Champion Preparatory Academy - Online Curriculum Choices For the 2020-2021 School Year - One School, Many Choices
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Champion Preparatory Academy One School, Many Choices Online Curriculum Choices For the 2020-2021 School Year 1935 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703 www.championprep.org admissions@championprep.org 04/01/2020 1
Dear Families, Welcome to a whole new world of learning. Schooling at home has just gotten easier and, because of technology, offers a much higher level of personalization and excellence in education for the home educator. CPA offers an online Web-based learning environment featuring a media-rich, online curriculum for grades K through 12. This Web-based curriculum can be accessed through any internet connection and browser using a personal computer (PC) or Macintosh. With animation, video clips, and other exciting multimedia, Unlike traditional textbook curriculums, CPA Online Curriculum has a diverse, vibrant mix of entertaining lessons, assignments, and quizzes. Fun-filled lessons are created to captivate students' attention and engage them in learning. Interactive learning games, web links, and off-computer projects create opportunities for in-depth study. Automatic grading and lesson planning tools allow CPA teachers to easily set calendar dates for semester or year-long schedules. Our online curriculum offers all core subjects, plus a variety of exciting electives, which can be used as part of a core curriculum, a summer school option, credit recovery, or specialized courses. There are over 120 Courses and 35 electives to choose from. Most electives are for grades 7-12. CPA Online Curriculum can accommodate a range of students — regardless of their proficiency levels. At-risk students have more opportunities to review and practice to establish baseline skills. Mainstream students can explore concepts more thoroughly to acquire a deeper understanding. Advanced students can tackle more challenging problems to extend their knowledge. Lastly, the assessment-guided content helps provide individualized instruction to students. Students and parents can gauge student progress throughout the year using online diagnostic tests that report results for your student or take advantage of individual study plans that are automatically generated in each subject. Students may choose remedial, basic, honors or AP courses. Families must additionally enroll in our CPA Homeschool Academy Private School for recordkeeping, guidance, transcripts and more. Please download the CPA Homeschool Academy Information Packet (www.championprep.org/documents )for more information. The online curriculum is an add on option for our CPA Homeschool members. It is our prayer that you will choose our CPA courseware to supplement your curriculum or for a full curriculum o to provide the support you need to ensure a successful home-education program. We are here to serve you and your family. Please contact our staff if you have questions or need further information. Blessings, Ms. Vicki Phillips, MA Founder/Executive Director 2
Online Curriculum Teacher Online Instruction (Additional Enrollment Option) • Parents may purchase this option anytime during the school year. • Teacher Tutoring is provided by Champion Preparatory Academy teachers. • All teachers are Christian, background-checked, and work in our on-campus program. • Tutoring is available for all core courses (Math, English, History, Science). • Tutoring is online with a webinar approach. The teacher can have the student demonstrate their work, or the teacher can provide a demonstration or discussion. • The student must contact the teacher to set up a tutoring session. • Minimum sessions are 30 minutes. • Allow 24 hours for the teacher to respond to your request for tutoring. • Teachers are not available Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. • Purchase in blocks of 5 or 10 hours. Additional sessions can be added. OPTION 1: COMPASS ONLINE CURRICULUM (K-5) The K-5 online program is one of the best programs available for teaching reading skills and math. We use the Compass Learning Odyssey curriculum for our K-5 Online courses. Reading/Language Arts: Reading/Language Arts focuses on these five building blocks in a comprehensive curriculum that interweaves listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This reading and language arts program supports each student’s learning style and level of achievement. Reading/language arts skills are essential for every child. And the latest research tells us that a strong reading program is built on five components: 1.Phonemic awareness 2.Phonics 3.Fluency 4.Vocabulary comprehension The interactive conversational interface engages students more deeply in the learning process, whether they are learning phonics or reading a novel. For young readers, a systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, meaningful instruction in context, and direct instruction in decoding and comprehension with unique decodable readers. The decodable readers are "versions" of the unit story designed with components that assist struggling readers with the text. As students progress from learning to read, to reading to learn, Reading/Language Arts develops their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. The reading activities provide standards-based explicit instructional strategies, systematic teaching, modeling, and ample opportunities for students to practice and experience success. Writing Tools: How do students become good writers? Practice, practice, practice. Like playing the cello or speaking fluent French, developing strong writing skills takes practice. Our CPA Online Academy has a word-processing program enriched with everything a student needs to become a confident writer: note cards, mind maps, templates, and more. Writer’s Corner (Kindergarten) and Story Creator (Grades 1) feature interactive learning environments where students learn to read, write, and express their thoughts. Children create their own unique stories with characters, scenery, and vocabulary words of their choosing. Math: The Math curriculum will lead students through the exciting and challenging landscape of math. Young students must acquire fundamental math skills to build a meaningful context for more advanced knowledge. Math demystifies the world of numbers and engages them in math’s fascinating challenges and puzzles. The interactive approach brings the world of math alive with highly engaging skill-building activities. These lessons employ real- world contexts in which students can apply ideas, tools, and manipulatives. 3
OPTION 1 con’t: COMPASS ONLINE CURRICULUM (K-5) Science: Grades 1 & 2 : The Online Science curriculum gives students an interactive and engaging way to build scientific core knowledge and tie academic content to real-world exploration and application. ●Supplements existing curriculum with engaging activities in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science ●Addresses science theory, principles, concepts, and real-world applications ●Teaches students how to gather, organize, and interpret data Social Studies: Grades 1& 2: Social Studies engages students in the world around them. The more in tune students are with their history, their government, and the society of the world around them, the more successful they'll be as students — and eventually, as adults. The Online Social Studies brings those topics to life, illustrating their relevance to today's students in a way that is engaging and interactive. ●Is aligned to state standards ●Reflects the very latest confirmed research about how students engage, think & learn ●Includes powerful summative and formative assessment tools that measure progress and prescribe individualized learning paths ●Promotes exploration, cooperative learning, problem solving, reflection, and real-world connections — all while engaging students’ imagination. OPTION 2: IGNITIA ONLINE CURRICULUM (3-12) This is a great option for families that prefer a Christian curriculum with high standards. Champion teachers grade essay lessons and exams with Basic Enrollment, and with the Deluxe Enrollment, the teacher will additionally be in contact with the student on a weekly basis to make sure they stay motivated. Deluxe Enrollment also includes enrollment in Champion Preparatory Academy Private School for recordkeeping and legal fulfillment. Placement Testing is provided for 3rd through 12thgrade at no extra cost. Placement testing can be used to determine if your student has gaps in their education, so we can assign just the right curriculum to fill in any gaps. Placement testing is optional. History and Geography is a complete, Bible-based curriculum. The goal of these courses is to develop students' understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The curriculum targets this goal by focusing on six major themes: Geography (World and American), History (World History and Religious History), Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies. Bible is a Christ-centered curriculum with a developmental, in-depth study of the Old and New Testaments. Using the King James Version, this Bible curriculum covers a variety of biblical material to assist in the development of practical Christian living. The Bible curriculum provides seven major themes: Theology, Attributes of God, Biblical literature, Biblical geography, Christian growth, Christian evidence, and a special emphasis for each grade level. Language Arts targets the sequential development of communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Because Language Arts is an integrated program, the elementary grades weave skill topics (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) together within units. In the middle and high school grades, skills are developed unit by unit. The major strands are detailed as follows: Reading (Vocabulary, Comprehension Skills, Literature Studies), Writing (Spelling, Penmanship, Grammar, Composition). Science is an exciting, Bible-based curriculum for grades 3-12. Students develop observational skills as they study the physical universe God created. The program involves a combination of on- and off-computer assignments, including experiments. Elementary and middle-school, grades (3-9), observe each area of science on an individual survey basis, usually unit by unit. The high school grades (10-12),focus on specific areas of science— Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The four major strands are as follows: Life Science (Plants and Animals, Human Anatomy and Personal Care, Biology), Space and Earth Science (Geology, Weather, Space), Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), Nature of Science (Scientific Method, Experimentation, Technology). 4
OPTION 2 con’t: IGNITIA ONLINE CURRICULUM (3-12) Math is a comprehensive, easy-to-use curriculum for grades 3-12. Students will develop and build math skills through various question formats, multiple exercise techniques, and fun learning games. This motivating math curriculum prepares students for using math successfully in real-life situations. Concepts are developed through grade levels to endure mastery. The curriculum targets this goal by focusing on six major themes: Number Skills, Geometry, Algebra, Data Analysis, and Precalculus. High School Math offers: Math Review, Pre-Algebra, Pre- Geometry, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus. Career and Technical Courses (CTE) prepare your students for success in their future careers with CTE for Ignitia online curriculum! Teaching relevant skills used in today's workplace, these online CTE courses for grades 9-12 focus on skill development in the career clusters of Business Management &Administration and Information Technology. Electives: Ignitia Online offers a variety of elective courses to diversify your student's study. Mostly designed for middle and high school grades, these courses are made to enrich core subjects. Speaking and Listening, and Special Topics (Visual Media, History of the English Language, The Bible as Literature, Book Reports, and Study and Research Skills). H. Ignitia Special Features • No Installation: In minutes, the CPA Online curriculum is up and running. No more waiting for installation or textbooks! It is our goal to have your Online Academy set-up with 48 hours, once all enrollment requirements are completed. • Automatic Grading: Parents love the automatic grading and recordkeeping. Automatic grading and recordkeeping conveniently record students' assignments, scores, and preview upcoming assignments. Approximately 85% of student work is graded automatically by the computer, and our CPA teachers grade the rest. All work is submitted online that needs to be graded. This feature gives parents more time to spend with their children. • Revised Content: Unlike traditional textbooks, CPA Online curriculum gives students up-to-date information, more activities, and new problems. • Enriching Games: Students grasp difficult concepts with fun, colorful educational games. Games include Farmer Frank, All Right, Alpha 14, and Spelling Bee. • Custom Curriculum and Projects: CPA Online Teachers can customize curriculum by combining, adding, or removing units and assignments, based on the needs of the student. • Book Reports: In grades 3-8 of Language Arts, student projects feature genre highlights, book lists, and links to additional resources. • Message Center: CPA Online allows teachers and students to communicate through a personal electronic mailbox. • Built-in Calendar: The calendar features allows CPA Online teachers to assign/unassign school days, exclude date ranges, and add/remove events like field trips or holidays based on your student’s schedule. • Video Clips: Integrated into the curriculum, videos give students an up-close look at subject topics. • Printing Options: Students or parents can easily print entire assignments, lessons, problems, records, and vocabulary lists. • Voice Automated Lesson Text: With this "text-to-speech" feature, students simply choose a passage or the entire lesson and have it read aloud to them. Great for improving vocabulary and helping students who have a hard time reading on the computer. • Help Button: This feature offers specific assistance for working different types of question formats. • Anytime Access: This convenient feature allows students to access curriculum from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. • Text Translating Tool: The text translating tool allows lesson text to be translated into eight different languages—Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. • Daily Lesson Plans: We can set up daily lesson plans so your child know exactly what to do each day. 5
OPTION 2: IGNITIA ONLINE CURRICULUM (3-12) I. 3RD GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Math 10 X X Science 10 X X 4TH GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Math 10 X X Science 10 X X 5TH GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Math 10 X X Science 10 X X 6TH GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Math* 10 X X Science 10 X X Final Exam 7TH GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Math* 11 X X X Final Exam General Science I 10 X X 8TH GRADE Bible 10 X X History & Geography 10 X X Language Arts 10 X X Pre-Algebra* 11 X X X Final Exam General Science II 10 X X 6
OPTION 2: IGNITIA ONLINE CURRICULUM (3-12) I. Ignitia Christian Based Academy Grades 3 - 12 Course List 8
OPTION 3: APEX ONLINE CURRICULUM (6-12) Apex Learning works well for a student who is motivated to work well on his or her own. It is also great for struggling students, as well as students desiring honors and AP courses. Champion teachers grade unit exams, and post midterm and final grades with Basic Enrollment. With the Deluxe Enrollment, the teacher will additionally grade all practice work and be in contact with the student on a weekly basis to make sure they stay motivated. Deluxe enrollment also includes enrollment in Champion Preparatory Academy Private School for recordkeeping and legal fulfillment. Apex Learning offers a comprehensive digital curriculum to meet high school graduation requirements in math, science, English, social studies, world languages, and selected electives. The curriculum is designed to support academic success for all students, from those not prepared for grade-level academic challenges to those capable of accelerating their learning. Because students come to high school at varying levels of readiness, Apex Learning has designed its digital curriculum with multiple course pathways, each designed to meet specific needs of students as they transition from middle school to high school and progress toward graduation. Active Learning: Instead of passively watching, listening and reading, students using Apex will learn by doing. Students are actively engaged in learning and motivated to complete their coursework. Scaffolding: Delivers instruction in manageable chunks that gradually build knowledge, while supports and interactive tools provide opt-in support at the time of need. Standards: Apex Learning meets or exceed the required state standards. Daily Lesson Plans: Our teacher can set up your program so you know exactly how much work you need to do to complete your work by the end of your school year. APEX Offers Multiple Pathways for Learning The Apex Learning general studies curriculum features multiple course pathways to prepare all high school graduates for college and work. The courses in these three pathways share a common scope and sequence and cover the same rigorous, standards-based content. Foundations Courses: Foundations courses meet the needs of both high school students and transitioning middle school students who are not prepared for grade-level academic challenges. Specifically developed for students ages13 and older, Foundations courses provide structured remediation in math, reading, and writing. Prescriptive Courses: Unit pretests ensure students focus where they need the most support. These are great for credit recovery. Core Courses: Core courses meet the needs of a range of students as they endeavor to master rigorous content and earn credits toward graduation. While Core courses assume readiness for grade-level academic challenges, they also include targeted scaffolding for students who benefit from additional learning support. Honors Courses: Honors courses meet the needs of motivated students seeking to accelerate their learning and deepen conceptual understanding. With many opportunities to apply, extend, and synthesize knowledge, Honors courses are ideally suited to prepare students for the rigors of Advanced Placement* courses. Advanced Placement Courses: Authorized by the College Board, Apex Learning AP* courses meet higher- education expectations of college-level courses and prepare students to demonstrate achievement through success on the AP exams. Courses target highly motivated students who are reading at grade level or above and who have a track record of success in high school coursework. Please see the last page of this packet for a list of Apex Course. 9
ADULT HIGH SCHOOL (Age 19+) Credibility: Champion Preparatory Academy has been offering online schooling since 1997.Champion now offers the opportunity for any student ages 18 and up to enroll in our Adult High School Program to receive an accredited transcript and diploma. We accept enrollment year-round, and our goal is to get your online work available to you with 48 hours of completion of the enrollment requirements. Why CPA Adult High School: ●Online Christian based curriculum or you may select a Secular Online Program ●Students age 18 and up ●No classes to attend ●AP courses may be taken for college and high school credit ●All classes online, Internet and computer required ●Self-paced ●Teacher monitor available to answer questions ●Credit by exam, and credit recovery available ●Official high school transcripts accepted for credit ●Work experience credit accepted for vocational credit ●Monthly payment plans, easy to afford ●Easy to succeed ●Never a wait list ●Start anytime – classes ready within 48 hours of completing enrollment requirements Online schooling: The student completes all work online, and it is available 24/7. There is a combination of computer grading and teacher grading. A computer with internet access is required to participate and graduate from this program. The Christian and Secular curriculum meets National Education Standards. We offer AP courses which qualify for college credit only if the student takes and passes the College Board AP exam. Please note that not all colleges accept AP credit. Staff: Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to helping you achieve your high school diploma and move on to higher paying jobs, vocational school, or community college. Credits: We accept students who have no credits, or we will accept your previous high school transcript with course grades of D and above and work experience as credit toward your diploma. We will also evaluate homeschool portfolios or transcripts to determine possible course credit. We base the total number of courses the student will be required to complete the program on a professional review of the student's official high school transcript and credits. Students may also desire to use our quick credit recovery program to test out of material that they feel they have already mastered. Typical time to graduate: It will typically take a student three years to complete all requirements for graduation. Students who get credit by exam or utilize our quick credit recovery may be able to move through the program very quickly. Students whom are motivated and have time to work on their schooling may complete their work at a faster pace than students who are unable to dedicate much time to their schooling. Graduation: We issue students an accredited diploma in a leather binder along with five official transcripts. Students may graduate at any time after they finish all graduation requirements. There is no time requirement to complete all graduation requirements. 10
ONLINE CURRICULUM FEES A. Calendar Years A calendar year is from June-May. B. Registration Fees Registration fees are due at the time of your enrollment and are non-refundable. You will receive an automatic email to confirm your online enrollment. This email will have a link to make your registration fee(s) payment(s). Credit cards or PayPal are accepted. You may also mail a check to our school address. Once we receive payment for registration, you will receive a Steps to Finalizing your enrollment email. You will additionally receive an email to let our staff know what grade and courses you would like your student to take. Cancellation of your online curriculum Parents must notify the school in writing of intent to withdraw. Parents that choose the monthly option to pay fees must pay 3 months (90 days) online curriculum fees before withdrawing from CPA. CPA will automatically deduct all fees due on the last month of your enrollment. Enrollment Includes Includes up to six courses at a time – when you finish a course, another course can be added. Re-enrollment is required every 12 months. (June-May) Membership for the school year is from June 1- May 31. Online Curriculum minimum enrollment is 90 days. CPA Homeschool Academy Required Please read the CPA Homeschool Academy information packet carefully. If you have questions, please sign up for an information meeting (online or on-campus) www.championprep.org. CPA Online Curriculum may be added directly to you CPA Homeschool Academy Enrollment. 11
ONLINE CURRICULUM FEES (Does not include CPA Homeschool Academy Tuition) Yearly Tuition Type of Curriculum Registration Fee June, 2020-May, Monthly Non-refundable 2021 Option 1-K-5 Compass Learning $50.00 $360.00 $30.00 Option 2- (3-12) Ignitia Christian $100.00 $2000.00 $166.66 Option 3– (6-12) Apex Learning $100.00 $900.00 $ 75.00 Adult High School Apex Learning $100.00 $900.00 $75.00 TEACHER ONLINE INSTRUCTION: You may add online teacher instruction to the enrollment for Ignitia and Apex Learning, to help support your student's learning experience. The teacher can provide instruction for the core subjects: (Math, Science, English and History) 5 Hours $200.00 10 Hours $350.00 12
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