Description
WHO: Students Ages 13-18, Limited to Upper Form Students Only
WHAT: Four sessions per term of Character & Worldview with Recitation time (20 minutes), Mock Trial (35 minutes), Current Events (35 minutes), Writing For Life (35 minutes), Studio Time / Office Hours with Teachers (25 minutes), and a Rotation of Social Etiquette & Games, Conversation Skills, Group Problem Solving, and Film & Worldview Discussions (20 minutes)
WHERE: Loft & Field Farm
WHEN: Every Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm, see calendar
COST: $111/term or $315/trimester
MATERIALS FEE: TBD. Bring cash or check to purchase at Check-In desk.
HOW PAYMENT WORKS: Payments for Fall Term 1 classes will be charged on August 15. Payments are collected before the next term’s classes begin and will automatically continue until the end of the school year or cancel any time. No refunds.
BONUS: When you sign up for any local class, your family automatically gets a Loft & Field Membership. Memberships include access to the Living Books Library, parent support, early sign-ups, and more. They will expire June 14th, 2025. If you’d like the benefits of membership without taking local classes, we have a “Membership Only” option on our Enroll page. Read more about the many benefits of a Loft & Field membership here.
General Information
Program of Study
See the Owls Thursday PM Program time schedule here.
Mock Trial – Taught by Ms. Tonya. (35 minutes)
Current Events – Taught by Ms. Maia. (35 minutes)
Writing for Life – Taught by Ms. Angela. (35 minutes)
Studio / Open Office Hours. All teachers available. (25 minutes)
Weekly Rotation– Rotations of Social Etiquette & Games, Conversation Skills, Group Problem Solving, and Film & Worldview Discussions. Taught by Ms. Stephanie and Mr. Josh. (20 minutes)
FAQs
Does my student need to bring anything to class? All students should bring a water bottle marked with their full name. Students with dietary restrictions should bring their own snack. If their class requires a notebook, they need to bring money on the first day to purchase it and bring the notebook every subsequent week. If an assignment was completed at home, remember to bring it to share with your teacher so she knows how to help you continue working toward improvement. Owls students will be held to higher expectations – there will be age and ability appropriate assignments and participation is expected.
Should parents stay with their kids? You, the parent, know more about your child and what will help him or her thrive. That means, you are the best person to make this decision! Some parents stay with their kids during classes, some stay nearby in case the child has a need, and most drop their kids off. You can choose what is best for your family throughout the year. Owls students will probably not need their parents to stay, let us know if you have concerns.
How should my child dress? – We go outside every day, regardless of the weather. You need to check the weather report and dress your child or send clothes that will keep them comfortable in all kinds of weather (rain coat in rain, snow pants in winter, shorts and t-shirt on hot days, etc.). Especially make sure your child is wearing sturdy shoes that cover the whole foot, we do a lot of running around and working with animals and want to prevent tripping or injury. It is especially helpful if you label clothes with a family name so we can get them back to you instead of losing them in the Lost & Found (a.k.a. “The Black Hole”).
What about drop-off, pick-up, and lunch? Owls students are welcome to come at 12:30 with a bag lunch and eat with everyone here. Or, they can be dropped off a few minutes before 1:00 p.m. ready to start class. We do not provide lunch. Please send a labeled bag lunch with a water bottle. We picnic when we can!
What should I do if one of my kids is sick? Please refer to our Health & Safety Protocols, we make a clear list of when to definitely keep your kids home, and when you can make your own decision.