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Academic Testing

A process of administering a serious of increasingly more difficult questions designed to establish the grade equivalent score of a student.

ADD

Similar to ADHD without the hyperactivity.

ADHD

"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A diagnosed neurological condition that causes individuals to be excessively active. They often have difficulty with focusing, impulsivity and attention to task."

Catholic Home Schooling

The act of teaching ones children at home rather than sending them to an institution designed to provide public education. The basis of the curriculums and lessons is rooted in the beliefs and Traditions of the Catholic faith.

Christian Home Schooling

"The act of teaching ones children at home rather than sending them to an institution designed to provide public education. The basis of the curriculums and lessons is rooted in the belief in Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Bible, including the New Testament."

Classical Home Schooling

"The act of teaching ones children at home. The curriculum is based on the Trivium and takes its shape using a 3 phase classical approach similar to that used to educate individuals such as Socrates, daVinci and Shakespeare."

Curriculum

"A planned series of lessons, activities and assignments designed to teach specific skills appropriate for a particular age or subject"

ESL

English as a Second Language. Referring to the teaching of the English language to those whose mother tongue is not English

Gifted

"A term used to refers to a child who is advanced in their skill development, knowledge and abilities either in general or in specific areas such as music."

High School

Refers to the years between grade 9 & 12.

Home schooling

The act of teaching ones children at home rather than sending them to an institution designed to provide an education

Intermediate

Generally refers to grades 7 & 8

Internet home schooling

the use of curriculums and support services provided by an academy or home schooling curriculum developer which is delivered using the internet.

Junior

Generally refers to grades 4-6

Learning Disability

"A broad term to describe a psychological, neurological or cognitive disorder that has a direct impact on an individuals ability to learn specific skills."

Online Schooling

the use of curriculums and support services provided by an academy or home schooling curriculum developer which is delivered using the internet.

Phonics

A method of teaching letter sound relationship. Preschooler A child who is too young to attend school. Usually younger than 4 years of age.

Primary

Generally refers to grades 1-3

Private School

An institution that provides education. Those wishing to attend are required to meet qualifications and pay a tuition.

Program

"Refers to a specific group of activities designed to teach a specify skills. For example a Handwriting program, an addition program."

Public School

An publicly funded institution that provides education for all who wish to attend

Secular Home Schooling

The act of teaching ones children at home rather than sending them to an institution designed to provide public education. Any form of religious instruction or reference to spiritual beliefs is deliberately omitted.

Senior

Generally refers to grades 9-12

Statement of Faith

"Similar to a mission statement, it outlines the Faith beliefs and Religious governing principles by which a school or academy operates. Often these beliefs are reflected in curriculums they use."

Textbook

A comprehensive book containing all the information required by a specific course.

Unschooling

Commonly refers to educating ones child at home rather than a formal school environment which used textbooks and desks. Also used to refer to the style of home schooling where children are allowed to freely explore and learn as they wish.