CM/ Classical School

[raganfamily]

Does anyone know of a co-op or one day school that is Charlotte Mason/ Classical?  I am wanting to start a hybrid type co-op/school in my area that has these two models intertwined. 

 

I have searched online and can't find anything.  I feel like this already exists, since, many homeschool this way.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

Crecy

[Bluegoat]

Hmm.  Well, I don't know if any bill themselves as such.  I suppose it partly depends on what you mean by those designations.  Some people would consider CM to be a type of classical education in and of itself. So what do you see as distinctive about the two you would like to combine?

 

I know years ago I was thinking about a CM type school and researching some that already existed, and some did use some "classical" curricula if you looked closely.  And some groups that bill themselves as classical use some distinctive CM type elements.  So you might need to look at the programs rather than what the schools call themselves.

[raganfamily]

Hmm.  Well, I don't know if any bill themselves as such.  I suppose it partly depends on what you mean by those designations.  Some people would consider CM to be a type of classical education in and of itself. So what do you see as distinctive about the two you would like to combine?

 

I know years ago I was thinking about a CM type school and researching some that already existed, and some did use some "classical" curricula if you looked closely.  And some groups that bill themselves as classical use some distinctive CM type elements.  So you might need to look at the programs rather than what the schools call themselves.

I have noticed that as well.  I have also noticed that many Classical schools do use CM methods. 

[smarson]

I have heard there's one starting up in Newberg, OR this fall.  It's name has Ambleside in it but that's all I know about it.  I googled it just now and found the name, Ambleside of the Wilamette Valley or it looks like you can find other schools on amblesideschools.com.  I hope this helps~

[Guest]

I don't know how much CM they have in their model, but Memoria Press is trying to expand the Highlands Latin Cottage School offerings. You can contact them if it's anything you're interested in. They just started one in Houston (it's a two day a week program in this case) and the response has been INSANE. The had far more interest and enrollment than anyone ever dreamed. I have a close friend involved in the program. It's pretty impressive and they're trying to foster a great sense of community between the students and parents. Here's the link if it's anything you're interested in following up on (contact info is available towards bottom of the page) : https://highlandslatin.org

 

 

[Bics]

I sort of "CM" Memoria Press.  Lit guides are easy; we narrate, then look at questions that weren't already answered.  We use the discussion/quotation section for more in-depth/more creative narrations.  The Christian Studies has map work in it. All the guides have reading notes/vocab to watch for, etc. that CM had her teachers prep the children before the readings--that can all be done from the guide, just using it differently than MP suggests.  Exchange their recitation of facts for the CM-recommended poetry/parables stuff-- it isn't going to match up to a PNEU schedule, that's for sure, but it might help you get a backbone going for a school curriculum.  Depends on if lean more CM or Classical?  Good luck, though!  What a wonderful undertaking:)

 

 

[sarahrb]

Wayfarers (Barefoot Ragamuffin Curricula) is CM and Classical!

[coastalfam]

I was also going to suggest Wayfarers. It has been just what I wanted in a CM/Classical regard, and very adjustable for our family. A quote taken from the Barefoot Meandering Website about their curricula: "Classical Mason: Homeschool curricula with a classical education, Charlotte Mason, twaddle-free flair." http://barefootmeandering.com/site/

[raganfamily]

I just wanted to post an update I've started something that will have hybrid classes, guidance, etc here's the website www.myacademyprep.com

 

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[8filltheheart]

Between June 21st when you didn't have a plan and we're asking questions and July 5th, you started an academy offering hybrid classes and guidance? Did you get business licenses? Understand your tax liabilities? Secure a location with insurance? Create actual plans for the hybrid classes?

 

It took me longer than that just to get my licenses, set up my state and local business tax accts, and create a website for a book I had already written. I am speechless that you managed to go from nothing to offering classes across multiple grade levels with enrollment discounts ending July 18th all in under 2 weeks.

[raganfamily]

Between June 21st when you didn't have a plan and we're asking questions and July 5th, you started an academy offering hybrid classes and guidance? Did you get business licenses? Understand your tax liabilities? Secure a location with insurance? Create actual plans for the hybrid classes?

 

It took me longer than that just to get my licenses, set up my state and local business tax accts, and create a website for a book I had already written. I am speechless that you managed to go from nothing to offering classes across multiple grade levels with enrollment discounts ending July 18th all in under 2 weeks.

 

I haven't had much sleep the past two weeks :)

 

Alot of things have just lined up...

• A private school left a church building right by my house who were glad to have us occupy the space one day a week.
• Many in the community were excited about this and I have had lots of help from family and friends.

This has been in my mind for years.  I also have my Masters in Operations Management and have taught business classes over the past decade, which helps.  I am only focusing on the class portion of it for right now.

[8filltheheart]

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Edited July 6, 2017 by 8FillTheHeart

[Lang Syne Boardie]

How did you find so many teachers SO fast? Surely you are not teaching pre-k through 12th, plus preschool, tutoring, and guidance counseling by yourself? I couldn't find out anything about teachers or administrators on the site. Are parents enrolling their children without knowing anything about the teachers' qualifications and experience? No info about background checks for teachers, either...

 

Cheryl Lowe suggested starting a cottage/hybrid school by offering just Latin, and then expanding a little each year...maybe adding math and grammar, then opening enrollment to younger siblings the third year...Marva Collins didn't even add a helper for many years, and all subsequent new teachers were apprenticed by herself *after* becoming educated in skills and content.

 

But in 2017, I have heard of no fewer than a dozen "just add water" de facto schools.

[Lang Syne Boardie]

What are you doing for curriculum? Did you write lesson plans? I have a lot more questions but I'll sit on them for now.

[yvonne]

I just wanted to post an update I've started something that will have hybrid classes, guidance, etc here's the website www.myacademyprep.com

 

 

The idea of a combination of one day/week classes + online support is really interesting! I haven't seen that before. 

 

If you have time, I'd love to hear how you implement an online class aspect.

 

I've been thinking about this sort of thing for a while, too. One of the big issues with one or two day a week programs that I've seen and heard about locally is that there are often students who don't do much on the non-school days. The whole idea of a hybrid is that students go to "school" one or two days a week and then work on their own or with their parents at home the other three or four days. Some families do this, some don't. If students aren't doing work at home, it drags the level of the class down.

One solution is to be super careful about the families & students one chooses to work with.

Maybe another solution would be the online aspect that you're doing?  Is that why you're planning an online piece?

[raganfamily]

How did you find so many teachers SO fast? Surely you are not teaching pre-k through 12th, plus preschool, tutoring, and guidance counseling by yourself? I couldn't find out anything about teachers or administrators on the site. Are parents enrolling their children without knowing anything about the teachers' qualifications and experience? No info about background checks for teachers, either...

 

Cheryl Lowe suggested starting a cottage/hybrid school by offering just Latin, and then expanding a little each year...maybe adding math and grammar, then opening enrollment to younger siblings the third year...Marva Collins didn't even add a helper for many years, and all subsequent new teachers were apprenticed by herself *after* becoming educated in skills and content.

 

But in 2017, I have heard of no fewer than a dozen "just add water" de facto schools.

 

I am not teaching anything, though I really want to.  There is not a preschool at this time.   A majority of the people teaching were in a Charlotte Mason group that discussed her books, etc for years.  We have done CM enrichment co-ops and now they are helping with this.  There are a few that teach part time for surrounding private schools as well.  I definitely could not have prepared what we have without all their help.

 

Great point on the background checks.  Right now everyone that is registering knows someone that is teaching.

 

[raganfamily]

What are you doing for curriculum? Did you write lesson plans? I have a lot more questions but I'll sit on them for now.

 

We are using methods from CM and classical.  So the Core classes are planned, but many of us did this every year in a friends living room.  Basically deciding on the core text and adding living books with it.  Other classes the teachers already had their materials planned on their own.   

 

I don't mind the questions.

[raganfamily]

The idea of a combination of one day/week classes + online support is really interesting! I haven't seen that before. 

 

If you have time, I'd love to hear how you implement an online class aspect.

 

I've been thinking about this sort of thing for a while, too. One of the big issues with one or two day a week programs that I've seen and heard about locally is that there are often students who don't do much on the non-school days. The whole idea of a hybrid is that students go to "school" one or two days a week and then work on their own or with their parents at home the other three or four days. Some families do this, some don't. If students aren't doing work at home, it drags the level of the class down.

One solution is to be super careful about the families & students one chooses to work with.

Maybe another solution would be the online aspect that you're doing?  Is that why you're planning an online piece?

 

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