Mon/Wed High School Microschool - Winter Semester
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*Note: Elementary Microschool coming Fall of 2025. See also Middle School page.
Get your academics covered in two days. We focus on building personall success skills, conneciton and leadership through academics. We use BYU independent study courses for some of the curriculum to complete at home, through a microschool pilot program (non-accredited.)
*Pods: Groups for like-minded teens - 6 min, up to 12-15 max. Ideally, students take the full day, but individual classes are available too.
*Academics: Get academics started in class to encourage self study at home. We used a flipped learning model - do activities in class, and complete homework at home.
*Homework: Complete homework to get the most out of the courses. A laptop is required for high school students. (Canyon Grove students are issued a laptop.)
*Accountability: Check in + awards/prizes
*Mentored: To encourage & inspire students
*Social: Learn with others, positive peer pressure & out of class activities. We also have a Humanitarian trip in May 2025!
*Curriculum & supplies included: Insofar as possible. You'll need to get your own reading books (purchase or library)
*Calendar: Jan 12 - May 21 (16 wks/semester)
*Student Plans: Full time students will meet with us to create a personalized high school plan.
*BYU Independent Study courses: We use BYU independent study courses in some of our classes. We are allowed to use these as part of the microschool pilot program, but they are not accredited (unless you go through Canyon Grove.) Note that you can take the live class for less than the cost of the independent study course of $209.
*Accreditation & College Courses available: Sign up as a Canyon Grove high school student and you can get high school and early college credits in our in-person setting.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANYON GROVE PARTNERSHIP HERE
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
NON-ACCREDITED 1 DAY
$750/semester or $195/month for 4 payments
or pay per class
NON-ACCREDITED - 2 DAYS
$1295/semester or $345/month for 4 payments
or pay per class
ACCREDITED & EARLY COLLEGE OPTION
Free - Go through Canyon Grove Academy
MONDAY CLASSES
9:30am MON Connections Class - $200/semester
This is the class that connects it all together! Check in to be held accountable. Learn personal skills such as confidence, resilience & time management. We wil do games, activities, and use Sidekick to Hero to build confident & resilient teens. Get connected with your pod! Start off the week great with Monday motivation!
HOMEWORK: Watch videos, work on your goals, practice your skills. (approx 15 min/wk)
10:20am MON/WED Learn Math Fast & Algebra 1 in a Semester - $350/semester - 8th grade+
Learn Math Fast Algebra 1 - We'll cover all of algebra 1 in just 1 semester as we learn math fast! Whether you're just starting alegbra or last semester didn't go so well, you can get algebra done this semester. (Students who aren't ready for algebra or more advancec can work at their level.)
HOMEWORK: work at your level approx 30-45min/day, depending on desire)
11:10am MON The Great Philosophers - $200/semester
Students will expand your thinking as they're introduced to some of the greatest philosophers and philosophies. Students will be able to sort through complex ideas you'll run across later in live and give you context in the logic of morality. This is taught from a conservative viewpoint and are in line with Christian values.
HOMEWORK: little to none
11:10am MON/WED Intro to Personal Finance - CANYON GROVE ONLY
COLLEGE COURSE - This course will be livestreamed with a college professor specially chosen to teach students in a homeschool friendly setting. This is FIN 1060 from UVU. This course counts for college credit AND high school Financial Lit credit.
HOMEWORK: 5+ hours a week
11:55am Lunch - $75/semester
Bring your own, eat with your friends. (free if you're in the class before and after.)
12:25pm MON/WED World History, part 2 - $325 /semester
We' are using the new BYU-IS World History course, and do activities in class then work on some IS homework in class. Homework: approx 2-4 hrs/week
1:30 WED AP Human Geography - $200/semester
Prep for the AP Human Geography test during this class period. Must have completed World Geography.
HOMEWORK: 1-2 hrs/week
1:30 MON/WED English 9 part 2 - $325/semester
We'll use the new BYU-IS English 9 course, and discuss readings/do activities in class then work on IS homework in class. Homework: approx 2-3 hrs/week
BOOKS NEEDED: TBA
2:15pm - 2:30pm MON/WED Portfolio /Planning - $75/year
Add your best work to your portfolio and make plans for the upcoming week. You also get access to 1 year of the Portfolio Graduation Certification program.
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
9:30am WED Lifetime Activities - $200/semester - 7th grade+
Learn about nutrition & exercise and better yet - do fun activities like bowling, hiking, weightlifting, or pickleball. Can also do BYU PE 40 - Fitness for sports in recreation in conjunction. (Please note occasionally this class will start earlier to give enough time for the activity.)
HOMEWORK: If doing BYU PE, you may have some homework.
10:20am MON/WED Learn Math Fast & Algebra 1 in a Semester - $350/semester - 8th grade+
Learn Math Fast Algebra 1 - We'll cover all of algebra 1 in just 1 semester as we learn math fast! Whether you're just starting alegbra or last semester didn't go so well, you can get algebra done this semester. (Students who aren't ready for algebra or more advancec can work at their level.)
HOMEWORK: work at your level approx 30-45min/day, depending on desire)
11:10am WED Beginning Spanish - $200/semester - 7th grade+
Learn basic words & phrases and culture through conversation and storytelling. We'll build fluency and engage using the Total Physical Response method for natural language learning. At the end of the year go on a humanitarian trip to Solferino, Mexico to practice our Spanish!
HOMEWORK: about an hour a week - 15-20 min a day 3-4 x a week
11:10am WED TalkSmart: A Communications Course - $200/semester - 7th grade+
Gain practical tools for effective communication, refine your interpersonal skills, and get greater confidence in personal and professional settings where talking and listening is required!
HOMEWORK: Minimal, use skills you learn in real life.
11:10am MON/WED Intro to Personal Finance - CANYON GROVE ONLY
COLLEGE COURSE - This course will be livestreamed with a college professor specially chosen to teach students in a homeschool friendly setting. This is FIN 1060 from UVU. This course counts for college credit AND high school Financial Lit credit.
HOMEWORK: 5+ hours a week
11:10am MON/WED Algebra 1 in a Semester - $350/semester - 8th grade+
Learn Math Fast Algebra 1 - We'll cover all of algebra 1 in just 1 semester as we learn math fast! Whether you're just starting alegbra or last semester didn't go so well, you can get algebra done this semester. (Students who are more advanced can work on a different math program we decide together.)
HOMEWORK: work at your level approx 30-45min/day, depending on desire)
11:55am Lunch - $75/semester
Bring your own, eat with your friends. (free if you're in the class before and after.)
12:25pm MON/WED World History, part 2 - $325 /semester
We' are using the new BYU-IS World History course, and do activities in class then work on some IS homework in class. Homework: approx 2-4 hrs/week
1:30 WED AP Human Geography - $200/semester
Prep for the AP Human Geography test. Fun games and activities to review! Must have completed World Geography.
HOMEWORK: 1-2 hrs/week
1:30 WED English 9 - $325/semester
We'll use the new BYU-IS English 9 course, and discuss readings/do activities in class then work on IS homework in class. Homework: approx 2-3 hrs/week
BOOKS NEEDED: TBA
2:15pm - 2:30pm MON/WED Portfolio /Planning - $75/year
Add your best work to your portfolio and make plans for the upcoming week. You also get access to 1 year of the Portfolio Graduation Certification program.
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
iCreate Non-Accredited High School - use the portfolio graduation certification to complete your homeschool transcript & diploma. Optional: Earn College credit with the AP World History test.
Accredited / Early College High school - Choose the Canyon Grove option.
Utah Opportunity scholarship - Choose Canyon grove and you can earn this. If you take: 3 BYU-IS AP or concurrent enrollment courses Math, LA & Science and have a GPA of 3.3 or above and get $1000/semester at any Utah school for the first 4 semesters.
PROS/CONS of AP vs College Courses
MEXICO HUMANITARIAN TRIP
We will take a humanitarian trip to Solferino, Mexico to the Find Your Path school founded by the Bates family. Ideally, students will earn their own money for the trip (see the Genius Project on Tuesday!)
Families welcome to attend. Students 14 & under will need a parent to attend with them.
Approx Cost:
$550 /person
$350-$500/Airfare
$100-$200 /excursions and spending $
$100 passport
Total: $1000-$1350
FRIDAY ACTIVITIES
We have middle/high school activities on some Fridays! Here are a few planned activities:
*Go to an escape room
*Teen Service Day
*Rappelling in American Fork Canyon
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