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Helping You Cultivate Wisdom and Virtue
Important Notes
Fall Semester and Yearlong Course Registration is now closed.
2024 Spring Course registration available through December 2023.
Sibling Yearlong Class Discount: $75 off
Sibling Semester Long Or Summer Class Discount: $35 off
See our spring semester calendarhere
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CiRCE Online Courses features classes in classical composition and literature, logic, Latin, and Loving the Lovely taught by CiRCE Apprenticeship trained, experienced, and dedicated classical educators, and it provides a digital model for Christian classical education designed to help parents supplement the classical education of their children. Using time-tested approaches and cutting edge technology, we help your students become better writers, readers, and thinkers.
Above all, we are dedicated to helping you cultivate wisdom and virtue in your children. We focus on cultivating the soul of the child. The primary concern is his transformation, his habits of mind – not merely the things he does. Thus, we pursue texts with examples of wisdom and virtue in them, and strive to create habits of mind through our LTW writing program.
Our Christian Classical Approach Offers:
• Personal, private feedback for students
•One-on-one coaching available by request
•A uniquely classical approach to weekly assessment. We never grade with machines; instead, we focus on each child as a unique person.
•An assessment approach that focuses on mastery
•Small, intimate classes (limited to 14 students)
•Socratic and mimetic modes of instruction
•Online gradebook available to parents 24/7
•Christ-centered focus
•Teachers certified by CiRCE in classical rhetoric and teaching
Featured online trainings
Calendar
Summer Courses - 8 weeks long
Semester Courses - 15 weeks long
Yearlong Courses- 30 weeks long
2023 Summer Schedule
May 23, 2023 Summer Term begins
July 21, 2023 – Summer Term ends
Note:No classes on Mondays
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
First Semester
August 21, 2023- Fall Term begins*
September 4, 2023 – Labor Day (No classes)
November 20-24, 2023 – Thanksgiving week (No classes)
December 9, 2023- Fall Term ends/ Christmas Recess
Second Semester
January 8, 2024- Spring Term begins
February 5-9, 2024 – Winter Recess (The week may vary by teacher, please confirm with teacher.)
February 14, 2024 – Ash Wednesday (No classes)
March 25-29, 2024 – Holy Week & Easter Recess
(April 29 – May 3, 2024 – Orthodox Holy Week & Pascha Recess)
May 3, 2024 – Spring Term Ends/Summer Recess Begins
*Some classes may begin the week of August 14, 2023(confirm with teacher on start date)
Frequent Asked Questions
Registration, Placement, and Payments
How do I register for a course?
Lookthrough our offerings by topic, teacher, or day of the week.Click on the tile to open the product page, fill in the form information, and click add to cart to complete payment for registration.
How much do online courses cost?
CiRCE Courses are led by CiRCE Master Teachers and pricing is set to help reflect the time and preparation for teachers as well as the length of weeks of the course. Actual class times can vary depending on the course.
- 8-week Summer Writing Intensives: $75 registration fee, $500 tuition fee
8-week Summer Reading Intensives: $75 registration fee, $322 tuition fee - 15-week Fall and Spring Semester Courses: $75.00 registration fee, $322 tuition fee
- 30-week Yearlong Courses: $75.00 registration fee, $647 tuition fee (tuition collected through FACTS management service) *payment plans available for yearlong courses
Can adults sign up for online courses?
We intend to keep our student online courses for students ages19 yearsold or younger.We do offer many adult training courses and resources, such as intensives, webinars, workshops, Atrium, and Apprenticeship programs. These courses can be found in the drop down undertheTrainingsection onourwebsite.
什么level should my student sign up for?
For beginner writers, we haveIEW,LTWPrecourse, and Lost Tools of Writing Level One Courses.TheLostTools of Writing coursesare builtupon eachlevel, so students of any age should start at Level One before moving into further levels.For beginner Latin acquisition, we recommend starting with a slower pace class of Oral Latin or LatinIA.Students can develop their Latin skills to be well prepared for Latin I Accelerated once they have reached three years of Latin study.
Why do you recommend two years of LTW Level I?
With any new skill,it takes time and practice to gainmastery.We want students to have a good foundation of invention,arrangement, and elocution elements they can use toassistthem in refining their current skills and learning how to write other types of persuasive essays. To gaina good foundation, depending on the student’s age and ability, it can take two or more years of练习Lost Tools of Writing Level Oneto be ready for LevelII
We completed LTW at home, can we still enroll in a LTW online class?
Many students who have completed Lost Tools of Writing at home or other programs can successfully join the online academy. Teachers may require a sample essay or interview to see what skills have been achieved to ensure they are ready for the preferred course level.
How do we submit any pre-requisite essays to evaluate for placement?
Once you have registered for your desired course, teachers will contact students and parents with a welcome note. You can use this information to send them any required sample essaysor ask specific questions on course requirements.If you do not have the teacher’s contact information, feel free to emailPatty Bianco,CiRCEOnline Headmistresspatty@www.taurusmfg.com,who can connect you with the instructor.
How do I know if my student is ready for the next level?
If you have aquestionabout placement moving up in an online class,your currentonline teacher can helpproviderecommendations for your student(s).If you are newto theCiRCEOnline Academy, feel free toemailPatty Bianco,CiRCEOnline Headmistress,patty@www.taurusmfg.comfor advice.
Can I transfer to a new course?
If you have already registered for a class and the term has not started, please reach out toCiRCEOnline Academy Headmistress, Patty Bianco, to discuss transfer anddetermineif room is available in the new class.
How do I withdraw from an online course?
Any family wishing to withdraw from a course must do so by notifying the teacherfirst (if the class has already begun meeting), and then notifying the Headmistress. Please take note of the “Refund Policy.”Failing to attenda class is different from withdrawing from a class and may result in the forfeiture of any refund.
Can I receive a refund for dropping a course?
If you decide to drop a class, tuition will be refunded according to the following schedules:
- Before July 31st: 100% of tuition paid
- Before the end of the second week of class: 75% of tuition paid
- After the end of the second week of class: No Refunds
The full tuition for the term is due according to the schedule set up in your FACTS account. CiRCE is contracted with instructors for the duration of the courses.Note: All withdrawals are final and registration fees are nonrefundable.
什么happens if a class does not meet the minimum registration or is canceled?
If registration numbers are not met 2-4 weeks before the class begins, we will offer a transfer to a new course that has met the minimum registration requirement. If the course is canceled and there are not classes to meet your needs for the year, we will issue a refund for the canceled course.
Online Course Information
什么do students need to participate in online classes?
- Computer with reliable internet access
- Zoom application with access to camera and microphone
- Unique email address for class communication and assignments
- Canvas student account (free version) * Parents can create a free account to observe the course.
How do students participate in online classes?
Students willuse a Zoom link to join class each week. Classes are designed for live participation and recordings are available formakeup classes due to vacation or illness.Students willuse a Canvas course to turn in assignments and receive any feedback and assessment. Canvas also is an area to post questions on the discussion forum, contact the teacher, andviewrecordinglink.
How much time per week should my student spend on assignments?
Depending on age level and ability, students can take2-4 hours per week for readingand completing written assignments. Assignments in the firstsemestercan be shorter and take less time than assignments in the second semester forayearlong LTWcourse.Latinstudents should devote timetopractice and exercisesofat least 30 minutes per day.
什么if my student misses a class?
In case of unintended absences due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, the parent or student should contact the tutor to check for any special instructions. Class notes and recordings are available for the student on the Canvas course. It is the student’s responsibility to gather this material and make-up any missed work.
If your child misses a class due to recreational travel or other events that conflict with class time, we request you notify the tutor2 weeks in advance. Assignments will be due when the student returns to class, unless otherwise directed by the tutor.
什么kinds of literature are read and discussed?
In theCiRCEOnline Academy,wehold to the belief thatClassical Christian education deals deeply with few subjects, rather than hastily with many. Westrive topursuegreat ideaswhich are mostperfectlyexpressedingreat booksandgreatartifacts.
什么is the literature format for the online writing classes?
Our beginner writing classes will typically meet for one hour focusing on literature discussion and a writing lesson for students to practice at home. Some writing classes will use shared stories and other resources to help develop examples for class discussion.Some courses will have set reading material to complete each week for students to discuss during class timeand may take anywhere from 90 –105 minutesfor a full class.
Assessment and Tutoring
How are students assessed in the online course?
教师评估非正式和正式用口服and written feedback on exercises in class and assignments. At the end of each term, students receive an evaluation that outlines progress within the course and areas of improvement. At the completion of the course, instructors will provide a written recommendation for repeating or moving forward with the area of study. Number or letter grades are not issued by the teacher. We have developed a cycle of corrections to help students continue practicing until they master their assignment. Students will receive a complete or incomplete grade for assessment.
Do you keep permanent records?
CiRCEOnline Academy does not keep any transcripts or grades from the online courses.Parents are encouraged to keep all writtenassessmentsfrom the online teachers on file for their records.
什么grade can I give the student if a traditional letter grade is necessary for an outside program?
Our online teachers can helpprovidean example of how to convert incomplete and complete assignments to a letter grade, if needed.
什么does "Incomplete" mean for an assignment or assessment?
For theCiRCEOnline Academy, we believe the purpose of assessment is to motivate diligent effort to achieve knownobjectives. Assessment must be objective, clear, known, and fitting. Incomplete means that there is more effortneeded for an任务。我们鼓励学生努力惠etion on all assignments before moving to the next one.If assignments need corrections or adjustments, they may be marked incomplete and reassigned.An incomplete for the semester or year is an evaluation from the teacher and means thata studentmay need to practice more skills in the same level before moving up to amore difficult area of studythe next year.
How do I list CiRCE Online Courses on a transcript?
If students successfully complete a semester or yearlongwritingcourse, they may be awarded a .5credit or1.0 ofComposition.Alternatively,Lost Tools of Writing coursesmay be awardedas 1.0 credit ofRhetoric.Latin courses can be awarded with .5 or 1.0 credit in Foreign Language. Logic course can beawarded.5 Formal Logic and/or.5 Advanced Formal Logic.Course and transcript requirements may vary from state to state, please check with your local state’s regulations for official guidance.
Feel free to reach out to Patty Bianco,CiRCEOnline Academy Headmistress,patty@www.taurusmfg.comfor more guidance.
Do you offer tutoring sessions?
CiRCEdoes notfacilitateany tutoring sessions.Should a studentrequireassistancefrom a tutor, beyond normal instruction, class time, and feedback, it may bedeemednecessary toestablishtutoring sessions. If the parent(s) of the student and the tutor agree to such sessions, the tutor should be paid $35 per half-hour session.These tutoring fees are not included in student tuition.