INSPIRE CHARTER SCHOOLS
WELCOME TO THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Additional Resources:
- Basics Level Curriculum Options: Curriculum for the struggling student, folders by subject (to be used for student with an IEP/504 Plan or with approval).
- Standards Checklists for College & Career and A-G tracks.
- ICS Platforms: Includes catalogs/flyers for the courses offered through ChoicePlus Academy (CPA), Edgenuity, StrongMind, Textbook Program.
Track B
TRACK B LP BREAKDOWN
Track C
TRACK C LP BREAKDOWN
Requirements for Each Learning Period
Meeting
Student Work
Student work samples are required for each learning period to represent what your child has been working on.
TK-8th Grade: You will select one work sample from either Math, Reading, Science, or Social Studies
High School: Students will submit one work sample from each course they are currently enrolled in
Attendance
Final attendance with signature and date is due on the last day of the learning period. Thank you for making every effort to complete your attendance on time! Your teacher will be sending you your parent portal login information.
We are excited to offer an Enrichment Academy one day a week at various locations! Students who attend will be in grade level enrichment opportunities and receive instruction in Math, Language Arts, and various electives.
If you are interested in registering for your local EA, please complete this survey.
Instructional funds can be used to purchase curriculum, educational supplies and pay for educational activities and enrichment to expand student knowledge and experiences. Visit the FAQ about the Enrichment Centre for more information.
Any unused funds from the previous year can be used over the summer or will roll over into your account.
Instructional funds are allocated so that you can provide enrichment opportunities for your child. Enrichment services and products serve to expand student knowledge and experiences.
Products include, but are not limited to . . . Amazon, field trips, museum memberships, educational games, technology, educational supplemental curriculum, novels that support student educational learning, and materials necessary to support student learning.
Services include, but are not limited to . . . fine art classes, academic extension courses, physical education classes, tutoring from an established business, driver’s education, dance lessons, music lessons or any other service that requires instructor to student interaction in an in person setting.
Services are only authorized through Inspire approved vendors.
Lending Libraries
Inspire Charter Schools Lending Libraries is an amazing new feature to offer our students and families this school year. The Lending Library located in Fresno is closest to most of our families. We also have a drop-off & pick up location in Monterey County. You are welcome to order items from any of our Lending Libraries and pick them up at the location nearest you. This is a great part of Inspire this 18.19 school year and we are excited to see you there!
Please visit the Tech Centre for all technology purchases. Tech Centre requests are made/accepted year-round. A request placed now by a family will be fulfilled next school year if they don't have enough funds. The family is contacted again to ensure they still want the order prior to fulfillment next school year. Orders where families communicate their need for the items next year are marked to be held until then.
Please be aware that all non-consumable items are the property of Inspire Charter Schools. If you decide to withdraw from Inspire for any reason, items are due upon the commencement of the checkout process.
If you are new to homeschool curriculum, we are happy to help navigate the vast choices available and filter resources that would best fit the unique learning style of your student.
If you are using one of our Inspire adopted curriculum choices, I will place your order for you. If you are not using one of our main program curriculum options listed on the flyers below, you will place your order through the Enrichment Centre. All curriculum orders must be secular. You are welcome to personalize your own curriculum using textbooks, online programs and other resources.
Interested in learning more about your child’s learning style in order to make curriculum decisions? Take a Learning Style Quiz HERE!
Choosing Curriculum & Ordering Options:
Options:
· Inspire adopted curriculum can contain all of your subjects within one curriculum/vendor or be purchased a la cart by your Homeschool Teacher.
· Family selected curriculum is ordered through the ICS Inspiration Station by the family. Need ideas?
- Popular Homeschool Curriculum Reference Page
- http://cathyduffyreviews.com/
- Or mix & match the above
Reminders: All items purchased with instructional funds are property of Inspire Charter Schools. Non-consumables or unused consumables will be returned once educational curriculum is completed or student withdraws from Inspire School.
Inspire Charter School is a public charter school and by law must remain non-sectarian in all aspects of its operation. State funds may not be used to purchase religious material.
I Can Statements are simple sentences based on standards and objectives for the grade level, written in student-friendly language. Click below to view the I Can Statements for your grade level
FULL YEAR CHECKLISTS
As a public charter school Inspire is required by the state to have 95% of our students in grades 3-8, 11, and 12 participate in CAASPP yearly. We appreciate your participation in state testing in the spring as it has a
big impact on charter renewal. Inspire wants to continue to provide amazing programs and resources to our homeschool families and this is one way you can help us do that!
Instructional funds can also be used to support student learning through services provided by approved Inspire vendors.
Can families request a vendor? YES!
The first step is to fill out the Vendor Application Survey. This can be filled out by the vendor, the parent or the teacher. The more information, the better, this includes a good contact person and email address.
- Vendor completes survey.
- Inspire sends required documents within 1 business day.
- Vendor returns documents to Inspire.
- Vendor is placed on our approved vendor list.
Payment Status
ICS remits payments to our vendors within 30 days from the date of submission (NET30 Terms). If you'd like to follow up on a payment for a vendor, please email VendorInvoicing@Inspireschools.org.