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Gateway Academy Handbook

2017-2018

At Gateway Academy, we offer a unique Transitional Kindergarten through 12th Grade homeschool experience that combines classroom instruction and homeschooling. This blended model allows parents to choose a program that best meets the needs of their child. It also provides a strong platform for families to network with their fellow homeschoolers to create a strong support system. The Gateway Academy staff is committed to providing a broad diversity of curriculum and enrichment opportunities by providing our students with the chance to participate in group-based music classes, science wet labs, hands-on mathematical equations, field trips, and many other opportunities to develop their social skills with their peers.

Table of Contents“Policies are Subject to Change”

What is Parent Choice? 2Forms and Samples 3

Rules and Procedures

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 4REIMBURSEMENTS 4STIPEND ACCOUNTS 5-6CURRICULUM INFORMATION 6HOME VISITS 6ASSESSMENTS 7TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 8ASSIGNMENT WORK RECORDS 8FIELD TRIPS 9REGISTRATION 9MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS AT EL PORTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 9ON-CAMPUS DRESS CODE 10INTERNET 10EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10-11HIGH SCHOOL 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12-14Gateway Academy Suggested Curriculum 15-23

Kindergarten 15First Grade 16Second Grade 17Third Grade 18Fourth Grade 19Fifth Grade 20Sixth Grade 21Seventh Grade 22Eighth Grade 23

Guidelines for AWR Writing Samples 25-26

2017-18 Gateway Academy Handbook www.escaloncharteracademy.org

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What is Parent Choice?NEW!!The Gateway Academy school philosophy focuses on parent choice, by which parents and students are given the opportunity to choose curriculum under the advisement of the Consulting Teacher(credentialed teacher) who offers curriculum that reflects the student’s learning style(s), is appropriate to the student’s developmental level, and allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

Gateway Academy allows parents to facilitate and guide their student’s education program. To that end, parents have the opportunity to:

∙ choose appropriate curricula based upon the student's educational needs and objectives and in keeping with school policies and collaborations with Gateway Academy professional educators according to Ed Code and our Charter. ∙ opt for instructional approaches that take the student’s learning styles and educational strengths and deficits into account ∙ create a flexible schedule considering State requirements and school policy ∙ determine areas of focus that reflect their student’s interests, and request vendor services and materials related to those areas of interest ∙ indicate how the instructional budget is used within the school guidelines ∙ select their child’s Response to Instruction (RTI) option from the school’s RTI option list ∙ enroll their student concurrently, part-time only, in an approved (community college, ROP, online provider) program ∙ work with their CT and the Guidance Department regarding high school planning that may include a-g, general, and/or Career Technical Education (CTE) coursework and after graduation college and career readiness planning.

By choosing Gateway Academy and deciding to be part of their student’s learning process, per our charter and school policies, all parents understand that students will:

● learn and demonstrate adequate progress ● participate in options chosen from our school approved programs if the student has been determined to have foundational skills deficiencies ● meet state and school mandated requirements for testing ● attend scheduled classes, meetings, and tutoring sessions ● attend Special Education designated services using the provider assigned by Gateway Academy if they are eligible.


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Forms and Samples The following items can be found at the back of this handbook.

● 2017-18 Calendar

● Curriculum Order Form

● Gateway Charter Invoice

● Extracurricular Vendor Approval Request

● Purchase Order Request for Reimbursement Samples

● Assignment Work Record Samples

● Gateway Academy Student Referrals

● Athletic Code of Conduct

● *Google Apps Permission Form

● *Gateway Handbook Signature Page

● *Instructional Materials Agreement Signature Page

* Signature required on forms and need to be returned to Gateway before receiving curriculum or reimbursement.


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Rules and ProceduresSCHOOL SUPPLIES

● NEW!! All school supplies including ink, printers, folders, art supplies, glue, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, construction paper, copy paper, graph paper, etc. may ONLY be purchased through Gateway Academy’s account with Office Depot. Gateway Academy will place this order on your behalf.

● NEW!! There will be three opportunities for your to place your Office Depot order through Gateway Academy. Gateway Academy reserves the right to modify any Office Depot orders that are placed. They are: August 1, November 15, and March 21.

REIMBURSEMENTS - no longer includes school suppliesThe three-page Purchase Order Request for Reimbursement form must be used whenever a reimbursement is requested.

● Curriculum may be purchased for Reimbursement after July 1st.● Enrichment Activities (dance, karate, horseback riding, guitar, piano,

tutoring, art classes etc.) may be paid for for services that occur between August 9, 2017 and June 1, 2018 that date.

● Receipt book receipts will not be processed. ● If your vendor does not have an official invoice, you must use the

Gateway Academy invoice. It can be found in the Gateway office, in the forms section of this handbook, or you may download it from the Gateway website: www.escaloncharteracademy.org.

● Reimbursements must be submitted to the Gateway Academy office for review and approval. Reimbursements may not be submitted directly to the District Office.

● All vendors must be approved before any payment may be made to that vendor. The vendor approval form is found in the forms section of our website. At least one week will be needed before a vendor will be paid. Check with the Gateway Academy office before making any payments to new vendors.

● Please highlight the name of the vendor, the total cost, and how you paid on the Purchase Order Request for Reimbursement Form. For credit cards, highlighting “Card XXXX3456” is sufficient.


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● Please submit only one Purchase Order Request for Reimbursement per family per month.

● Organize your receipts/invoices in the same order in which you’ve written them on your reimbursement form and designate for which child each purchase was made next to the item on the form.

● Items such as animal feed, batteries and chargers, kitchen supplies, sports/exercise equipment (basketball hoops, soccer nets, baseball bats), furniture, storage, organizational items ( e.g. backpacks, file storage, etc.), and other non-educational items will not be reimbursed.

● Clothing items such as dance or sports uniforms, cleats, dance shoes, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc., are not reimbursable.

● Dates for reimbursement in the 2017-18 school year are:

August 14 September 11 October 9 November 6

December 4 January 8 February 5March 5April 9 April 30 May 21

Educational Curriculum Stipends may only be used when vendors work with and directly benefit Gateway Academy students.

STIPEND ACCOUNTS

● Stipend accounts begin the school year with a $1700 balance. You may only spend $850 of those dollars during the first semester. The rest will be released on the first school day after the winter break. New enrollments after the first day of school will be given stipend account balances that are prorated based on the number of school days that have already passed.

● Reimbursements are approximately due on the second Monday of the month, and processed the following day. Reimbursements are sent to the district office, and then to the County Office for check writing and distribution. Checks may take up to 14 days to be delivered.

● If enrollment is discontinued, all year-long tuitions/enrollment and fees/subscriptions paid on your child’s behalf will be prorated and you will be required to return those funds to Gateway Academy. Furthermore, any and all supplies, materials, or technology that have


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been paid for with stipend moneys are to be returned to Gateway Academy upon disenrollment.

● All non-consumable and consumable materials that are incomplete, which have been purchased with curriculum stipend monies, are to be returned to Gateway at the end of each school year or when enrollment has been discontinued.

● Faith-based curriculum is non-reimbursable by Escalon Unified School District. It is suggested that an Alternative Curriculum Request form be completed and submitted before purchasing any alternative curriculum.

● Reimbursements will not be processed until the Gateway Handbook Policy and Procedures Agreement Page is signed and on file. You will receive this in your Back to School Packet. It can also be found in the back of this handbook.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION● We can order curriculum for you directly from the vendors, deduct

directly from your stipends, and then inform you when your curriculum has arrived. Our preferred vendors are Rainbow Resource and Homeschool Super Center. Some items may not be available through these vendors, so if you order from another company please refer to the following district procedures.

● If you order personally, (after July 1st), you need to print the invoice (please be sure it includes the last four digits of the credit card used), and submit it on a monthly basis for reimbursement.

● All non-consumable curriculum that you purchase must be inventoried by Gateway Academy staff prior to your reimbursement being processed. You must make an appointment to do this before the reimbursement due date with Amy Trimble at [email protected] . There will be no Monday appointments during the school year.

● The last day for Gateway Academy facilitated curriculum ordering is April 2.

HOME VISITSA Gateway teaching consultant will schedule a home visit once every attendance period; attendance periods are approximately 20 school days. During these visits, the consultant will work with you to address any curricular or instructional concerns you may have, review student work,


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teach a short lesson, complete necessary paperwork, and periodically administer assessments.

ASSESSMENTSStudent assessment is a vital part of the educational process. Teachers and specialists use a variety of methods to regularly assess student progress on an ongoing basis. The following testing procedures are used district-wide:

● CAASPP: The Smarter Balanced Assessment System is a computer adaptive, Common Core-aligned assessment completed on the computer for all 3rd-11th grade students, which focuses on English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Smarter Balanced assessments are designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness.

● All families, with children grades 3rd-8th & 11th, choosing to opt out of state testing must submit a California Common Core Data Opt-Out form to the Gateway office by April 13, 2018. All students who choose to opt out of testing will be required to take a district administered alternative assessment which will assess student progress toward grade level standards in the areas of language arts and math. This assessment will be administered at no cost to Gateway Academy families.

● Aimsweb: Each trimester, all TK-8 Gateway students will take reading and math fluency tests given by the Escalon Unified School District.

● Two assessment weeks will occur at Gateway Academy at the end of the first and second trimesters. Students will complete sight word assessments, levelled reading passaged, math skills, and math concepts and applications.

● All 5th grade students will be required to take Physical Fitness Testing (PFT). The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity. The test is composed of aerobic exercises, abdominal strength and endurance activities, and upper body strength training.

● Students in kindergarten through grade twelve whose home language is not English are required by law to be assessed in English Language Proficiency, or ELP. In California, the ELP assessment is called the the CELDT.

● The CELDT allows schools to identify students who need to improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.


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Schools also give the test each year to students who are still learning English.

● NEW!! Gateway Academy has an effective Response to Instruction (RTI) Program. RTI is grounded in the belief that ALL students can learn and achieve high standards when provided with effective teaching, scientific research-based instruction, and access to a standards-based curriculum. RTI is an integrated approach that includes general, remedial, gifted, and special education by providing high-quality instruction that is matched to individual student needs. By providing scientifically-based instruction to students, monitoring progress on instruction, and using this information to determine who is in need of more intensive instruction, RTI builds on the requirements of The Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Students who are behind on grade level foundational skills in reading and math, and who are not making adequate progress in these foundational skills, are required to actively participate in a research based intensive support program. These skills are imperative to a student’s academic success. Parents, in collaboration with their Consulting Teacher, may choose which intensive support program best meets their student’s learning style from our school approved programs.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION● Transportation notes need to be on file at Gateway Academy for any

person other than parents driving your child to and from school.

ASSIGNMENT WORK RECORDS

● Assignment Work Records are due at the end of every attendance period, which is approximately 20 school days. As a student completes daily work, the parent will initial the corresponding box for that day. Parent’s initials indicate that schoolwork was completed.

● Assignment Work Records are to be detailed, specific documents which show exactly what skills and concepts have been covered over the course of an attendance period. Page numbers may be listed, but a detailed list of skills covered must accompany the page numbers.

● Assignment Work Records are also records of attendance and must be received via email or delivered to Gateway Academy on the due date. Late Assignment Work Records are not acceptable. Communication with Gateway Academy staff is the key to success!

● Your signature and initials must be on the AWR. No digital signatures, please.


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● Parents must sign and turn in the completed AWR form with the required three work samples for each attendance period. Parents are expected to use detailed objectives in each subject area when filling out the Assignment Work Record.

● The AWR Attendance Periods for the 2017-18 school year are:

*** NEW!!! AWRs are due on the last day of the attendance period (in bold).1. Aug. 9 - Sept. 11 2. Sept. 4 - Sept. 29 3. Oct. 2 - Oct. 27

4. Oct. 30 - Nov. 24 5. Nov. 27 - Dec. 22 6. Dec. 25 Jan. 19

7. Jan 22 - Feb. 16 8. Feb. 19 - Mar. 16 9. Mar. 19 - Apr. 13

10. Apr. 16 - May 11 11. May 14 - June 1

FIELD TRIPS Gateway Academy provides students with a variety of field trips throughout the year. Each student and their family have the opportunity to sign up for school field trips. The cost of student field trips can be deducted from student’s account. The Escalon Unified School District Field Trip Authorization Form must be completed and on record at the district office if your child is riding with anyone other than a parent. Gateway Academy students are not able to attend field trips with any other school in Escalon Unified School District. Parents planning to attend field trips must have a TB Test on file with the district.

REGISTRATION (applicable any time on campus)When enrolling a student for the first time, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate or other proof of age, immunization records,and most recent physical and oral health assessment. To be eligible for Kindergarten, children are five years old by September 1. A child is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten if the child will turn five years old between September 2 and December 2.


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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS AT EL PORTAL MIDDLE SCHOOLGateway Academy students in grades 6-8 may participate in sports at El Portal Middle School. Students in the Gateway Academy home school are held to the same academic and social expectations as EPMS students. The athletic program at El Portal is designed to give students opportunities to experience participation at the entry level of competitive sports, to prepare students for participation in high school athletics, and to provide an avenue for development of team play and sportsmanship. It is meant to be a positive experience for students, but all are reminded that in participating in any competition, there come times of winning and times of losing. Please also note that since this is not a recreational sports program, play time is not guaranteed. It is our goal to help our young adolescents learn to accept both winning and losing with dignity. In an effort to promote these experiences and this goal, we have developed rules and expectations for behaviors at all practices and games—on and off the court. Students will be required to have record of a sports physical on file with EPMS prior to the first day of practice. Also, a signed Code of Conduct contract will be required to be on file at EPMS prior to the first day of practice. Both of these forms may be found in the forms section of this handbook as well as in the forms section of our website: www.escaloncharteracademy.org.

ON-CAMPUS DRESS CODEThe purpose of a dress code is to establish a school environment that supports a productive, academic atmosphere which fully supports students’ learning and reflects the educational values of the staff and the parents.The following items of clothing/accessories are considered inappropriate and/or disruptive to the educational process and are unacceptable for school attire:

● Strapless, tank tops or tube tops worn without a blouse/sweater cover-up

● Bare midriffs● Short shorts or skirts, unhemmed shorts, tight athletic shorts, rolled up

short shorts● Thong-type sandals, platform, and slip-on shoes are considered unsafe● Jewelry that dangles and could become entangled● Wheeled shoes (i.e. Heelys)● Any items of clothing or manner of wearing clothing that contributes to

the disruption of a productive learning environment.Please Note: Due to safety issues, the style of footwear is very important. Shoes should have a hard sole and be strapped or tied. Athletic shoes are


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always a good choice and allow students to fully participate in outdoor/physical education activities.

INTERNETThe following services will be available to each student and hosted by Google as part of Escalon Unified School District’s online presence in Google Apps for Education: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Sites, Video and other Teacher-Selected Apps. A permission form MUST be signed in order for your child to receive access to any computer activities. Student accounts can be removed by parent request at any time.Cell phones need to be silent and out of sight when students are in classes.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESThese procedures are in place to ensure the safety of the students during various emergency situations: earthquake, evacuation, bomb threats, or intruder on campus.

● During an emergency, students will be dismissed by the Superintendent to go home only if there is time to return students safely to their homes, and parents can be notified. If a student's parents cannot be contacted and/or the parent is unable to pick up their child, the school will maintain responsibility for the student until a parent or authorized individual can pick up the student. At no time will a student be excused except to the care of a parent or other adult designated on the emergency card. If evacuation of the school is necessary, students will be transported to a predetermined location.

● Parents will be advised of the evacuation site by radio announcements and/or information posted at the school site. Evacuation of the school will not be attempted unless there is no alternative.

● In the event of an emergency, school personnel need to be involved in caring for the students, and telephone lines need to be kept open for communications with government authorities.

● Students will participate in various mock emergency drills such as fire, duck-and-cover, lock-down and classroom evacuations. These are conducted periodically throughout the year to ensure students and staff are familiar with emergency procedures and can respond safely in an emergency situation.


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HIGH SCHOOL● Gateway Academy offers a homeschool high school program that

carries very particular, very high expectations. Parents are to play a significant role in their student’s entire high school academic progress.

● Students may be dually enrolled at a junior college and Gateway Academy.

● High school students who are attending a four year college will use the textbooks and/or Odysseyware online coursework that is used on the Escalon High School campus and have been approved through UC-Pathways.

● High school students who are not attending college or are going to attend a Junior College may have their choice of textbooks pending Gateway Academy.

● Students may also enroll in online coursework using Odysseyware.● Students will be required to submit five work samples from each

subject two times per semester for review by Gateway Academy staff. Course grading will be determined from these work samples and parent input.

● Two finals per semester will be taken on the Gateway Academy campus.

● Finals will occur on two days during the last week of the semester. ● High school graduation will be on the last Wednesday of the school

year. For the 2017-18 school year, high school school graduation will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, May 30th.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are Assignment Work Records? Assignment Work Records are detailed, specific documents which show exactly what skills and concepts have been covered over the course of an attendance period. Page numbers may be listed, but a detailed list of skills covered must accompany the page numbers. Assignment Work Records are also records of attendance and must be received via email or delivered in person on the specific due date. Late


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Assignment Work Records are not acceptable. Communication with Gateway Academy staff is the key to success!

How often will a homeschool teacher check in with my child?A Gateway staff member will visit or schedule a meeting with you and your student at least once every attendance period, which is approximately 20 school days. During these visits, the staff member will work with you to address any curricular or instructional concerns you may be having, review student work, complete necessary paperwork, and periodically administer assessments.

Do I need to turn in samples of my child’s work? Yes. Three samples each attendance period, which is about every 20 school days, must be submitted. The samples vary, but will always require a writing sample from each child. Please refer to the Guideline for AWR Writing Samples in this handbook and the Gateway. High school students need one sample for each subject each attendance period.

What do you mean by “parent support and training?” Given the complexity of today’s teaching materials, the Gateway Academy staff willprovide the “Parent/Teacher” with specialized training to support use of the adopted materials. In conjunction with materials training, the staff will also provide parents with training in effective instructional approaches to better meet the needs of the child.

Is the funding $1700 per child? Your stipend is $1700 per child if you begin on the first day of school. You may spend up to $850 before the end of the first semester, and then the remainder of your stipend is released in January. When enrolling at Gateway Academy after the first day of school, your stipend will reflect a deduction and will be prorated.

How are things ordered? Does the school reimburse us? We can only order curriculum for you directly from the vendors, deduct directly from your stipends, and then let you know when your curriculum has arrived. If you order personally, please print the invoice and be sure it


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includes the last 4 digits of the credit card used. Submit only one Purchase Order Request for Reimbursement per month. Purchases from internet sources must include school items only.

● Reimbursements are generally due on the second Monday of the month.

● Checks may take up to 14 days to be received. ● Curriculum ordering facilitated by Gateway will occur approximately

once a month until April 2nd.

Are we allowed to purchase supplies (pencils, paper, printer ink, etc.) with funding?NEW!! Yes. Your order must be facilitated through Gateway Academy and will occur three times per year. You may not purchase school supplies on your own and submit receipts for reimbursement.

When is the last day to place an order? The last day to order school supplies through Gateway Academy’s Office Depot ordering system is March 2nd, 2018.

Will Gateway Academy make copies of items for me? Yes, Gateway Academy will make copies for you. The following charges apply:

● Black and white copies are .08 cents per side● Color copies are .09 cents per side

Gateway Academy staff will provide you with your completed request in at least 5 business days.

Is there a list of approved vendors? The vendor list is available on our website at www.escaloncharteracademy.org. If you have a vendor who is not on our list, you must fill out the attached form and submit for approval. It usually takes about a week to process. Do not pay the vendor until the vendor is approved by Gateway. We allow direct personal payment to pre-approved vendors, which is unique among charter schools.

Can my child participate in the school music program? Yes, music programs are available for all students in fourth and fifth grade.


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Where do I register? Registrations for next year are being taken at the Gateway Academy office. Registration forms are available in the Forms section of this handbook and on our website.

Does my child have to participate in state testing (CAASPP)?NEW!! Yes. CAASPP: The Smarter Balanced Assessment System is a computer adaptive, Common Core-aligned assessment done on the computer for all 3rd-11th grade students, which focuses on English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Smarter Balanced assessments are designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness. All families, with children grades 3rd-8th & 11th, choosing to opt out of state testing must submit a California Common Core Data Opt-Out form to the Gateway office by October 1, 2017. All students who choose to opt out of testing will be required to take a district based alternative assessment as a measure of a student’s academic progress. These assessments will be administered at no cost to Gateway Academy families.

What do you mean by “site-based and extracurricular activities?”The Gateway Charter offers site-based activities in specific content areas (e.g. art, writing, science, etc…) where students across certain grade spans (e.g. 3-5) will have the opportunity to come to the Gateway Charter Learning Center and participate with other children in learning activities. These activities will provide social skills development as well as extended learning opportunities for participating students. Extracurricular activities are various scheduled field trips as well as opportunities to participate in activities provided by Gateway-approved vendors.

What happens if I withdraw my child from Gateway Academy before the school year ends?You will need to return all curriculum (consumable and nonconsumable), supplies, and materials that have been either ordered by Gateway or purchased by you and reimbursed by Gateway Academy. Also, any year-long tuitions paid on your child’s behalf will be prorated and you will be required to return those funds to Gateway Academy as noted in your Instructional Materials Agreement that you signed and submitted to Gateway Academy.


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Gateway Academy Suggested Curriculum (these prices are subject to change)

Kindergarten Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See K Primer Universal Set: $117● Math U See K Level Up: $55 Student workbook: $ 28● Saxon Math Kindergarten Home Study Kit: $61● Saxon Math Manipulative Kit with optional items (recommended): $53● Saxon Math Kindergarten Home Study Kit & Manipulatives: $103● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● SSR & W (Sing, Spell, Read, and Write) $265● Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: $14● McGraw Hill SRA Reading Mastery Workbooks A,B,C (a written

supplement for 100 Easy Lessons): $13 X 3● Get Ready For the Code Set Kindergarten Books A, B, & C, Teacher's

Guide & Cards: $54● Words Their Way Kindergarten Kit w/Student Book, Teacher & Parent

Guide & Sort Envelope: $45● All About Reading Level 1 materials include Teacher’s Manual, Student

Packet w/ Activity Book, Run, Bug,Run!, Runt Pig, and Cobweb the Cat: $100

● All About Spelling Level 1 materials includes Level 1 Teacher’s Manual and Student Packet: $30

● All About Spelling Deluxe Interactive Kit: $100 (Recommended if purchasing All About Spelling)

● Memoria Press (Literature, Student Guide, Teacher’s Manual) Price varies

● Reading Eggs $10Handwriting

● Benson Handwriting Manuscript Student Workbook by Perfection Learning: $12

● D’Nealian Letters and Numbers for me by Handwriting without Tears: $11


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Social StudiesAll About Me: $3

● My Book About Me: $1Science

● Interactive Science Kit Kindergarten with Student Text & eTeacher Edition by Pearson $54

Curriculum Packages● Complete Curriculum Package Kindergarten Standard: $400

First Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Alpha Universal Set: $139● Math U See Alpha Level Up: $77 Student workbook: $ 35● Saxon Math Grade 1 Home Study Kit: $93● Saxon Math Grade 1 Home Study Kit & Manipulatives: $137● Common Core Math Skills Grade 1: No Charge ● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Growing With Grammar Level 1- Complete Set: $18● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 1- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 1- Complete Set: $16● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 1: No Charge ● Memoria Press (Literature, Student Guide, Teacher’s Manual) Price

varies● SSR & W (Sing Spell Read and Write) $265● Houghton Mifflin English Homeschool Kit Grade 1 $205● All About Reading Level 2 materials include Teacher’s Manual, Student

Packet w/ Activity Book, What Am I? and Queen Bee. (Please note that the stickers are not included, but are available separately): $120

● All About Reading Level 2 Student Pack: $48● All About Spelling Level 2 materials include Level 2 Teacher’s Manual

and Student Packet: $25● All About Spelling Deluxe Interactive Kit: $100 (Recommended if

purchasing All About Spelling)● Reading Eggs $10

Handwriting● Benson Handwriting Grade 1 Manuscript Student Workbook by

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● Handwriting Without Tears: My Printing Book: $11Social Studies

● Homes & Families Grade 1 Student Workbook by Harcourt: $26● Core Skills: SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 1 Workbook: $8

Science● Core Skills: SCIENCE Grade 1 Workbook: $8● R.E.A.L. Science (Read, Explore, Absorb & Learn Science) Grades 1-4:

$54● Early Bird Start Up Science 1, 2, 3, 4 $22

Curriculum Packages1st Grade Common Core 8 Subject Core Skills Basic Homeschool Package: $64Complete Curriculum Package Standard 1st Grade: $369

Second Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Beta Universal Set: $139● Math U See Beta Level Up: $77 Student workbook: $ 35● Saxon Math Grade 2 Home Study Kit $92● Saxon Math Grade 2 Home Study Kit & Manipulatives: $138● Common Core Math Skills Grade 2: No Charge ● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Memoria Press (Literature, Student Guide, Teacher’s Manual) Price

varies● Easy Daily Grammar Guided Teaching and Review Grade 2

(supplemental): $21● Growing With Grammar Level 2- Complete Set: $18● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 2- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 2- Complete Set: $16● SSR & W (Sing Spell Read and Write) $265● All About Reading Level 3 materials include: Teacher's Manual, Student

Packet with Activity Book, Chasing Henry and Shipwreck!: $120● All About Reading Level 3 Student Pack Includes: Swing into Reading

Activity Book, phonogram cards, word cards, syllable tags, prefix tiles, and suffix tiles: $49

● All About Spelling Level 3 materials include: Level 3 Teacher’s Manual and Student Packet: $30


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● All About Spelling Deluxe Interactive Kit: $100 (Recommended if purchasing All About Spelling)

● Reading Eggs: $10● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 2: No Charge


Perfection Learning: $12● Handwriting without Tears – Printing Power Student Workbook: $11

Social Studies● People & Places Nearby Grade 2 Student Workbook by Harcourt: $26● Core Skills: SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 2 Workbook: $8

Science● R.E.A.L. Science ( Read, Explore, Absorb, & Learn Science) Grades 1-4

$54● Early Bird Start Up Science 1,2,3,4 (Grades 12):$22

Curriculum Packages● 2nd Grade Common Core Basic Homeschool Package: $64● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 2nd

Grade: $369

Third Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Gamma Universal Set: $139● Math U See Gamma Level Up: $77 Student workbook: $ 35● Teaching Textbooks Complete Set (consumable workbook, non-

consumable book, answers and 4 CD ROMS: $119, CD-ROMS only $100, wkbk and answers: $40

● Saxon Intermediate Grade 3 Textbook Set w/Textbook, Solutions, Workbook & Tests: $95

● Saxon Home Study Kit & Manipulatives:$137● Common Core Math Skills Grade 3: No Charge ● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Memoria Press (prices vary)● Growing With Grammar Level 3- Complete Set: $18● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 3- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 3- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

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● Essentials in Writing Level 3– DVD’s and workbook: $67 or DVD’s and printable workbook: $55

● Daily Grams Level 3 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 3: No Charge ● Reading Eggs: $10


Perfection Learning: $12● Handwriting without Tears – Cursive Handwriting Student Workbook:

$11Social Studies

● Living In Our Communities Grade 3 Set w/Student Workbook & Answer Key by Harcourt: $33

● Core Skills: SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 3 Workbook: $8Science

● R.E.A.L. Science ( Read, Explore, Absorb, & Learn Science) Grades 1-4: $54

● Core Skills: SCIENCE Grade 3 Workbook: $8Curriculum Packages

● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 3rd Grade: $339

● 3rd Grade Common Core 8 Subject Core Skills Basic Homeschool Package: $63

Fourth Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Delta Universal Set: $139● Math U See Delta Level Up: $77 Student workbook: $ 35● Teaching Textbooks Complete Set (consumable workbook, non-



● Saxon Math Teacher Grade 4 Intermediate Tutoring Program Complete● CD Tutor Course for Grade 4 Intermediate (supplemental): $78● Common Core Math Skills Grade 4: No Charge


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varie● Daily Grams Level 4 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21● Growing With Grammar Level 4- Complete Set: $33● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 4- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 4- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

$27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 4: No Charge

Handwriting● Benson Handwriting Cursive Mastery Grades 4-6: $12● Handwriting without Tears – Cursive Success Student Workbook: $11

Social Studies● Regions of Our Country Set Grade 4 w/Student Workbook & Answer

Key by Harcourt: $33● Core Skills: SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 4 Workbook: $8

Science● R.E.A.L. Science (Read, Explore, Absorb, & Learn Science) Grades 14:

$54● Core Skills: SCIENCE Grade 4 Workbook: $8

Curriculum Packages● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 4th

Grade: $339● 4th Grade Common Core 8 Subject Core Skills Basic Homeschool

Package: $63

Fifth Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Epsilon Universal Set: $139● Math U See Epsilon Level Up: $77 Student workbook: $ 35● Teaching Textbooks Complete Set (consumable workbook, non-



● Saxon Math Teacher Grade 5 Intermediate Tutoring Program Complete CD Tutor Course for Grade 5 Intermediate: $78

● Common Core Math Skills Grade 5: No Charge 2017-18 Gateway Academy Handbook


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● Reading Eggs: $10● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Daily Grams Level 5 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21● Growing With Grammar Level 5- Complete Set: $33● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 5- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 5- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

$27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 5: No Charge ● Memoria Press (Literature, Student Guide, Teacher’s Manual) Price

varies● Core Skills: READING COMPREHENSION Grade 5 Workbook $8● Core Skills: SPELLING Grade 5 Workbook $8● Core Skills: LANGUAGE ARTS Grade 5 Workbook $8● Core Skills: WRITING Grade 5 Workbook $8 **All four Core Skills books

for 5th grade Handwriting

● Student Workbook by Perfection Learning: $12● Handwriting without Tears – CanDO

Social Studies● History of Our Country Grade 5 Set w/Student Workbook & Answer Key

by Steck Vaughn: $35● Core Skills: SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 5 Workbook: $8

Science● Amsco General Integrated Science Set Grade 6 w/ Student Textbook &

Answer Key: $49● Focus On Science Grade 5 Set w/Student & Teacher Workbooks by

Harcourt: $40● Core Skills: SCIENCE Grade 5 Workbook: $8

Curriculum Packages● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 5th


Package: $63

Sixth Grade Suggested Curriculum Math

● Math U See Zeta Universal Set: $1512017-18 Gateway Academy Handbook


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● Math U See Zeta Level Up: $97 Level up Base Set: $77 Student workbook: $ 35

● Teaching Textbooks Complete Set (consumable workbook, non-consumable book, answers and 4 CD ROMS: $119, CD-ROMS only $100, wkbk and answers: $40

● Saxon Math 7/6 Set Grade 6 Student Edition, Tests/Worksheets & Solutions Manual: $85

● Saxon Math Teacher Math 7/6 Tutoring Program Complete● CD Tutor Course for Math 7/6: $84● Common Core Math Skills Grade 6: No Charge ● Reading Eggs: $10● ST Math: No Charge


varies● Growing With Grammar Level 6- Complete Set: $33● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 6- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 6- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

$27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 6: No Charge ● Prentice Hall Literature & Language Arts Grade 6 w/Student & Teacher

Texts, Workbook, Test CD & Answers: $108● Reader's Journey Kit Grade 6 w/Student Text & Teacher Binder by

Prentice Hall: $95● Daily Grams Level 6 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21

Handwriting● Benson Handwriting Cursive Mastery Grades 46● Handwriting without Tears – Can Do Cursive Student Workbook: $11

Social Studies● World History Beginning to Renaissance Grade 6 Set w/Student &

Teacher Workbooks: $29● World Cultures Past & Present Grade 6 Set w/Student Workbook &

Answer Key by Steck Vaughn: $37Science

● Focus On Science Grade 5 Set w/Student & Teacher Workbooks by Harcourt: $39

● Core Skills: SCIENCE Grade 6 Workbook: $8


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Curriculum Packages● Odysseyware - Online curriculum includes Science, Social Studies,

Math and Language Arts $250 ● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 6th


Package: $63

Seventh Grade Suggested Curriculum Math


● Mathematics Applications & Concepts Grade 7 Course 2 Set w/Student Text & Solutions Manual: $121

● Saxon Math 8/7 Set Grade 7 Student Edition, Tests/Worksheets & Solutions Manual: $84

● Saxon Math Teacher Math 8/7 Tutoring Program Complete CD Tutor Course for Math 8/7: $78

● Math Kit Grade 7 w/Student Text, Workbook & Teacher CD ROM by Prentice Hall: $92

● Common Core Math Skills Grade 7: No Charge ● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Daily Grams Level 7 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21● Growing With Grammar Level 7- Complete Set: $33● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 7- Complete Set: $16

● Prentice Hall Literature & Language Arts Grade 7 w/Student & Teacher Texts, Workbook, Test CD & Answers: $107

● Reader's Journey Kit Grade 7 w/Student Text & Teacher Binder by Prentice Hall: $95

● Essentials in Writing Level 7– DVDs and workbook: $67 or DVDs and printable workbook: $50

● Winning With Writing Level 7- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters: $27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15

● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 7: No Charge ● Reading Eggs: $10


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Social Studies● World History Set Grades 6-8 w/Student Textbook & Answer Key by

Pearson/Globe: $55● US History Set Grades 6-8 w/Student Text & Interactive Online

Teacher/Student & Resources: $104Science

● General Integrated Science Grade 7 Set w/Student Text & Answer Key: $49

● General Science Set Grades 7w/Student Textbook & Teacher Edition by Pearson/AGS: $125


● Odysseyware - Online curriculum includes Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts $250

● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 7th Grade: $369

● 7th Grade Common Core 7 Subject Core Skills Basic Homeschool Package: $70

Eighth Grade Suggested Curriculum Math


● Mathematics Applications & Concepts Grade 8 Course 3 Set w/Text & Solutions Manual: $118

● Saxon Math ½ Pre-Algebra Set Grade 8 Student Text, Test Pack & Answer Key: $64

● Saxon Math Teacher Algebra ½ PreAlgebra Tutoring Program Complete CD Tutor Course for: $78

● Math Kit Grade 8 w/Student Text, Workbook & Teacher CD ROM by Prentice Hall: $92

● Common Core Math Skills Grade 8: No Charge ● Reading Eggs: $10● ST Math: No Charge

Language Arts● Memoria Press (prices vary)● Growing With Grammar Level 8- Complete Set: $33


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● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 8- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 8- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

$27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15● Literature & Language Arts Grade 8 w/Student & Teacher Texts,

Workbook, Test CD & Answers: $107● Daily Grams Level 8 (supplemental to all other ELA programs): $21● Growing With Grammar Level 8- Complete Set: $33● Soaring With Spelling and Vocabulary Level 8- Complete Set: $16● Winning With Writing Level 8- Complete Set: 1st & 2nd Semesters:

$27, 1st Semester only: $16, 2nd Semester only: $15● Common Core Language Arts Skills Grade 8: No Charge

Social Studies● World History Set Grades 6-8 w/Student Textbook & Answer Key by

Pearson/Globe: $55● US History Set Grades 6-8 w/Student Text & Interactive Online

Teacher/Student & Resources: $104Science

● General Integrated Science Grade 8 Set w/Student Text & Answer Key: $49

● General Science Set Grades 7-10 w//Student Textbook & Teacher Edition by Pearson/AGS: $125


● Odysseyware - Online curriculum includes Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts $250

● Complete Full Year Common Core Curriculum Package Standard 8th Grade: $369

● 8th Grade Common Core 7 Subject Core Skills Basic Homeschool Package: $70

Guidelines for AWR Writing Samples Each student should be able to accomplish each item for his or her respective grade level at the end of the school year. The tests enumerated in the Assessments section on Page 6 of this document are used to determine student success.


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Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten● Letter writing e.g. A,B,C,D,E, etc. and word writing.● Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose

informative/explanatory texts in which the student names and supplies information about their writing subject(s).

● Narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell the order in which they occur, and provide a reaction to what happened.

First Grade● Able to produce two or more sentences (may be copied from dictated

sentences).● Completely self-generated sentences by November.● Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose

informative/explanatory texts in which the student names and supplies information about their writing subject(s).

● Narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell the order in which they occur, and provide a reaction to what happened.

Second -Third Grade● Produce a five sentence paragraph that is self-generated and

handwritten by your child (narrative, summarizing, informational text, letter writing, etc.)

● Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, using linking words (because, and, also, etc) to connect opinion and reasons and provide a concluding statement or section.

● Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement. (Research)

● Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences in which the student:

● Establishes a situation and introduces a narrator and/or characters

● Uses dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to the situation

● Uses temporal words and phrases (first, then, next, finally) to signal event order


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● Provides a sense of closure (storytelling with dialogue)

Fourth-Eighth● A minimum of three paragraphs (five sentences in each) written on a

topic(narrative, summarizing, informational text, letter writing, research, etc.)

● Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information while also:

● Introducing a topic or text clearly, stating an opinion, and creating an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose

● Providing logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details

● Linking opinions and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses● Providing a concluding statement or section related to the

opinion presented● Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events

usingeffective technique, descriptive details of a situation, introducing a narrator and/or characters; and organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.

● Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing to explain events or show the responses of characters to situations

● Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.

● Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely

● Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or event


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