Classical Academy for Homeschoolers

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​The learning continues at home!

Partnering with parents

We are a part-time homeschool program, and rely on you as the parent-educator to complete the curriculum goals that we are unable to accomplish in just two days a week. It is critical for parents to provide the instruction and monitoring of at-home assignments. These assignments are different from a typical homework assignment. Homework is a student practicing what they've already learned in class. At-home assignments are designed to be an extension of the learning and often require a team effort between parent and student. 
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Academic Structure

At Platte River Classical Academy for Homeschoolers (PRACAH),​coursework will be divided into five days of assignments. Two days a week, students will attend classes. Lessons on these days will focus on lecture, question/answer, and hands-on activities. Three days a week, students will complete assignments at home where parents will function as the primary educators of their students. Take time to explore our middle-school classes.

Teachers will assist and/or provide tools to assess each student and provide grades throughout the year. Our university-style structure will prepare students for their high-school experience and beyond. 

Learn more about the Classical Approach to Education and the Benefits of our model.


Two Year Rotations


Core Science and Humanities are set up on a two year rotation. Language Arts and Engineering align with the Humanities curriculum when possible.


Rotation 1. 

Rotation 2. 

The next year, we cycle back to Rotation 1.

Humanities:
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Grades 5 & 6 will do:
  • Rotation 1 - Ancient History
  • Rotation 2 -Middle Ages - Age of Discovery

Grades 7 & 8 will do:
  • Rotation 1 - Early Modern History to 1850
  • Rotation 2 - Modern History 1850 - current
Core Sciences:

Grades 5 & 6 will do:
  • Rotation 1 - Earth Science
  • Rotation 2 - Physical Science 

Grades 7 & 8 will do:
  • Rotation 1 - Chemistry
  • Rotation 2 - Life Science

Assignments and Grades

Students at this level are responsible for knowing what their assignments are. Assignments will be posted by teachers in Google Classroom. Parents should log-in using your student's account in order to see assignments and plan your at-home learning times. We recommend that students use an assignment book as well. 

Teachers will provide feedback and/or grades on some assignments. This information will all be available through TeacherEase. We ask  parents to check TeacherEase regularly as you monitor your child's progress, and we encourage you to communicate with teachers if you have any questions regarding assignments or grades.

Please remember that we do not provide an official report card. As a homeschool parent, you are ultimately responsible for your student's progress including keeping grades and supplying a report card to future schools. Please ask if you have questions about this process. We are always happy to to help.
Literature

Literature is an important part of any education. The Classical model recommends reading two to four books a month! Both Humanities and Language Arts classes may assign some reading. However, if your student needs more to read, here is a list of recommended reading choices to inspire you and your student on their literary journey.

Plagiarism

PRA Classical Academy does not tolerate plagiarism. If a student turns in a plagiarized paper, he/she will automatically receive a zero on that assignment. There will be a meeting called between the student, the parent, the teacher, and the administration to ensure that the student understands the seriousness of the offense. For more information on plagiarism visit: Plagiarism.org