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Daily/Weekly Schedule:

Comm. Central Academy classes meet for thirty weeks:  fifteen weeks in the fall and fifteen weeks in the spring.

• K4-4th Grade classes meet on Mondays from 9:00 am - 3:25 pm.
• 5-8th Grade classes meet on Mondays from 8:45 am - 3:25 pm.
• 7-8th Grade students have the option to meet on Thursdays for supplemental instruction in composition, science, and math as well as additional electives.

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All grades are offered: K4-8^th grade.

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Class sizes are limited as follows:
• K4-K5: 10 students each
• 1st-2nd Grade: 14 students each
• 3rd-4th Grade: 16 students each
• 5th-8th Grade: 24 students each
• High School: class size ranges from 24-36

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“Comm.” stands for communication. We believe that communication, both written and verbal, is an
important aspect of the Christian life. One can possess knowledge and Truth, but it is powerless if they
lack the communication skills necessary to share it with those in their spheres of influence.
“Comm.” stands for community. We believe that God designed us to be in community with one another
in all we do. The Academy provides opportunities for friendships to be forged.

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Instruction for every subject, regardless of grade level, provides all the necessary information for
success. While there's a learning curve with any new program, students can thrive with strong parental
support, patience, a willingness to ask questions, and three weeks of experience.

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The history rotation is as follows:
• 2025/2026 - Year 1 World History I: Creation thru the fall of Greece
• 2026/2027 - Year 2 World History II: Ancient Rome thru the Reformation
• 2027/2028 - Year 3 World History III: Thirty Years' War through the Persian Gulf Wars
• 2028/2029 - Year 4 American History: Founding thru the War on Terror

The science rotation is as follows:
• 2025/2026 – Year 1 Life Science
• 2026/2027 – Year 2 Earth and Space
• 2027/2028 – Year 3 Chemistry and Ecology (K4-2nd Grade: Swimming and Flying Creatures)
• 2028/2029 – Year 4 Physical Science (K4-2nd Grade: Land Animals)

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• All of the Romantic languages are derived from Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and
Romanian. Learning these languages is easier with a strong foundation in Latin.

• A vast majority of English words are based on Latin roots, so the knowledge of Latin increases
one’s English vocabulary.
• The language of many disciplines is based on Latin roots: law, medicine, philosophy, and
engineering.
• Understanding grammar is an intricate part of studying foreign language, so the study of Latin is
one of the best ways to cement your knowledge of English grammar.
• Translating Latin is an excellent mental exercise that forces students to attend to the task. They
can not fake their way through it.

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• K4-2nd Grade: Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Math
• 3rd-6th Grade: Spelling, Math

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• We believe that math, like phonics, should be taught to mastery and each student should progress
at his/her own pace.
• The Academy does offer math beginning in 7th grade where students can select a math course
appropriate to their level of mastery.

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• Total cost of books ranges between $230 and $310 per student 3rd through 8th grade.
• The cost for additional students within the same family will not double because of the inclusion
of teacher guides and texts that only one per family are required.
• Parents with students below 3rd grade can expect the cost of books to be considerably less
depending on optional material purchased. The cost of high school books depends on classes
selected.
• Once you receive the curriculum list for your student’s grade, you can see the store
recommendations below where you can set up a wish list that will calculate your exact
curriculum cost.

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• A great online store for ordering homeschool curricula is Rainbow
Resource: http://www.rainbowresource.com
• Any book not carried by Rainbow Resource can be found on Amazon.
• For local purchase, Mardel’s Christian Bookstore carries many of the books Comm. Central
requires.

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• No, if you spend $50 or more at Rainbow Resource, shipping is free.
• You can join Amazon Prime for free shipping.
• You can order through Mardel’s and have your products shipped to the store free of charge.

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No, unfortunately the Academy is unable to offer a discount for multiple children.

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The procedure for joining the Academy is as follows:
• Click "Join Now" to complete your online profile, request membership as a family, and pay your
family membership fee and student registration fees.
o Family Membership Fee
§ New Family: $100
§ Returning Family: $35 annually
o Student Registration Fee: $25 per student
• Once your membership is approved and registration is open, you will be able to log in and
register your students for classes. The registration process is not complete until your students
have "Future Classes" listed in their classroom dashboard.

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Additional Costs:

• Curriculum: Parents are responsible for purchasing individual textbooks. A list of required materials will be provided by June 1st. • Worksheet Packets (all grades) & Math Workbooks (7th grade and above): These will be printed by Comm. Central. Comm. Central will invoice accounts for the cost, and the packets will be available for pick-up at the Parent Kick-off Meeting in July.

K4-8th Grade Tuition Fee Schedule:

• (K4-K5): $525 per semester
• (1st-2nd Grade): $540 per semester
• (3rd-4th Grade): $615 per semester
• (5th-6th Grade): $720 per semester
• (7th-8th Grade): $850 per semester

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The Academy's refund policy is as follows:
• The Family Membership Fees and Student Registration Fees are non-refundable.
• If your student needs to make a course adjustment within the first six weeks of school, tuition
will be pro-rated for the time of attendance and refunded as needed minus a 20% administration
fee. If your student is attending other classes, the refund will be applied as a credit to the
following semester.
• No tuition refunds will be given after four weeks.

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• Grades are provided for 3rd-6th grade for the following assignments:
o Composition
o Literature Presentations
o Oral Comm. Presentations and Digging Deeper Reports
• The Academy keeps complete records for students 7th grade through high school through the use
of an online record keeping service; however, the parent is ultimately responsible for final
grades.

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• 3rd – 6th Grade: the Academy will grade all writing assignments, including Digging Deeper
paragraphs (5-6th Grade), and oral comm. and literature presentations (5-6th grade). Parents will
grade all other homework and quizzes.
• 7th Grade and Above: the Academy will grade all assignments.

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• History
• Literature
• Science
• Christian Worldview (In literature/history/science discussions)
• Oral Communications
• Latin (3rd-6th Grade)
• Bible (3rd-6th Grade)
• Composition (3rd Grade and up)
• Grammar (3rd Grade and up)
• Math (7th Grade and up)