Friday School 2011-2012

Friday School at Basic Skills offers a unique opportunity for elementary students, grades 1-6, to learn and socialize in a small group learning environment. Two classes will be offered: a primary class for students in grades1-3 and an upper elementary class for students in grades 4-6. Each class will be limited to fifteen children or less. Students will work together in math, English, and fine arts. The primary-grade class will be led by Jenny Bumcrot and the upper-grade class will be led by Curt Bumcrot. Drama will be led by Natalie Trust.

Math Lab: Students will advance through various math centers and participate in
numerous skill-building activities that will be customized to meet their individual needs.

Language Arts: Students will focus on learning grammar and developing language
mechanics skills. They will also participate in literature studies as well as have the
opportunity to write short stories, poetry, and engage in other creative-writing activities.

Fine Arts: Students will experience a variety of art media led by a teacher from a
local studio. They will also participate in drama activities on a regular basis.

PE: Weather permitting, students will participate in a variety of games and fitness
activities.

Times: Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a half-hour supervised lunch break. Classes begin on September 9, 2011.

Tuition: $755.00 for the full year.
Materials Fee: $100.00

The tuition and materials fees are combined and broken down into 9 monthly payments (September- May) of $95.00 each.

To Apply: The application process is as follows:
1. Complete the Application for Admission .
2. Complete and sign the Acknowledgement of Liability/Medical Release section.
3. Mail the completed application, along with a non-refundable administrative fee of $75.00 per family, which will reserve your student(s) place in class. If you prefer, you may pay by credit card or by using PayPal on our website (Click the Make a Payment button on
www.basicskills.net).
4. You will receive a bill in September for the first month’s tuition of $95.00. You may also
set up an automatic payment plan on our website by clicking the Make a Payment button. If you choose this option, your first payment will be deducted immediately.

If you have any questions at any point during the application process, please call
the Basic Skills office at 503.650.5282. We look forward to working with you.