Monday Middle School Microschool - Winter Semester
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*Note: Elementary Microschool coming Fall of 2025.
Let us help your middle school student master skills, as we focus on accountability and consistency with fun hands on classes and completing and turning in homework.
*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.
*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 13 - May 12 (15 wks/semester)
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
MONDAYS
$750/semester or $195/month for 4 payments
WEDNESDAYS - 1/2 day
$500/semester or $135/month for 4 payments
MONDAY & 1/2 DAY WED
$1100/semester or $300/month for 4 payments
MONDAY SCHEDULE
Please note: There IS HOMEWORK! It is mostly off-line for middle school students.
9:30am 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 Astronomy - $200/semester
Discover the wonders of the universe as we study the solary system, galaxies and space exploration. Filled with hands-on activities, labs and games! Homework: Short, engaging reading + chosen videos & handwritten activities. (We will use the Good and the Beautiful and more!) (approx 1-2 hrs/week)
11:10am Math Mastery - $200/semester
Get inspired to learn math with a new math mindset! Take a placement test at the beginning of the semester, then work at your own level. Choose from Math Mammoth packets or Learn Math Fast to earn the next level of your math goal. Alternatively, bring your own if you have math you like. Homework: work on leveled packets or your own math. (approx 15-30min/day, depending on desire)
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! Even if you've already started, you can get algebra done this semester. Homework: work on leveled packets or your own math. (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 Ancient History/LA - $300/semester
2-in-1 class! Learn about ancient history famous people, places & cultures. Create a timeline & maps. Explore ancient myths and learn to write your own. Study the greek & latin roots. Learn english skills and earn badges. Homework: Read literature & non-fiction, language arts skills, projects (approx 2-3 hrs/week)
2:10pm -2:30pm Portfolio /Planning - $75/year
Wrap up your day right! Students will add their best work to their portfolio and plan what to do for homework in 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.)
10:20am 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
10:20am 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 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! Even if you've already started, you can get algebra done this semester. Homework: work on leveled packets or your own math. (approx 30-45min/day, depending on desire)
11:10am Math Mastery - $200/semester
Get inspired to learn math with a new math mindset! Take a placement test at the beginning of the semester, then work at your own level. Choose from Math Mammoth packets or Learn Math Fast to earn the next level of your math goal. Alternatively, bring your own if you have math you like. Homework: work on leveled packets or your own math. (approx 15-30min/day, depending on desire)
11:55am - 12:25pm Lunch - $75/semester
Bring your own, eat with your friends. (free if you're signed up for the morning classes.)
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. (May have an additional cost).
Go to an escape room
Teen Service Day
Rappelling in American Fork Canyon
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