Reading and Writing

IEW

IEW's unique approach provides the structure that students need to develop confidence in the writing process, while gradually guiding them toward greater independence and creativity. The core writing program is supported by materials for reading, grammar, spelling, literature, poetry, public speaking, and more. Parents can choose to focus on writing only or to incorporate the additional aspects of this ELA course.

Orton Gillingham Level 1- Dyslexia Reading Course

Designed for students in reading grade levels 1-4 (approximately), this program serves as an initial introduction to reading, focusing on the most basic consonant-vowel-consonant words. Employing a multisensory approach, it dedicates each session to teaching a single phoneme or rule. The curriculum includes ongoing spiral review, providing crucial repetition that is particularly beneficial for dyslexic learners. Delivery is one hour, twice a week in class, at home, or over Zoom. The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a comprehensive method that is direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive. It is specifically tailored to individuals for whom reading, writing, and spelling pose challenges, such as those with dyslexia.

Orton Gillingham Level 1 Older Students

Designed for students in grades 4-8 (approximately), this program serves as an initial introduction to reading, focusing on the most basic consonant-vowel-consonant words at a faster and more in-depth presentation. Employing a multisensory approach, it dedicates each session to teaching a single phoneme or rule. The curriculum includes ongoing spiral review, providing crucial repetition that is particularly beneficial for dyslexic learners. Delivery is one hour, twice a week in class, at home, or over Zoom.

Orton Gillingham Level 2 Older Readers

Building upon the foundational skills of basic word decoding and sight words, Level Two of the program shifts its emphasis to Latin and Greek affixes, along with root words. This expanded focus aims to enhance vocabulary development, contributing to improved reading fluency, decoding proficiency, and comprehension, especially in the context of multisyllabic words. Complementary to this, supplementary skills will be incorporated to reinforce and strengthen comprehension strategies, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the material. Delivery is one hour, twice a week in class, at home, or over Zoom.

Foreign Languages

ASL Sign Language

ASL is offered to our younger students with drop off or parent attendance. ASL is also offered at a teen/adult level. High school students can earn a foreign language credit through this course. 

Spanish

Spanish is offered to our younger students. It is also offered at a teen/adult level. High school students can earn a foreign language credit through this course.

Chinese

This course is offered virtually for younger learners or teens/adults. High school students can earn a foreign language credit through this course. Fun Learning Chinese introduces students to the fundamentals of the Chinese language, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students learn basic vocabulary, grammar structures, and pronunciation to engage in simple conversations and comprehend essential written texts. Through engaging activities and interactive lessons, students start speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Chinese. From mastering basic vocabulary to understanding grammar rules, each step is designed to empower students to have simple conversations and comprehend essential texts. Along the way, students gain insights into Chinese culture, making your learning experience rich and immersive.

Math U See

Elementary/Middle

This course sequence follows the Math-U-See mastery-based curriculum and provides a comprehensive study of foundational-level mathematics, including number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, and Pre-Algebra. Through step-by-step instruction, visual learning tools, and practical applications, students build a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics and its real-world uses. This curriculum presents each new lesson with practice problems that build on previous lessons while also allowing students to practice previous concepts to build a strong foundation. 

High School

This course sequence follows the Math-U-See mastery-based curriculum and provides a comprehensive study of foundational-level mathematics, including number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, and Pre-Algebra. Through step-by-step instruction, visual learning tools, and practical applications, students build a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics and its real-world uses. This curriculum presents each new lesson with practice problems that build on previous lessons while also allowing students to practice previous concepts to build a strong foundation.

Consumer Math

Consumer Math is a practical high school course that equips students with essential math skills needed for everyday life and financial decision-making. Students learn how to apply mathematics to real-world situations such as budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, shopping, wages, loans, and interest. Through problem-solving and real-life scenarios, students develop the ability to manage personal finances, compare prices, understand financial responsibilities, and make informed consumer choices. This course helps build confidence in using math for daily living and prepares students for financial independence after high school.

Multiplication Bootcamp

Multiplication Bootcamp is an intensive, engaging course designed to help students master multiplication facts with speed, accuracy, and confidence. Through hands-on activities, games, timed practice, and real-world problem solving, students strengthen their understanding of multiplication concepts and build automatic recall of facts from 0–12. This course focuses on strategies, patterns, and repeated practice to improve fluency while making math fun and interactive. By the end of the bootcamp, students will have a strong foundation in multiplication that supports success in higher-level math such as division, fractions, and algebra.

Biology

Biology credit is essential for graduation; this course is based on the standards and learning objectives for the state. There is an accompanying Lab once a week, meeting the requirements for laboratory sciences and aims to prepare students for continued learning following graduation.  Biology is a fundamental building block for a wide array of career fields. This course will use OpenStax text resources, in addition to online resources, video learning, and materials created and prepared by the instructor. There will be hands-on learning and collaborative projects aimed at developing skills using scientific methods and research. Some covered topics include Chemistry of Life; The importance of Nutrition, Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids; Anatomical systems of the body, Cell structure; Enzymes control, Gas Exchange, Photosynthesis and Glycolysis; Botanical medicines, Biotechnology applications; Sustainable systems Ecology; Geological studies; Environmental toxicology. Dissection labs include alternative participation options.

Chemistry

Does everyone need Chemistry? YES! Chemistry knowledge is fundamental to living life well. Cooking is chemistry as is growing that food! We all use it in maintaining our automotives and understanding new technologies, caring our best for body health in every stage of life, creating art and new materials, being savvy to avoid being scammed in the ever-changing world. Chemistry has moved far beyond the white-coat-lab-goggled-stoic science of past perceptions and is integrated in everyday experiences. This course fulfils a graduation requirement for Science with Lab and incorporates state education standards and the American Chemical Society recommendations.  There will be a hands-on lab each week in addition to two classroom periods. We will use OpenStax text, along with materials and lesson plans from the instructor’s resources, creating a catered-to-class experience.  This is taught in a Flipped Classroom model. Each week, students will share chemistry related current info that they find interesting. The goal is to seek an in-depth understanding of how we relate to the chemical molecular building blocks of our world, and the rules that apply to those reactions. Sample topics include Atom Structure and Quantum Mechanics; Molecular Geometry; Titrations, Colloids, Gels and Solutions; Chemical Equations and Reactions; Saponification; Acids, Bases, Buffers and Batteries; Gas Laws; Enthalpy and Specific Heat; Nuclear Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Light spectroscopy; Biochemistry; and Principles of Green Chemistry

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Who likes to COLOR?!  This course is a great option for students seeking a deeper knowledge of human anatomy and extends to mammals and other animals. It is perfect for those interested in healthcare and wellbeing, sports, dance, exercise science, veterinary science, farm animal care, medicine, medical research, or wellness approaches such as nutrition, yoga, therapeutic massage, and physical therapy, and especially art! It is a two-semester course and provides one Science with Lab credit needed for graduation. Teaching model for this class follows a Flipped Classroom, where the students will learn first through coloring and reading, then extend knowledge with hands-on experiences in class and lab. The course utilizes online interactives, OpenStax, two coloring books, and instructor created lessons from abundant resources. Explorative labs include interactions with the body and new technologies, new diagnostics, and microscopic analysis. Are all bodies anatomically the same? Actually, no. An early formal compilation was conducted in 1554 through autopsy and found a great many variances in human structures. A morphed representation was created. Again in the 1800’s Gray’s Anatomy published not the variances found, but a standardized model helpful for teaching. All bodies are not like the models. We will learn this through dissection of animals and prepared specimen.  Alternative experience is available in lieu of physical dissection. We will cover the 11 systems of the human body.



Earth and Space Science (Middle School)

Students will explore the wonders of our planet, its place in the solar system, and the stars beyond a middle school level. Through geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and environmental global systems, students will gain appreciation for our precious Blue Gem. This course focuses on a Systems Science approach that develops a student’s ability to use logic to understand and prepare scientific inquiries. Experiences build science literacy and form links between their studies and engineering and technology.  Students will create hands-on demonstrations, conduct chemical experiments, and use inquiry to test principles covered in the class.  Our Space units include telescopic explorations of the stars and creating a model of discoveries throughout galaxies.  This class includes a focus on current space initiatives.  Students will meet standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards. Recommended grades are 6-8th.