FAQ

$75 per family, per day, per semester.  

This covers our basic expenses such as classroom materials, curriculum and general operating costs. 

Some classes have minor additional fees and recommend specific textbooks (mostly middle school and high school). 

We want to ensure that all families have the opportunity to be a part of a community. If you need assistance, please indicate on your enrollment form. 

We start out the morning together with prayer, the pledge, scripture memorization, and announcements. From there parents and children head to their classes for the morning (there is typically a rotation of 4 classes). Occasionally, after the fourth period, families have the option to stay for lunch in the cafeteria, meet at Chieftain Park for lunch when the weather permits or leave for the day. On special occasions we end our day with a special celebration, activities/crafts or pizza parties.

We think it’s important that parents are involved and in full control of their children's main education. However, we want to be here to help in anyway we can. We are pursuing a Science emphasis to help our families accomplish this core as a group! We hope this is helpful to your families by doing experiments and fun learning together! 

All students also have a Bible class. 

We also try to engage all ages with fun and interesting classes that may not be a part of a normal home curriculum, such as Art, Spanish, PE, Sign Language, Graphic Design, Photography or more targeted segments such as a science class studying the Ocean or Solar System. 

You don't have to lead teach any class until you feel comfortable. But, You can do it! We’ll help ease you in by assigning classes to be a helper and talking about your background and the ages you love working with. All moms are assigned to help in classes while their children are in their classes for 3 class periods, with  one class period to be used as a break to fellowship and get to know the other "Shemamas."

Currently Shema does not have any paid staff, but is subject to change in the future as needed. Shema is currently an all volunteer operation including the board and leadership  teams. 

Fall Semester: August 20, 2024 - December 12, 2024

Spring Semester: January 7, 2025 - April 10, 2025

Tentative Class Offerings for FALL 2024 - as of April 10, 2024

TUESDAY - Bible / Science   

Infant - Pre-K - schedule may include Storytime, Science Activities, Snack, Calendar time, Free Play, Motor Skills, Handwriting, PE, etc. 

Kindergarten - Bible, Science, PE, Elective TBD  

First Grade -  Bible, Science, Spanish, STEM, Elective TBD/Open 

Second Grade - Bible, Science, Spanish, STEM, Elective TBD/Open 

Third Grade - Bible, Science, Art Fundamentals, Elective TBD/Open

Fourth Grade - Bible, Biology/Biodiversity/Ecology, Life/Survival Skills, Art Fundamentals 

Fifth Grade - Bible, Biology/Biodiversity/Ecology, Life/Survival Skills, Art Fundamentals

Middle School - Bible/Archeology, Biology, Home Economics/Life Skills 

HighSchool -  Bible/Archeology, Forensic Science, Elective or Core Class TBD 

THURSDAY - History / Geography / Social Studies   

Infant - Pre-K - schedule may include Storytime, Science Activities, Snack, Calendar time, Free Play, Motor Skills, Handwriting, PE, etc. 

Kindergarten - Social Studies, Show & Tell, Story Time Craft, Elective TBD

First Grade - Social Studies, Presentations, Elective TBD/Open, Elective TBD/Open

Second Grade - Social Studies, Presentations, Wilderness Survival, Book Club, Elective TBD/Open

Third Grade - Tuttle Twins History, Wilderness Survival, Book Club, Elective TBD/Open,  Elective TBD/Open

Fourth Grade - Historical Mysteries, 50 States/Geography, WWII, Spanish

Fifth Grade - Historical Mysteries, 50 States/Geography, WWII, Spanish

Middle School - History, Spanish, Elective TBD/Open

High School - History, Elective TBD/Open, Elective TBD/Open