Hybrid Homeschool

Our K–5 Hybrid Program is designed for homeschool families who want consistent academic support and social connection in a nurturing, multi-age classroom. Students join us Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, for guided instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

Ideal for families who:

• Want support in core subjects while continuing homeschool at home
• Need a safe, social environment for their child to thrive
• Appreciate a balance between structured learning and home flexibility

Students receive 11–12 hours per week of instruction, contributing directly to Missouri’s required homeschool hours. We also provide weekly documentation of hours by subject for your records.

At home, families follow teacher-provided plans and optional extensions. Curriculum includes EL Education (Language Arts) and Open Up Resources (Math), enhanced with meaningful projects and literature.

📌 K–5 Program Details:

• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• School Year: 70 full days (August 19, 2025 – May 21, 2026)

💲 2025–2026 Tuition:

• $2,100/year for the first student ($30/day)
• $1,750/year per sibling ($25/day)
• $200 discount if paid in full (per family)
• 10-month payment plan available

🌿 Founding Family Specials (Now through August 9th):

• 🎓 Tuition Discount: All students qualify for the sibling rate of $1,750
• 📝 Registration Fee Waived: $100 savings for families who enroll by August 9
• 💸 Pay-in-Full Bonus: Get an additional $200 off if paying in full

💵 Additional Fees (K–5):

• One-time $100 registration fee per family (unless already paid through another enrolled sibling)
• $150 curriculum & supply fee (per student)
• $100 technology fee only if we provide a laptop or Chromebook
• Families provide basic supplies (pencils, paper, folders, highlighters, etc.)

Our Middle School Hybrid Program is perfect for homeschool families who want deep, interdisciplinary learning in a flexible format. Students in Grades 6–8 attend in-person learning Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00–11:30 AM in 8-week blocks. Each module combines English Language Arts, social studies, science, and the arts, encouraging critical thinking, creative expression, and student-led inquiry.

This program is multi-level aligned, meaning students can work at the level that fits them best — whether they're ready to try a Beginning, Competent, or Mastery-level task. Learners are grouped by interest and readiness, not strict grade levels, and every module ends with a public Exposition Day where students present their final work.

• 🧠 Attend Tues–Thurs, 8:00–11:30 AM (required)
• 🎯 Fridays are optional but highly encouraged for project work
• 🏡 Students complete some reading and assignments at home
• 🎓 Exposition attendance is required (may fall on a Friday or Saturday)

🌟 2025–2026 Learning Modules

Year A Theme: Identity, Innovation, and Justice
Each module is interdisciplinary and designed to build critical thinking, communication, empathy, and creativity.

🧠 Module 1: Myths, Identity, and Meaning

📅 August 26 – October 16, 2025
🗓️ Expo: Friday, October 17 at 5:30 PM 

Theme: How do myths help us understand ourselves and the world?

Students explore storytelling, symbolism, and personal identity through ancient myths and original writing. They'll create and share their own myths using writing, illustration, and oral storytelling.

Performance Task:
Present a written and illustrated original myth at Mythology Stories Night, a public celebration of student storytelling.

Integrated Areas:
Reading • Writing • Social Studies • Art • Speaking & Listening

Optional Extension Activities (at home):

• Research ancient belief systems and myth origins
• Study constellations and how ancient people explained them
• Create myth-inspired art, comics, or visual timelines

🛠️ Module 2: Designing for Change

📅 October 21 – December 19, 2025 (skipping Thanksgiving week)
🗓️ Expo: Friday, December 19 at 5:30 PM 

Theme: How can we use innovation to solve real-world problems?

Students use design thinking to identify local or global issues, brainstorm solutions, and create persuasive presentations or prototypes of their ideas.

Performance Task:
Present your solution or invention at the Design for Change Expo, open to families and community members.

Integrated Areas:
Writing • STEM • Civics • Marketing • Visual Design

Optional Extension Activities (at home):

• Research real-world change-makers
• Learn about sustainable materials and simple machines
• Design posters, campaigns, or infographics to promote your solution

⚖️ Module 3: Surviving the Impossible

📅 January 6 – February 27, 2026
🗓️ Expo: Friday, February 28 — Time TBD (public venue such as the library) 

Theme: How do people survive and resist injustice?

Through memoirs, historical sources, and group discussions, students explore stories of survival and resistance — then create reflective projects to honor the strength of individuals and communities.

Performance Task:
Share personal reflections and researched narratives during the Pop-Up Justice Presentation, a student-led event on human rights and resilience.

Integrated Areas:
Literature • History • Ethics • Personal Writing • Media

Optional Extension Activities (at home):

• Explore survival science (shelter, nutrition, stress)
• Study the Holocaust, boarding schools, or other resistance movements
• Create artwork or writing in tribute to a historical figure

🌱 Module 4: Feeding the Future

📅 March 3 – May 1, 2026 (skipping Spring Break: March 30 – April 3)
🗓️ Expo: Friday, May 1 at 5:30 PM 

Theme: How do food systems impact people and the planet?

Students explore sustainability, global food systems, and local food access through persuasive writing, research, and advocacy. They’ll develop projects aimed at creating positive change.

Performance Task:
Present advocacy pieces or eco-projects at the "Nature + Us" Sustainability Showcase, highlighting student solutions for a healthier future.

Integrated Areas:
Reading • Writing • Environmental Science • Geography • Economics

Optional Extension Activities (at home):

• Map global food production and access
• Explore plant life cycles, gardening, or composting
• Create digital media or posters to raise awareness about food justice

🎯 Why It Works

• Student Choice: Learners choose their challenge level and how they demonstrate mastery
• Multi-Level Aligned: All modules include tiered activities for Beginning, Competent, and Mastery levels
• Interdisciplinary: Modules cover ELA, social studies, science, and art in a meaningful, connected way
• Community Connection: Each module ends in a public event where students share their learning with family and guests

💻 Technology Expectations

Students are expected to bring a laptop or Chromebook to class. Assignments, writing, and collaboration often happen via Google Classroom or digital tools like blogs, slideshows, and shared docs.

If your student does not have access to a personal device, a school device can be provided for use during class with a $100 technology fee per 8-week module.

💲 Tuition & Discounts

• $500 per 8-week module
• Save with multi-module bundles:
  $950 for 2 modules
  $1,350 for 3 modules
  $1,600 for all 4 modules
• Sibling Discount: 10% off for each enrolled sibling
  $450 for 1 module
  $855 for 2 modules
  $1,215 for 3 modules
  $1,440 for all 4 modules

🌿 Founding Family Specials – Now through August 9

• 🎓 Tuition Discount: All students qualify for the sibling rate — even without an enrolled sibling
• 📝 Registration Fee Waived: Save $100 when you enroll by August 9

💵 Additional Fees

• One-time $100 registration fee per family (unless already paid through K–5 enrollment)
• $100 technology fee per module (only if we provide a device)
• Book Costs: Families must purchase or borrow required books (a list is provided after registration)
• Students have access to art and supply carts, but families are responsible for any specialty materials needed for individual projects

📞 To Enroll or Learn More
Contact Mathina Starks at 636-259-9711
📧 Email: [email protected]