Birch Boundless
This part-time homeschool support program provides the educator support and peer community you need to successfully homeschool teens and tweens.
What does it offer?
For students it offers in-person classes as part of a kind, stable community of peers.
For caregivers it offers support, advice and guidance on homeschooling teens through the middle snd high school years.
Two days a Week on-Site
Tuesdays and Thursdays are program days. Students arrive between 9:30 - 10am. Morning options rotate, and include
- Maker Space
- Game Lab (Video, Board and RP)
- Math Lab
- Outdoor Time
- Hangout Time
- SDL ( Self-Directed Learning)
Two Afternoons of Elective Classes
Afternoons offer classes to choose from, including options such as
- art classes
- Spanish Language
- Coding & Tech
- Home & Careers
- Music
- Physical Education
- Outdoor Skills
- Archery
- more!
Access to Resources
Enjoy access to Birch School resources, such as:
- online programs (i.e. IXL, Study.com,)
- textbooks to borrow
- science equipment/microscopes
- 1000+ volume library of reference, curriculum and fiction
- consistent community with shared values, making learning a priority
- educators, mentors, teachers, school counselors who get to know your student and support them along the way
Conferences with Educators
- Meet with educators with your student. Hold a "Student Led Conference", or use the time for help with curriculum planning or problem -solving, with or without your student.
Weekly Student Advisory
Each week, students meet with their assigned advisor, (a teacher or staff member at Birch School). They discuss weekly goals, long range planning, career and college options, and offer support and guidance for students who are on their own learning paths.
Parent Webinars
Virtual monthly webinars for parents, 3 per session, on topics such as
- recordkeeping/ transcripts
- finding resources
- travel and exploration options
- college and career planning
- homeschooling teens
- and more!
Showcase and Public Presentations
Voluntary participation in the end of unit Showcase, both virtual and in-person opportunities to display and share work from the unit with parents, friends, family and the public. Website and evening event offer options for publishing and promoting student work.
Offering Three Sessions Fall - Winter - Spring
Each session is 11 weeks long.
Students attend on-site on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and meet virtually for a 15 minute advisory each week (on Wednesday or Friday).
The Program follows the Birch School Calendar of Scheduled Closures for Holiday and inclement weather.
Fall 2024 Session
September 23 - December 6, 2024
Winter 24- 25 Session
January 6 - March 21, 2025
Spring 2025 Session
March 23 - June 6, 2025
