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Start Date September 7th. 

First Semester will run September 7th through December 14th. 

Second Semester will run January 4th through April 26th

No School on April 5th for Spring Break.

School ends on April 26th.

Tech Week will run May 1st through May 5th

Awards Ceremony April 28th

Theater Live Production May 5th and 6th

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Sovereign Scholars Academy (SSA) is for students ages 11 and up.  Students must be 11 by the end of summer 2022.

Electives and Scholar classes are available for all youth in SSA. 

We want your youth to be where they will best succeed. Each class description has information regarding placement and age guidelines for that particular class. We know that each youth has individual strengths and age should not be a restriction. If a youth wants to participate in a class, we will meet with the youth and parents, possibly mentors, to discuss the options and make sure the youth can handle the workload of the classes. 

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No. We recommend that youth only sign up for those classes they want to attend. We are an "a la carte" co-op and hope you can register for those classes that will inspire your youth and fit your families needs.

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No, Sovereign Scholars Academy is homeschool co-op for older students.

Parents are welcome to stay at the building during class time, attend classes with mentor approval, or find ways to complete their volunteer hours. Eventually parents will also be given the opportunity to teach classes as needed and desired. Parents are welcome to drop in any time; we just ask for you to refrain from interrupting the class. 

We do ask that each family volunteer a minimum of 10 hours of service per semester. There's multiple areas for volunteer help, and we are willing to help make your volunteer hours fit into your schedule and family needs too. 

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A "Transition" class is a class that is geared towards younger youth that are around the ages of 11-13. These kids may be ready for a transition class if they are becoming interested in more than what is offered in your every day to day home-school routine. Transition classes are a safe way for them to explore being "a scholar" in a less stressful environment. They may need the challenge to read or write something that is not suggested by the parent. They can explore reading and discussing a book as a group, giving oral presentations in front of their peers, meeting simple deadlines, and seeing the power of accomplishment. These students need a more hands on approach to learning that is often driven by external rewards.

If your child enrolls in a transition class, please understand that you as the parent will still need to have a high level of involvement in order for them to be successful. We suggest a regular, mentoring communication with your student - go through the syllabus and assignments and offer your support, check in regularly on how they are doing, and figure out how you can help. High expectation are necessary, but talk to your child about the expectation that THEY want to get out of the class and then step back and let them do it.

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I am so glad you asked!

A Practice Scholar is ready to “practice” scholar skills. They are beginning to spend real time studying independently, their attention span is increasing, and they are learning to be more responsible. Homework is required and often tied to an external reward. Mentors inspire and invite students to do hard things. They also step back and allow them to make the choice. They are allowed the freedom to fail and learn from their experience. 

Parents of "Practice Scholars" can expect to take a mentoring approach with their child. Parents should expect (and give) proper communication of scholar and class expectations, helping to hold the child accountable for their choices on doing their assignments including the natural consequences for lack of time management. Parents should also offer support and then allow the child to make choices for themselves.

(Practice Scholar Projects in 2022 include Foundations of Freedom and theater class).

Apprentice Scholars are taking the next steps needed to move forward in their education. They are beginning to realize that they truly do have something unique to offer the world and have a greater desire to find out what their path may be. They are more committed to their studies and have more self-initiative. They can more easily inspire themselves and begin to lead out more among their peers and siblings. They begin to set goals with deadlines, make commitments to read, write and complete projects, and benefit from intrinsic rewards. Mentors invite them to submit to requirements, feedback, and more personal coaching. They are exposed to greatness, positive peer pressure, internal rewards, and higher expectations. They choose to work at discovering their mission and BECOMING who they are meant to be.

Parents that have kids taking an Apprentice Scholar class can see that their child's peer life is increasing and has more influence. Offer communication and support to help your child in their endeavors. Communication between mentor and scholar will increase if they choose to submit to the requirements, feedback, and coaching.

(Apprentice Scholar Classes in 2022 include Anatomy and Physiology, mentored book club, and leadership opportunities.)

Self-Directed Scholars have experienced personal change from exposure to many classics, and are ready to act on what they have learned in the real world. They are ready to develop their own specific area of interest, create a detailed plan with a mentor, and then pursue it. They are creating their own plans for their studies, have solid self-discipline to follow through, and are learning to answer to their own plans. They begin seeking a mentor outside the home, and are ready to make the full commitment needed for a full and complete scholar experience. They seek to pursue their unique path and make it happen.

Parents of Self-Directed Scholars should offer support in their endeavors and then "let the chips fall where they may." The Scholar is now ready to really get their feet wet and impact the world for good.

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We call the students "Scholars" because they are entering a new phase in life that is changing their physical, emotional, and social expression. This is eventually called INDEPENDENCE. This is a biological thing and it is supposed to happen (even though there are some of us parents out there that aren't really sure what to do about it!) With these changes, there comes a readiness to apply effort to something of greater interest, and/or a desire for achievement, to do something "hard". This is where a student can lead out and own their education. 

Being a "Scholar" means to study, read, and discuss great works, discover and discuss truths that are universal, and explore great ideas. It also means to cover any subject that sparks passion and excitement for learning for that particular individual. The hope is that a scholar knows how to learn anything!

At Sovereign Scholars Academy, we strive to create an atmosphere of passionate learning. All of our mentors love the subject of the class that they are offering. We know that with that love comes a great passion to share it with others. When interests are shared with passion, students are inspired to study harder, longer, and gain a desire to really understand the subject. This desire to learn from another is one of the hallmarks of a "Scholar."

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We allow changes to registered class schedules up to two weeks into the semester. 

If you cancel a class or registration before the classes begin, you will receive a full refund. 

If you cancel after classes begin, you will receive your registration fee minus any administrative fees and the materials the mentor has purchased for the class. 

Refunds will not be available after two weeks into class sessions.