September 14 - ORIENTATION

September 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9, 16, 30

December 7, 14

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 15, 22, 29

April 5, 12

Discover Program is for ages four through seven, who have mastered self care and are ready for drop-off. We have a blast reading great books, creating fun projects, and trying simple experiments. Students are engaged in learning how to share, listen, communicate, encourage, try-again, ask questions, and practice good manners. Parents will need to assist at home with occasional simple home projects and challenges, and students will prepare some class projects and show-offs to share with parents. Students bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy recess.

Tuition:  $360/year plus class supply fee

Class supply fee will be determined based on registration numbers and will be invoiced in September/October.

EXPLORE Program is for ages eight through ten, who are ready engage and advance. Based on ability, books will be assigned and thoroughly enjoyed with projects and activities that enhance learning. History will come to life with biographies, maps, and did-you-know facts. We will sharpen those communication and follow-through skills, and consistently practice good manners. Students will discover science facts and do experiments to cement learning. Parents will need to assist at home occasional projects and challenges. Students will have homework, and complete both individual and class projects.

Tuition:  $380/year plus class supply fee

Class supply fee will be determined based on registration numbers and will be invoiced in September/October.

MS Challenge is for ages 11-13 (maybe 14, depending on readiness). MS Challenge students should be ready to take it up a notch and fully engage. Based on general ability level of group, books will be assigned and thoroughly enjoyed with projects, skits, videos, and activities that enhance learning. History will come to life with biographies, maps, field trips, and writing activities. We will sharpen those communication and follow-through skills, and consistently practice good manners. Students will discover science concepts and do experiments to cement learning. Parents will need to help ensure that homework is completed and returned. An age-appropriate number of book reports, projects (individual and class), and writing/video assignment will be expected. We're really excited about this year's plans for this group!

Tuition:  $380/year plus class supply fee

Class supply fee will be determined based on registration numbers and will be invoiced in September/October.

HS Challenge is for ages 14-18, depending on readiness). These  students should be ready to take ownership of their learning experience and make it count. Based on general ability level of group, books will be assigned and thoroughly enjoyed with projects, skits, videos, and activities that enhance learning. History will come to life with biographies, maps, field trips, and writing activities. HS students will be expected to represent themselves well, do their cheerfully do their best work. This group will be together for certain hours, and will have the opportunity (at registration) to choose from a couple of class options for other hours. Each semester, there will be book reports, projects, writing assignments, and a small amount of material to be completed at home, along with homework. Primarily on their own, students will be expected to communicate with teachers, complete homework, and ensure everything is completed on time. 

Tuition:  $430/year plus class supply fee

Class supply fee will be determined based on registration numbers and will be invoiced in September/October.

HS Challenge

Look what our high schoolers are learning this year!

American Characters & Cultures

The Unique Geography of the United States

Cinema Studies

Faith Foundations of American Government

Speech

Bee Keeping 101/102

Personal Finance

Life Skills you NEED

Psychology from a Christian Perspective

American Artists

Art Medium Sampler

Our high schoolers will spend time learning together as a whole group, and spend time in smaller groups based on the class selections made at registration. Classes are meant to help students with learning and working in a group setting, provide guidance for group and indpendent projects and homework, and a safe place to build and sharpen skills that will benefit them in college, tech school, work, and family life.

This program is not meant to be academically rigorous, but does require that both parents and students understand that all are expected to be actively engaged and striving to do their best on the few projects that are assigned.

Lots of time is built in for social interaction and friendship-building!

American Characters and Cultures

As we celebrate our 250th year, let's take a look at the people and cultures that shaped our nation! We'll also explore the physical characteristics and geography of the United States that help to shape our day to day live in America.

For other hours, classes will be determined by student selection at registration. See descriptions below to help with class selection.

Cinema Studies

Full year.

Experience great literature through a combination of reading and watching movies. Specific books covered will be determined by teacher and student experience.

Life Skills you NEED

Full Year

It's fun to learn Life Skills with a group! Come join us as we tackle some basic new adult questions and skills.

Faith Foundations of US Gov't

Full Year.

Together, we'll explore how the Bible shaped the soul of western culture, how prayer has been a key component of foundational moments in our history, and what our foundational documents say about faith.

Psychology

Semester

This lighthearted course will give teens the important basics to help build self awareness through understanding how teens’ minds work, understand the ancient basis for psuchology today, gain a grasp of the basics of mental health, help a friend during hard times.

Speech

Semester

A fun study of great speeches and how they helped shape history. Basic speech types covered and practiced for Speech credit.

American Artists

Semester

Let's take a look at both some well-known and not so well known American artists, and the statements they may be trying make through art. Class will copy styles of their favorites.

Financial Literacy

Semester

Let's help prepare them for managing money throughout their lives! This is a life skills math credit. Class will teach skills for managing money, making financial decisions, planning for future, and more.

Art Medium Sampler

Semester

Wanna try something new? We'll try our hand at different art mediums--some may be familiar to you, and others completely unfamiliar. You may discover a passion for a new creative process!

Each Monday, Academy students gather for a fun and enriching group learning experience. Students attend for the duration of the daily program, and we roll together history, science, literature, health, logic, citizenship, and more! A combination of purchased and created curricula is used to make an awesome program!

IMPORTANT INFO

• This is a faith-based program, and we strive to honor God in all we say, do, wear, read, watch, and promote. Students, teachers, and parents are expected to do the same.
• All students attend Prayer & Pledge, with opportunities provided for leadership.
• Program Time

Discover: 8:45am to 12:30pm
Explore: 8:45am to 1:30pm
MS Challenge: 8:45am to 1:30pm
HS Challenge: 8:45am to 2:30pm

• One parent from each family chooses ONE DAY PER SEMESTER to be onsite for the Academy day, to assist with making sure the day runs smoothly. There are also a few opportunities for parents to serve by planning and executing a holiday observance activity. Parents will choose their onsite day at the required Orientation.
• By Orientation, families should have received and accepted their invite to the Academy communication app. One parent from each family, and all high school students are expected to be active on the app. It has guards and protections that allow communication that is visible to parents and allows engagement without the need for personal contact info to be visible. Other students are welcome to be active on the app with parent permission. Teachers will not give out their personal details, and will not communicate about Academy via private means--asking teachers and staff to do this goes against our Safe & Secure operating policy.
• One Let's Go Monday field trip is planned per semester--details provided at Orientation.
• We have a strict no gum, no candy, and no drinks except plain water during class time at Academy. All teachers, students, and parents are expected to honor the policy while on campus. These items are allowed during lunch in the designated area, but must be finished/tossed before returning to class areas. Make sure your student understands so they aren't surprised and upset if they are called out on their failure to honor this attendance agreement.

If you're ready to register your student for Guardians Academy, then JOIN Big Country Home Educators, complete membership requirements (pick up your BCHE photo IDs, get access to the member site, and start choosing which BCHE programs and activities that best fit your family!