Course Offerings
Nursery
Innocenss
Beginnger
Grammar Level
Logic Level
Rhetoric
Core
- Music
- Crafts
- Nature Study
- Stations (blocks, playdough, etc.)
Core
- Religion/Catechism
- Phonics / Comprehension
- Latin formal prayers & Song School Latin
- Music
- Science
- Saint Study
- Story Time
- Art
- Geography
Core
- Religious Studies
- Catechism
- History
- Literature
- Science
- Americana Art
- Chapel
- Music
Core
- Religious Studies
- History
- Literature
- Science
- Americana Art
- Chapel
- Music
Additional classes (may incur a fee and supplies)
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Introduction to Simple Sewing
Core
- Religious Studies
- Americana Art
- Public Speaking
- Programming
Additional classes (may incur a fee and supplies)
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The Blessed Mother in Art
Core
- Religious Studies
- Americana Art
- Public Speaking
- Programming
Additional classes (may incur a fee and supplies)
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The Blessed Mother in Art
Parents, the Primary Educators
Homeschooling places the parent in their proper position as the primary educator of their children. This position is more than a general guidance of their child’s education but a hands on instruction of material the child is to learn.
Academic Year
Group instruction will meet on Thursdays for the 33 week academic year which begins in September and ends in May. Breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Holy Days of Obligation are taken.
September
2023
October
2023
November
2023
December
2023
January
2024
February
2024
March
2024
Arpil
2024
May
2024
Academic Levels
Nursery
2-3 years old
Innocens
4-5 years old
Beginner
6-8 years old
Grammar
9-11 years old
Logic
12-14 years old
Rhetoric
15-18 years old
Sample Daily Schedule
Innocens Level
9:00 AM – Morning Mass
9:40 AM – Morning prayer before classes
9:45 AM – History
10:15 AM – History Activity
10:45AM – Snack
11:00 PM – Literature
11:30 PM – Literature Activity
12:00PM – Angelus, Grace, Lunch and Free Play, End of Day
Beginner Level
9:00 AM – Morning Mass
9:40 AM – Morning prayer before classes
9:45 AM – History
10:15 AM – History Activity
10:45AM – Snack
11:00 PM – Literature
11:30 PM – Literature Activity
12:00PM – Angelus, Grace, Lunch and Free Play
1:00 PM – Art / Music (alternating schedule)
1:30 PM – Catechism
2:00 PM – Latin
2:30 PM – Science
3:00 PM – End of Day
Grammar
9:00 AM – Hear Morning Mass
9:40 AM – Morning Prayer and short student presentation
9:45 AM – History
10:30 AM – Literature
11:15 AM – Religious Studies
12:00 PM – Angelus, Grace, Lunch and Free Play
12:45 PM – Latin
1:30 PM – Science
2:15 PM – Art / Music (alternating schedule)
3:00 PM – Prayers / End of Day
Logic and Rhetoric Levels
9:00 AM – Hear Morning Mass
9:40 AM – Morning Prayer
9:45 AM – Religious Studies
10:30 AM – Latin
11:15 AM – Music/Art (Alternating schedule)
12:00 PM – Angelus, Grace, Lunch and Free Play
4:00 PM – Biology (optional due to time held)
Location
Hillside Hybrid meets in the Parish Center of Saint Patrick Catholic Church directly adjacent to the main church building.
Instruction
Hillside Program meets once a week with children arriving for 9AM Mass celebrated in the Church. After Mass, all students meet together with mentors and parents for morning prayer and a brief student presentation on the saint of the day. Classes start at 9:45AM sharp with a mid-day break for lunch and exercise in the gym. The beginner levels will break more often for snack and play.
Instruction days are specifically meant for review, questions and group discussion from material studied during the previous four days at home. Group discussion is of particular importance to group instruction days as it allows student to discuss ideas, interact on projects and mentor evaluation of materials learned.
Learn at Home Days
A child’s days spent learning at home are guided by the parent, the primary educator. Aiding the parent to that end, each family will receive a syllabus, an in depth guide of the entire academic year, and daily lesson plans. The Syllabus is segmented into 10 units, each unit taking about four weeks. At the end of the four weeks each student will present on a topic from the learned material. More on the CONNECT method to come.
Dress Code
At Hillside Program we instill a sense of order through our dress code. By enforcing a dress code for all who attend or assist at our program, we bear witness to the virtue of modesty, and promote a sense of unity. The use of a dress code is a wonderful part of our Catholic identity, prevents distractions, and helps ease competition during our time together. It serves to remind the children of the importance of their role, and creates a more professional environment to help facilitate learning.
Innocents Level: Dress should be neat and appropriate.
Beginner, and Grammar Level Boys: Solid neutral color slacks, white or light blue collared shirt, and full sock. Shirt sleeve length may vary based upon season.
Beginner, and Grammar Level Girls: Solid neutral color skirt or jumper, white, light blue, or pink collared shirt, and full sock. Shirt sleeve length may vary based upon season Skirt or jumper length must not be more than two fingers above the knee.
Rhetoric, and Logic Level Boys: Solid neutral color slacks, white or light blue collared shirt, tie, and full sock. Shirt sleeve length may vary based upon season.
Beginner, and Grammar Level Girls: Solid neutral color skirt, white, light blue, or pink collared shirt, and full sock. Shirt sleeve length may vary based upon season. Skirt must not be more than two fingers above the knee.
Shoes: Basic brown or black dress shoes. No sneakers, crocks, sandals, or distracting colors or patterns are permitted.
GYM Uniform: When using the gym, the children may change shoes.
All children: Hair length and style should be kept neat and appropriate. Personal hygiene is expected of all as it is an important part of a child’s rearing.
Parents, Volunteers and Mentors: As we strive to set solid examples for our children to follow, parents, volunteers, and mentors are asked to dress professionally.
Books
Books for each Level are available for purchase