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| Home Study Programs PURPOSE Families who have made the choice to do home study can benefit from a variety of helpful services provided by FLS. As a family-oriented learning focus, home study is growing in popularity every year. Family Learning Services is positioned to help parents in their application of this vital and viable educational alternative in our program, Silver Crest School. The home environmnet is potentially the most natural and secure learning atmosphere for children and young people and provides the advantage of one-on-one teaching for each student. In addition, parents have greater influence in the inculcation of their values and in the development of the character and basic skills of their children. For many families, home study has been a rewarding alternative to public or private school education. Some families who have students in public or private school are discovering that an independent study done in a home study program in selective subject areas can also be helpful while providing greater variety. For the student who faces the challenge of pursuing career and athletic goals, the flexibility of the home study program of FLS is a refreshing change. Of course, for families whose lifework and responsibilities take them abroad or into a non-permanent location, home study can be a welcome alternative for meeting educational needs. Silver Crest School is a registered private school in the State of Oregon. SERVICES Parents and students benefit from an innovative, flexible, individualized approach to learning, preschool through grade twelve. Services include initial evaluation, testing, recommendations, individual curriculum suggestions, retention of student academic records, and for high school students, a diploma when all requirements are satisfied. An important aspect of home education is providing structure and guidance for the learner. Our goal is to not only assist in the education of students, but to help families in providing an atmosphere conducive to academic learning, spiritual growth, social development, and physical fitness. The responsibilities of Family Learning Services are as follows: 1. Personal support and response to requests 2. Individual educational plans for all students 3. Testing: achievement, abilites, and career (discounted for SCS students) 4. Learning objectives for each grade level. 5. Maintenance of student academic files 6. Academic consultation and guidance 7. High school transcript and SCHS diploma 8. THE POINTER The responsiblities of families are as follows: 1. A structured schedule for the student 2. A supportive atmosphere 3. Appropriate teaching resources 4. The purchase or procurement of individual curriculum 5. Individual or group instruction 6. Field trips and other learning activities 7. Documentation for credits and grades earned 8. End-of-grade achievement tests 9. Payment of appropriate tuition and fees COSTS Registration Fee: $45 per student Annual Tuition Fees: Grades 1-8: $250 Grades 9-12: $700 Annual tuition is due and payable at the time of enrollment and it can be paid by check, cash, or Visa/Master Card. HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Students may enroll in Silver Crest High School courses when they have completed grade eight in a public or private school or upon successful completion of an end-of-grade-eight achievement test. To be eligible for a high school diploma, students must complete 23 credits in specific subject areas. Students are officially enrolled in SCHS according to the date on the student registration form. Since the school year is determined individually for each family, enrollment may occur at any time during the year. For requirement details, click on the "high school program" button on the left. SPECIAL SERVICES Preschool/Kindergarten In recognition of the value of a solid foundation early in life, we offer Preschool and Kindergarten services. A one-time registration fee of $45 per child and an annual tuition fee of $80 for Preschool and $100 for Kindergarten are due at the time of registration. Independent Study Independent Study courses are available for any student in public, private, or part-time home study who wish to enroll for a selected subject during a time-period of their choice. For high school students, the tuition is $130 per course to be completed within one year. For elementary and middle school students, the tuition is $50 per course. Curriculum is purchased separately. Teen Learning Enrichment Program Young people may enroll in the Learning Enrichment Program at the age of fourteen. Students who are unable to fulfill the requirements for a traditional diploma are given the opportunity to complete a program of 23 courses appropriately designed at their level of ability. Upon completion, they are awarded a Silver Crest School Certificate of Completion. We are pleased to offer this special program at regular high school tuition costs.  | |||||||||||
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