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WHAT IS A MICRO SCHOOL?
"The term micro-school is relatively new. It refers to a new movement in alternative education to reinvent the one-room-schoolhouse. Classes are typically smaller and multi-aged. Classes may be taught directly, or students may use technology or inquiry methods to explore ideas. Tuition is usually lower than neighboring private schools. Micro-schools borrow most of their ideas from the very best in education, offering students a smaller, personalized pathway for learning."
Read more about how our school is different here.
WHAT GRADES DO YOU OFFER?
Our center will focus and be geared for all grades PK-12 depending on the classes offered. We offer all types of classes and courses throughout the week, so watch our calendar closely as classes will max out. We will constantly change and add courses to provide our homeschooling community the classes that are most exciting and desired for our students.
WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED?
Our center offers a variety of courses and will be constantly changing. We will be offering classes (age appropriate) on entrepreneurship, wood working, welding, arts & crafts, science experiments, music, foreign language, PE/sports camps, sewing, 3D printing, cooking, baking, book clubs, study groups, social clubs, parties and more.
We offer occasional clubs & classes for parents too. We also offer tutoring for reading and math. Let us know if you have an idea you'd like us to add to our rotation.
WHY MULTI-AGED CLASSES INSTEAD OF GRADE LEVELS?
There are many benefits to learning in a mixed-age group. We believe that in mixed-age groups students can share their strengths and improve their weaknesses in unique ways. It also allows for students with similar interests to collaborate regardless of their “grade level.”
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We are located in Loveland, CO. We stared out in our home and have recently opened our own center in order to accommodate more students. We are unique in that we are the first in opening a learning center quite like ours. Our family owns and operates a metal fabrication company, so we hope we will soon be able to offer our older students some unique opportunities for learning real life skills and trades such as construction & welding.
WHAT ARE YOUR SCHOOL DAYS/HOURS?
Our micro school will run Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm during the school year. Tutoring will take place in the afternoons & evenings. We will offer a variety of courses each week at different times. If your child is homeschooled and you'd like them to interact with other students or if you need a place for your child to do their learning away from home for a day or more, we are here for you too!
Our summer enrichment program will run weekly 9-12pm. Tutoring, clubs, and activities will follow.
WHAT KIND OF LEARNERS ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS SCHOOL?
Learners that are curious and eager will do best in our environment. That being said, we believe that all children are curious and can thrive with us. The beauty of a micro school is that students are part of a learning community pursuing common goals while receiving the individualized instruction they need to thrive.
DO YOU OFFER SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
Due to our small staff and small school, we are unable to provide services to students with significant special needs. That being said, we have experience working with gifted learners as well as students with mild learning challenges such as ADHD, Dyslexia, anxiety, OCD, etc. We also believe that simply being in a micro school environment can provide effective intervention for these types of learning challenges. We are happy to talk with families to determine if our school can fit your child’s needs.
WHAT IS PASSION-DRIVEN EDUCATION?
"The goal of passion-driven education is to preserve and perpetuate the senses of awe and excitement all young children inherently have, fueling a lifelong love of learning. A successful method of education must incorporate a child's interests. -Conner Boyack