Meaning-Centered Education
Bringing back meaning and purpose to secondary education…
Designed for student autonomy and choice
Thematic projects related to developmental milestones
Small class sizes with strong connections with teachers and mentor figures
Integrated with the surrounding community
Projects relating to individual passions and interests
Enrichment classes help apply core content to the real-world contexts around them
Focus on setting and achieving personal goals
Self-reflection and transition planning upon graduation
Freedom to create your own path towards your own goals
Online accredited coursework support
Individualized mentoring and academic counseling
Different tracks for different outcomes (College, Trade School, Entrepreneurship, and more)
Individualized Growth Transcripts
Completely Flexible
Offering for Fall 2024 Pilot Program
Individual Mentoring for Growth Transcripts and Personal Projects
“How to Study” Halls for Online Core Coursework
Enrichment with REALM Courses and Teachers
Afterschool Clubs and Tutoring
Friday Hike Day/Project Workspace with Available Teachers
Access to other REALM courses
Day in the Life (full offering)
Can participate as much as you would like…
MORNING 9 am-12 pm
Students start the days with classes or time spent working in the learning cafe’.
Morning classes are designed to start the day in a stimulating fashion before more individualized work periods follow
“How to Study” Halls provide a loose structure with coaching and general academic support
Weeks begin with a class meeting and end the week with a group reflection
LUNCH 12pm - 12:30pm
AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Students then proceed toward afternoon classes that feel more exploratory and applied than traditional classes. REALM Academy will feature slightly increased challenges and accountability.
REALM-type classes (exploration)
Once or Twice weekly
In-class projects (some HW)
Can integrate into core traditional subjects
Example courses…
Number Theory and the Math of Life
History Specialization in Specific Subjects or Time-Periods
Hands-on Science or Engineering Classes
Applied Writing Course or Creative-type Writing
Fun Literature Classes
Art Exploration and Skill Building
Quest: A Learning Adventure
Globe Trotters: Self-Driven Travel Around the World
AFTERSCHOOL 4 pm-6 pm
Clubs
Open Art Room
Reading and Listening to Music in the Park
Improv Comedy
Debate
Game Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Theater Club
Film Club
Tutoring
Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Choose what schedule you want from our full course offering…
Pathways
Different goals need different plans, opportunities, and support…
REALMified Path
REALM + Guidance and Advising
All the flexibility and fun of REALM courses
Limited to routes for Homeschool students (Routes utilizing a PSA signed by a parent)
Alternative colleges and working right after school
Entrepreneurship Path
REALM + Online Coursework (maybe) + Mentorship + Internships
Can be pursued through accredited or non-accredited courses
Specific mentorship for entrepreneurship and internships in final years
Space for project work in developing business ideas
Community College Path
Online Coursework + REALM + SMC + College Guidance
Options to pace with secondary classes, or to get ahead and get credits while in secondary education
Guidance for Dual Enrollment
ASU Accelerate → Online College, pay extra for college credit
Trade School Path
Online Coursework + REALM + Trade School + Internships/Mentorship
Get an accredited diploma and begin completing trade school classes before graduation
Emphasis on internships/apprenticeship/mentorship in final two years of the program
College/University Path
Online + REALM + College Guidance
Fully accredited track, available to apply to colleges and universities everywhere
Guidance for varying options such as Dual Enrollment, Online College Coursework, Application Process, and more
…and any track in between! Willing to discuss any route that makes sense for you and your family!