Class Structure and Expectations
We've found that high-quality classes, plus high expectations for behavior, equals happy productive students.
Our students have fun while learning together and are expected be kind and respectful at all times when participating in RHA classes, and/or events. In addition, any assigned homework is to be completed on time and to the best of a student's ability.
RHA has small class sizes in order to optimize the learning experience for our students.
Renaissance Hybrid Academy will provide all curriculum and structure for lessons and assignments.
- The core curriculum consists of physical materials with little time online required. Math lessons will be provided online.
- Our elective classes have a larger online footprint with more instruction provided online.
- All state-required standardized testing (OVA Hybrid students only) will take place onsite.
- Students will receive instruction on class days and are then assigned lessons to complete at home another two-three days per week. The parent or guardian serves as the learning coach/co-teacher.
- We are not a faith based program or a secular program. We have a blended group of families and are neutral in approach. Some curriculum providers offer their materials in both a Christian version and a Charter School version. In all cases, we will be using the Charter School version and providing the Charter School version to families for use at home.
- Parent Involvement REQUIRED
- Homework assignments will be provided in a clear, well-laid-out format
For the 18 weeks per semester, plan for additional two-three days per week of “at home learning”
Additional days/times for required testing for students enrolled with OVA may be needed.
Kindergarten
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 AM to 2:25 PM (all Hybrid students attend both days)
- Each semester for all classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
- Language Arts
- All About Reading, Handwriting without Tears, First Language Lessons, Raz Kids
- Approx 1 hour work with parent on at home learning days.
- Math
- Math U See Primer or Alpha depending on student level.
- Approx 1 hour work with parent on at home learning days.
- Science - McGruffy Science
- Social Studies - Pearson My World
- Phys Ed
- Art
- Lab time (students will complete their online assignments and be assisted by teacher as needed)
- AM & PM Recess
- Language Arts
- Each semester for all classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
Grades 1-4
Grades 1-2 are Early El
Grades 3-4 are Upper El
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 AM to 2:25 PM (all Hybrid students attend both days)
- Each semester for core classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
- Language Arts
- All About Reading, Bookshark Literature Selections, Handwriting without Tears, Wordly Wise, Spellwell, Raz Kids
- Approx 1 hour work with parent on "at home" learning days.
- Math
- Saxon Math - Placement tests will be given and students placed according to parent consultation and student ability level. Students who have more than one grade level differential will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Approx 1 hour work with parent on "at home" learning days.
- Science - Elemental Science - minimal at home work required
- Social Studies - Story of the World - reading at home required. Little to no extra home work.
- Lab time (students will get started on their assignments and be assisted by a teacher as needed)
- 30 min Lunch (brought from home) & Recess (additional recess when possible)
- Language Arts
- Each semester for core classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
- Students receiving OVA funding take two additional RHG electives per student at no charge and may take additional self pay electives as they choose. Self pay students are welcome to take self pay elective classes as they choose.
- Elective Options:
- In-person Tuesday and Thursday - Art & Gym
- In-person Wednesdays and/or Fridays
- Synchronous Live Online on Mondays, or Asynchronous Online anytime.
- Each semester for elective classes consists of 14 weeks of in-person classes.
Grades 5-8
Grades 5-6 are Early MS
Grades 7-8 are Upper MS
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 AM to 2:25 PM (all Hybrid students attend both days)
- Each semester for core classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
- Language Arts
- TBD plus Bookshark & other Literature Selections
- Approx 1 hour work on "at home" learning days.
- Math
- Saxon Math - Placement tests will be given and students placed according to parent consultation and student ability level. Students who have more than one grade level differential will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Approx 1 hour work on at home learning days.
- Science - Elemental Science - Approx 1 hour work on "at home" learning days.
- Social Studies - Story of the World - Approx 1 hour work on "at home" learning days.
- Lab time (students will get started on their assignments and be assisted by a teacher as needed)
- 30 min Lunch (brought from home) & Recess (additional recess when possible)
- Language Arts
- Each semester for core classes consists of 15 weeks in person + additional three weeks of at-home assignments using physical materials.
- Students receiving OVA funding take two additional RHG electives per student at no charge and may take additional self pay electives as they choose. Self pay students are welcome to take self pay elective classes as they choose.
- Elective Options:
- In-person Tuesday and Thursday - Art & Gym
- In-person Wednesdays and/or Fridays
- Synchronous Live Online on Mondays, or Asynchronous Online anytime.
- Each semester for elective classes consists of 14 weeks of in-person classes.