EnCourage Institute - Specialized instruction for all learners

High School Classes

Designed to Support

  • Struggling Readers
  • Gifted Learners
  • Distance Education
  • Home School

EnCourage Institute Instruction

  • Levels of support provide parents and students with resources for success

    Specialized Intervention
  • one-on-one instruction at our 2 locations in Grand Rapids
  • includes interventions to address special learning needs
  • provided by certified teachers
 
    Tutoring
  • one-on-one instruction focused on class support
  • provided by pre-service teachers (in college education programs) or paraprofessionals
 
    Support Labs
  • open lab times where EnCourage teacher is available to assist students
  • requires minimum of 4 students

Apex Learning Digital Curriculum
  • Aligned with Michigan High School Content Standards
  • Combines online instruction with teacher-based instruction
  • Flexible options enable students to learn high school curriculum with appropriate challenges for their ability
  • Select courses approved by NCAA for students wishing to compete in college athletics

Apex Foundations Courses
  • For both high school and transitioning middle school students who are not prepared for grade-level academic challenges
  • Develop skills in reading, writing and math
  • Designed for students 13 and older
  • Offer about 70-90 hours of interactive direct instruction, guided practice and assessment

     Courses offered:
  • Math Foundations I and II
  • English Foundations I and II


Apex Advanced Placement Courses
  • Meet higher-education expectations of college-level courses and prepare students for success on the AP exams
  • Target highly motivated students who are reading at grade level or above and who have a track record of success in high school coursework
  • Offer about 120-150 hours of direct instruction and assessment

    Courses offered:
  • Math: AP Calculus, AP Statistics
  • Science: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Psychology
  • English: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition
  • Social Studies: AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History
  • World Languages: AP French Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Composition


Apex General Studies (all qualify for credit recovery as well as regular high school credits for home school families)

The general studies curriculum features three course pathways to prepare all high school graduates for college and work.  The courses in the three pathways share a common scope and sequence and cover the same standards-based content.

    Literacy Advantage Courses:
  • Support academic success for students who are reading below proficient
  • Assist students in mastering required math, science, English and social studies content to earn credits toward graduation, while simultaneously developing reading skills
  • Offer about 60-80 hours of interactive direct instruction, guided practice and assessment

    Core Courses:
  • Assume readiness for grade-level academic challenges
  • Include targeted scaffolding for students who benefit from additional learning support
  • Offer about 70-90 hours of interactive direct instruction, guided practice and assessment

    Honors Courses:
  • Meet the needs of motivated students seeking to accelerate their learning
  • Includes many opportunities to apply, extend and synthesize knowledge
  • Prepare students for the rigors of AP courses
  • Offer about 90-120 hours of direct instruction, guided practice, robust enrichment and assessment

The chart below lists the courses available for each pathway.

General Studies Courses

Math

Literacy Advantage

 Core   

Honors

Introductory Algebra

 

*

 

Algebra 1-A

 

*

 

Algebra 1-B

 

*

 

Algebra 1

*

*

*

Algebra II

 

*

*

Geometry

*

*

*

Precalculus

 

*

*

Mathematics of Personal Finance

 

*

 

Integrated Math I

 

*

 

Integrated Math II

 

*

 

Science

 

 

 

Earth Science

 

*

*

Physical Science

*

*

*

Biology

*

*

*

Chemistry

 

*

*

Psychology

 

*

 

English

 

 

 

Eng.1-Intro to Lit. & Composition

*

*

*

Eng.2-Critical Rdg. & Effective Writing

*

*

*

Eng.3-American Literature

 

*

*

Eng.4-British and World Literature

 

*

*

Reading Skills & Strategies

 

*

 

Writing Skills & Strategies

 

*

 

Social Studies

 

 

 

Geography and World Cultures

 

*

*

World History

 

*

*

World History to the Reniassance

 

*

*

World History since the Renaissance

 

 

 

U.S. History

 

*

*

U.S. History to the Civil War

*

*

*

U.S. History since the Civil War

*

*

*

U.S. Government and Politics

*

*

*

U.S. and Global Economics

 

*

*

World Languages

 

 

 

French I

 

*

*

French II

 

*

*

Spanish I

 

*

*

Spanish II

 

*

*

Fine Arts

 

 

 

Art Appreciation

 

*

 

Music Appreciation

 

*

 

PE/Health

 

 

 

Physical Education

 

*

 

Skills for Health

 

*

 


Schedule:
    Semester 1 (18 weeks)
  • September 7, 2010 - January 21, 2011
  • Christmas Break December 20 - January 2 (teachers may not be available)
  • Late registrations accepted through September 17

    Semester 2 (18 weeks)
  • January 31, 2011 - June 10, 2011
  • Spring Break April 4-8 (teachers may not be available)
  • Late registrations accepted through February 18

    Summer Session (9 weeks)
  • June 15, 2011 - August 13, 2011
  • Registration deadline June 1, 2011
  • May be used to finish up classes or take up to 2 semester classes


For information about the program costs and optional instructional support, please contact EnCourage Institute.