Middle and High School Classes on the Westside   

Onsite Classes for Middle and

High School Students

Middle and High School Classes at Basic Skills: Class Schedule     2008-2009 



Classes at Basic Skills are intended to be supplemental to your home schooling efforts; thus, while you may find they help meet most high school graduation requirements, some courses may need to be completed at home.

Enrollment Information

Admission to classes at Basic Skills is by application only. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Click here to download the class application , or email us to request an application be mailed to you.   
2. Complete the application and mail it, along with the administrative fee of $115 before July 15th or $150 after July 15th (per family), and other required components  to Basic Skills.
3. If you are a new family at Basic Skills, we will contact you to schedule an orientation meeting, at which time you will receive further enrollment information. If you are a returning student, the enrollment forms will be mailed to you.
4. Mail the enrollment forms you receive to each teacher to reserve a spot in each class.

Class Size

Class size varies, though typical enrollment is between 10-17 students. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified by the teacher.

Attendance

Classes meet once or twice a week. Because of this, we will not observe some holidays, such as President's Day and Veteran's Day. Please refer to the School Calendar or call our office if you have any questions about class cancellations.

Tuition, Times, & Fees

Tuition: Varies, see class descriptions for details.

Times: Some classes do not follow the standard timeline. Please see class descriptions for starting and ending times.

Fees: Book or material/lab fees vary by course.

Textbooks

Textbooks must be purchased before the first day of class. Exodus Provisions ( www.exodusbooks.com ) sells all the textbooks that Basic Skills uses. Parents are responsible to purchase textbooks, unless otherwise noted in the course description. All textbooks purchased at Exodus will receive a 5% discount if you mention Basic Skills classes at the time of purchase.

Elementary Classes

Fridays at Basic Skills offer 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 grades 1-3, and an upper elementary class for students grades 4-6. Each class will be limited to fifteen students or less. Students will work together in math, English, and fine arts. The primary class will be taught by Jenny Bumcrot and the upper class will be led by Curt Bumcrot.

Tuition & Materials Fee: $693.00 for the full year ($593.00 tuition and $100.00 materials). These fees can be broken down into 9 monthly payments of $77.00 from September through May if you prefer.

To Apply:

1. Complete the Application for Admission for Elementary Classes.  
2. Complete and sign the Acknowledgement of Liability/Medical Release.
3. Mail the completed application, medical release, along with a non-refundable administrative fee of $50 per family ( unless family has students enrolled in middle or high school classes, then this fee is waived), payable to Basic Skills.
4. You will receive a bill in September for the first of nine monthly payments of $77.00 which includes the material's fee and tuition.
   
   

  2008-2009 School Calendar

1st Quarter

• September 8                Classes Begin
• October 10                   School Picture Day
• November 7                  End of 1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

• November 27-28           Thanksgiving Break
• Dec. 22-Jan. 2              Christmas Break
• January 16                   End of 2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

• March 20                     End of 3rd Quarter
• March 23-27                Spring Break

4th Quarter

• May 22                       End of 4th Quarter
• June 4                        Commencement Ceremony