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Application Process
- Parent Expectations
- Homeschool Responsibilities
- Safe Environment
- Application
Space and Time
- Time
- Location
- Schedule of the Day
- Calendar of the Year
Getting Ready
- Dress Code
- Curriculum and Book List
- Supply List
Parent Help
- Teacher Aide
- Nursery
Application Process
Spiritual Expectations of Parents:
1. Making the Glory of God the Highest Goal of Life
2. Seeking to be Perfect as our Heavenly Father is Perfect
3. Living in a State of Grace and being in Good Standing with the Catholic Church
4. Attending Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation
5. Regular Examination (weekly) and Regular Confession (monthly)
6. Daily Mental Prayer (15 minutes/day)
7. Living a Life of Sacrifice, Good Works, and Generosity
8. Ongoing Formation and Spiritual Direction
9. Making your Home a Domestic Church
Community Expectations of Parents:
1. Be a Teacher’s Aide (rotation)
2. Avoid Frequent Absences
3. Prepare Students for History Rhymes and Projects
Homeschooling Responsibilities:
In order to be a part of the Homeschool Discipleship Academy (HDA) a family must be legally homeschooling their children in accordance with the laws of WA state. The HDA is a supplemental help for parents who want to bring a community aspect to their homeschooling and would like their children to have exposure to a culture deeply invested in growing in holiness. The parents are still the primary teacher of their students in all subjects and are responsible for safeguarding the education of their own children.
Safe Environment:
The Homeschool Discipleship Academy requires all teachers, parents, and volunteers to go through safe environment training with the Archdiocese of Seattle and to stay current on their training from year to year.
Here is a list of upcoming sessions (choose “Seattle, WA (archdiocese)”):
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0
Application:
To apply please fill out the online application.
Space and Time
Time:
Mondays: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location:
Immaculate Conception
1200 E 5th St.
Arlington, WA 98223
Schedule:
9:00am Morning Meeting
9:30am Class 1
10:05am Recess
10:20am Class 2
10:55am Snack and Recess
11:20am Class 3
11:55am Prepare for Mass
12:00pm Mass
12:45pm Lunch and Recess
1:15pm Class 4
1:50pm Afternoon Meeting
2:00pm Dismissal
Calendar:
Getting Ready
Dress Code:
Clothing must fit properly, be clean, and in good repair.
● Boys: navy trousers/slacks
● Girls: navy knee-length or longer skirt or dress. Leggings or tights are optional, must be black.
● Shirts: tucked solid white polo or dress shirt, or navy sweater. Navy vests or cardigans may also be worn with these. No printed tee shirts may be visible under uniforms.
● Shoes: black closed shoes and black socks
Curriculum and Book List
● Part of these programs will be done communally:
○ I would like everyone to participate in the history rhymes every week. No other
history material is required for the academy, but if you do choose to use these
programs more fully, then what you do in depth at home will match up nicely with
what we do in class.
○ All students will present after each history unit. I will give the students some
options based on the material we cover.
○ We will do the science experiments together as a class and record them in the student books linked to below. However, if a student is not using the student books for physics, they can do their lab reports on a separate sheet of paper or in a notebook.
Younger Students (5-8 years old)
History:
● Rhyme Line CD: https://www.rchistory.com/American-History-Rhyme-Line-Sing-Along-CD-p/rlcd4.htm
● If you are interested in the full program (Year 4): https://www.rchistory.com/Connecting-with-History-Year-4-Program-p/v4as.htm
Science:
● Biology for the Grammar Stage Student Workbook (also available in an e-book version): https://elementalscience.com/collections/physics-for-the-grammar-stage/products/physics-for-the-grammar-stage-student-workbook-3rd-edition
● If you are interested in the full program and optional add-ons check out this page: https://elementalscience.com/collections/biology-for-the-grammar-stage
Art:
● Artistic Pursuits
Volume 1: Impressionists https://artisticpursuits.com/k-3rd-vol-1
Volume 2: Art in America https://artisticpursuits.com/k-3rd-vol-2
Older Students (9 years old and up)
History:
● Rhyme Line CD: https://www.rchistory.com/American-History-Rhyme-Line-Sing-Along-CD-p/rlcd4.htm
● If you are interested in the full program (Year 4): https://www.rchistory.com/Connecting-with-History-Year-4-Program-p/v4as.htm
Science:
● Biology for the Logic Stage Student Workbook (also available in an e-book version): https://elementalscience.com/collections/biology-for-the-logic-stage/products/biology-for-the-logic-stage-student-workbook-3rd-edition
● If you are interested in the full program and optional add-ons check out this page: https://elementalscience.com/collections/biology-for-the-logic-stage
Art:
● Ever Ancient Ever New
Volume 1:
Supply List:
● Backpack
● Pencils
● Erasers
● Paper
● Science book (if using)
● Lunch
● Snack
● Water
● Rainboots and a Coat (for playing outside)
● Memorized history rhyme song
Parent Help
Teacher’s Aide:
On a rotating basis parents will help out at the academy. Some weeks they will be in the classroom and on other weeks they will assist in the nursery.
Nursery:
Teachers and teacher’s aides may leave their young ones (0-4 years old) in the nursery during the academy day.