Question 1

What curriculum do you use?

Accepted Answer

Fellowship Academy follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
 
We use the following texts:
BJU Press Math
BJU Press Heritage Series
BJU Press Spelling
Christian Liberty Press Phonics
Reading A-Z
Apologia Press Who is God?
LifPack Math
Purposeful Design Science
SPectrum Grammar

Question 2

Is this a home school Co-op?

Accepted Answer

No. Our model is a 4 +1.  Students attend Monday- Thursday and have an off-site learning day on Friday. We are attractive to homeschool parents becasue students may sign up for individual course or extension classes rather than take a full load.

Question 3

Are your teachers certified?

Accepted Answer

The goal is for all of the teachers to have a valid teaching certificate.  80% of our teachers do hold their certificate. The few that are not certified are actively working on earning their certificate.

Question 4

Do you teach cursive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All of our students in 3rd-5th grades are instructed in cursive. Research has shown this writing style has cognitive benefits for our students.

Question 5

Do your students take the Texas STAAR test?

Accepted Answer

Fellowship Academy takes the Terra Nova 3 Achievement test every spring for all grade levels. This test provides teachers and parents insight into what is being learned. The results are used to guide teachers and parents in future instruction.

Question 6

What is the parent's role in this model of schooling?

Accepted Answer

Parents are uniquely positioned to instruct their children as they possess special knowledge of their child’s learning style and capability as well as the relational experience to deliver private instruction in a relaxed environment.
The following are definitions that can help explain the parent role at home on the off-site learning days:
 
Home Teacher
The parent must be available to read instructions and explain the lesson activity on the day the student is home.  This is needed primarily at the K-3rd grade level and for those early readers.
Tutor
The parent must be available at home to go over the assignments given by the classroom teacher and provide additional instruction for the lessons as needed by the student. They will encourage and supervise the completion of all work and help facilitate special projects. Tutors are needed primarily at the 3rd-6th grade level.
Course Monitor
Parent must be available on the days the student is at home to monitor the success and completion of work and confirm that the work completed is the student’s. The role of parent as monitor will be done at the 6th-12th