and regular quizzes/tests; but on the whole, grammar will be taught at home by a parent. The required “open-and-go” curriculum should eliminate any advance preparation for parents.
In addition to writing and grammar, students will read four classic, on-level chapter books from various genres and study a sprinkling of poetry. The teacher will also provide an at-home book list for extra credit.
After Spring Break, cursive handwriting will be mandatory on final writing assignments. Neatness and organization are required.
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Requirements at Home:
Parent Orientation: A required parent orientation will be scheduled prior to the first class.
Texts and Chapter Books:
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