Class Size, Structure, & Schedules
We gathered input from our beginning families to create our calendar this year. We will do the same next August.
2024/25 Calendar
Class Meets –
Mondays – Thursdays from 9:30AM-2:30PM
Class Size –
We will cap enrollment at no more than 16.
Structure
Grade Levels Served –
We serve grades 3-8. (We can make exceptions for 2nd graders who are strong applicants.) Our goal would be to eventually offer a class/microschool for grades 2-4 and a class for grades 5-8 at our location.
Schedule
Because we…
- Have a small class size
- Have only one class
- Have a select community who benefit from our teaching model
- Get to know our students and only teach them what we know they need
- A strict behavior system
- Integrate “Specials Classes” (Art, Music, & P.E.) into our Flexible Learning Block and Student Exploration times
We do not need as much time as a typical school to get through the curriculum each day and year.
Our Daily Schedule –
Each day we will have a morning meeting, Math, English, Student Exploration (individualized learning time), lunch, brain break/mindfulness, as well as a large Flexible Learning Block.
The Flexible Learning Block –
Teachers build units of learning that incorporate Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Writing into projects, thematic units, hands on learning, etc. Some units will be for the whole class, differentiated for ability/grade, and others will be in small groups. Teachers will also build choice and take into account student interests to build these units.
We will also be partnering with The Gifted Collective to allow scheduling of before and after school activities for children who want to participate or for families who need longer learning days. Students enrolled in the Gifted Microschool will receive a discount on all enrichment courses at The Gifted Collective!