Fundamentals is a new program offering from Circle designed for students in grades 7 and 8. This program serves as a core academic opportunity to provide students with a full day of classes in an integrated learning environment on our Foundations campus.
This rigorous academic program will present 7th and 8th grade students core subjects in a grade level classroom environment. The goal of the FUNDAMENTALS pilot program is to prepare students for the next transition in their education - High School - by partnering parents and instructors to provide "fundamentals" to encourage the success of each student through increased responsibility, independence, and accountability in the integrated subject areas offered.
Courses and Textbooks
This program requires purchase of course textbooks for each student. Parents are responsible for purchase of the required textbooks for all courses for their student. Some textbooks and resources for this program are still under development and will be finalized by March 5, 2010.
| Class | 7th Grade Texts | 8th Grade Texts |
|---|---|---|
| Literature and Writing | IEW Student Writing Intensive Level B / U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons, Vol. 1: Explorers to the Gold Rush
| IEW Student Writing Intensive Level B / U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons, Vol. 1: Explorers to the Gold Rush
|
| Worldview/Bible | Who Is God and Can I Really Know Him, Biblical Worldview of God and Truth by: John Hay | Summit Ministries' Lightbearers How to be Your Own Selfish Pig by Susan Schaffer McCauley |
| History | TBD | TBD |
| Study Skills and Strengths | Study Skills that Stick by Dr. Margaret Nuzum
| Study Skills that Stick by Dr. Margaret Nuzum
|
| Art History | TBD | TBD |
| Science | General Science, 2nd edition by Apologia | Physical Science, 2nd edition by Apologia |
Course grades are assigned by the Fundamentals instructors with weekly assignment sheets or "study guides" developed by the instructors to guide the at-home instruction and lessons to be completely daily.
Structure
This program offers a full-day schedule (9:00am - 3:15pm) one day a week for students in grades 7 and 8 Students must elect the full program (6 classes per day) and may not take individual classes. Subject periods will vary - i.e. Science and Literature/Writing classes have a 70-minute teaching period; History, Art History, and Bible have 50-minute teaching periods; and the Study Skills and Strengths class is a 30-minute teaching period.
Classes for the first semester will begin on Thursday August 19, 2010 for the Winter Springs location and Friday, August 20, 2010 for the Winter Park location. The program also includes a thirty-minute lunch allowing additional time for student socialization.
Beginning in the 2010-11 school year Circle will be revising the dress code for all students enrolled in classes and programs. The new policy will require students to wear either a short or long sleeve polo shirt. Students will no longer be permitted to wear T-shirts on any of the campus locations. A final copy of the new dress code will be posted later in the spring.
Locations
- Thursdays at Metro Church in Winter Springs
- Fridays at Calvary Assembly Church in Winter Park
Registration and Fees
If a class does not have sufficient registration, parents will be contacted and registration fees will be refunded. Class sizes are limited so registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note: Class offerings, instructors, and schedules are subject to change.
| Program | Time period | Duration | Reg. Fee * | Part. Fee ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals | 1 - 6.25 hour period / week | 30 weeks | $ 100.00 | $ 1,700.00 |
* Registration fees are due at time of registration and are non-refundable.
** Participation fees may be paid in full by August 1, 2010 or in 10 monthly payments beginning August 1, 2010.