SWMC-Academy Purchase-Core Curriculum

CORE CURRICULUM

Students will participate and work in the following Google Classroom classes each week:

-Math

-History

-Math

-Language Arts

-Spelling

-Writing Prompts

LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS

Students will meet with Mrs. Collins twice a week for Zoom sessions.

The rest of the week the student will work in Google Classroom on the curriculum and assignments provided. These assignments have been created personally by Mrs. Collins and will involve a variety of different interactive and edtech tools (videos from Mrs. Collins, slideshows, GC assignments, GC activities, GC labs, Youtube links, interactives, vocabulary practice using Quizizz or Quizlet, and more). Each subject will have 4-5 tasks for each week. Students can move at their own pace during the week to complete the weekly tasks. If the student needs help they will be able to put questions in the private GC comments, email Mrs. Collins, or use Google chat. If needed, the student can join Mrs. Collins Zoom help sessions at set times during the week if additional questions arise. 

REQUIREMENTS

-student gmail email to access Google Classroom

-steady wifi access

-student headphones

-quiet area to work on assignments in the home or at a library

-spiral notebook (70 pages or more) for each class

-access to a printer and computer paper

-3-4 days a week to dedicate 3-4 hours on classwork each day

-ability to work independently in Google Classroom

-parent/guardian that will work with the student on assignments, as needed

-parent/guardian to check at the end of the week to confirm the student has completed the weekly assignments so the student will be ready for the next week's Zoom

-signed parent/student expectations agreement

COURSE LENGTH

 The academy program is broken up into two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks of lessons for a total of 36 weeks of learning. This will meet the state requirements for 180 school days. We will follow the schedule you set for your 180 days.

STATE STANDARDS

All classes will meet state and Next Generation standards. 

DETAILED TUITION STATEMENT
Zooms Twice A Week/36 Weeks @ $25/Zoom session =$1800 Total (72 Zooms)

ZOOM PRICE-$1800

Google Classroom Curriculum (Access To 4 Google Classrooms With Full Curriculum. Each core subject class will have 4-5 assignments each for a minimum of 180 assignments each core subject. 

-History (180 assignments in a full year)-$300 for the year ($150/semester)

-Math (180 assignments in a full year)-$400 for the year ($200/semester)

-Science (180 assignments in a full year)-$300 for the year ($150/semester)

-L Arts (180 assignments in a full year)-$400 for the year ($200/semester)

-Spelling (Weekly spelling list/one test a week)-included no extra charge

-Writing Prompts Google Classroom access-included no extra charge

Math and LArts require more feedback on equations and writing revisions, to explain the difference in prices. 

CURRICULUM PRICE-$1400

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Total:Tuition:  $3200

If a payment plan is needed, please email. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

-Language Arts

35 minute live session with Mrs. Collins once a week

Language Arts Google Classroom with 5 assignments per week for 36 weeks (180 assignments)

Language Arts Spectrum workbook

Reading Spectrum workbook (Reading Comprehension Workbook, Nonfiction and Fiction Passages, Analyzing Story Structure, and Critical Thinking Skills)

Weekly spelling list and one live spelling test a week with Mrs. Collins

Spelling Google Classsroom (for additional practice)

Writing Prompts Google Classroom (for creative writing practice)

-History

35 minute live session with Mrs. Collins once a week

History Google Classroom with 5 assignments per week for 36 weeks (180 assignments)

Mark Twain workbook

-Science

35 minute live session with Mrs. Collins once a week

Science Google Classroom with 5 assignments/labs per week for 36 weeks (180 assignments)

-Math

35 minute live session with Mrs. Collins once a week

Math Google Classroom with 5 assignments per week for 36 weeks (180 assignments)

Math practice workbook

-Nature Collection Kit (all students will receive one via mail)-includes 3 plastic specimen collection containers, mini magnifying glass, sticker)

-Science themed sticker pack (themes available: mushrooms, insects, butterflies, horses, forest theme, mini green trees, and weather themes)

-Access to Mrs. Collins Typing.Com Classroom for supplemental (optional) practice