Picture a school where children have the freedom to move about as they wish, spend time following individualized learning paths on technological devices, learning through play, and spending time reading and writing in groups and one-on-one with a teacher. The students are of a range of ages, and work together to solve problems and grow as a community of learners. The children are free to take their learning outside if they wish, and students are encouraged to take ownership of their own learning. This is the environment we seek to create for our learners at A House of Learning. If that sounds like something you want for your family, read on for specifics.

School Year Schedule

School will be held Monday - Thursday each week starting on August 18th and ending on May 21st.

Why isn't school held on Fridays?

This is to give families one day each week to learn together or to create their own learning plan. My family will spend this day at museums, parks, libraries, and other fun adventures. Some families may want to have a day to allow their children to explore activities on their own, free from structure and responsibility. Other families may want to have a day where they focus on a specific subject together. The sky's the limit! This day off every week is to allow each family the chance to connect and grow together.

When are the other school breaks?

Labor Day: Monday, September 1

Fall Break : October 13-16

Thanksgiving Break: November 24-27

Christmas Break: December 22-January 2

Martin Luther King Jr Day: Monday, January 19

Mid-Winter Break: February 16-19

Spring Break: April 6-9

Why do you take an entire week off for Fall and Thanksgiving breaks instead of just a few days like most schools?

We aren't most schools! In Miss Kim's (over 10 years of) experience as a teacher, about 6-8 weeks in to any school experience, the teachers and the students start to burn out. By taking a week off every 6 weeks or so (sometimes sooner due to holidays), we can keep the students and teachers engaged in learning and full of energy and excitement for the next project. Breaks from the learning routine are just as important as the learning routine itself.

Daily Schedule

9:30-9:45

Drop off and free play. Parents can drop off their children anytime during this window.

9:45-10:00

Class Opener - includes things like reciting the pledge of allegiance together, checking in with one another, making goals, as well as any housekeeping items that need to occur.

10:00-12:30

Core learning time: This is when the students will be working independently, one-on-one with the teacher, and in groups to work on reading, writing, and math skills. Students are encouraged to take breaks as needed to play outside, stretch, explore sensory materials, or whatever helps them to reset their brain for more learning time. Every student's schedule and routine will look a little different during this time of the day. The teacher and student will work together to create the ideal plan for each child.

12:30-2:00

Lunch and outside time (Families who wish to eat lunch with their children are welcome to take them home during this time and then bring them back for the afternoon!)

2:00-2:30

Music time - Piano practicing and lesson times for those students who choose to enroll in that option, musical play for those who who are not doing piano lessons.

2:30-3:30

Science and Projects time - This will be an opportunity for the entire class to work together to solve problems and learn about the world together.

3:30-4:00

Snack and Dismissal time - Parents can pick up their students anytime during this window. Students who stay until 4:00 will have the opportunity to watch a Generation Genius science video each day, as well as have a snack together with their classmates.

What is the homework load like?

There will be zero homework. Miss Kim always encourages parents to read with their children, but there will be no homework assignments. Reading is still encouraged because it connects families together. Children love to be read to. It helps them to feel loved, seen, and nurtured. When children feel loved, they learn. It's a beautiful natural consequence.

Tuition and Fees

Elementary (K-6) Full Time:

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$4,000 (paid in $400 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language arts, Math, Science, Physical Education, and General Music Education.
Piano (1st-6th only) is an additional $50/month.

Preschool Full Time:

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$2,500 (paid in $250 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language Arts, Math, Science, Physical Education, and General Music Education.

Elementary (K-6) Half Time (Pick up at 12:30):

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$2,700 (paid in $270 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language Arts and Math.
Piano is not available for half-day students

Preschool Half-Time (Pickup at 12:00)

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$1,500 (paid in $150 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language Arts and Math.

Elementary (K-6) Part Time (MW or TTH, Pick up at 12:30):

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$2,000 (paid in $200 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language Arts and Math.
Piano is not available for part-time students.

Preschool Part-Time (MW or TTH, Pickup at 12:00)

$35 Non Refundable Registration Fee (per family)
$1,000 (paid in $100 increments Aug-May) - This covers all students supplies and instructor fees for Language Arts and Math.

Financial Help Options

For those who are awarded the Utah Fits All Scholarship, your tuition will hopefully be fully covered. The legislation is still in session to decide how much money each scholarship student will be awarded. Stay tuned.

For those who go through OpenEd (formerly My Tech High) for their school funding, you could receive reimbursement for up to $2,000 of your school expenses!

For those who go through Harmony Education for their funding, you could receive up to reimbursement for up to $1,700 of your school expenses!

Haven't heard about any or some of these resources? Miss Kim would be happy to explain how each program works or to create a personalized cost comparison for your family!

What am I paying for?

Language Arts

Preschool

Michael Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Manuals and accompanying supplies
Discovery Station Learners Literacy activities
Good and Beautiful Handwriting books
Waterford upstart (preK only)
Kahn Academy Kids (pre only)
Miss Kim's library of leveled books, games, and sensory activities.

Kindergarten-1st

Michael Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Manuals and accompanying supplies
Lexia
Good and Beautiful Booster Cards and Books
Good and Beautiful Handwriting books
Brave Writer Curriculum (quill+jot it down) and accompanying books
Extra phonics activities supplemented from Teachers Pay Teachers resources as needed.
Miss Kim's library of leveled books, games, and sensory activities.

2nd-6th

Lexia
Good and Beautiful Handwriting books
Brave Writer Curriculum (dart+partnership or arrow+building confidence) and accompanying books
Extra grammar activities supplemented from Teachers Pay Teachers resources as needed
Miss Kim's library of leveled books, games, and sensory activities.

Math

Preschool

Discovery Station Math Activities
Waterford Upstart (PreK only)
Kahn Academy Kids (pre only)
Miss Kim's library of games and activities.

Kindergarten

Good and Beautiful Math Kindergarten books and accompanying supplies
Dreambox math
Miss Kim's library of games and activities

1st-6th

Beast Academy (online and book options)
Miss Kim's library of games and activities.

Technology

All students

Chromebook (Preschool students might need to share but K-6 students will each have their own.)
Headphones
Students in 1st/2nd (whenever they are ready) and above will also participate in a typing curriculum, most likely Typesy.

Science

All full time students

Generation Genius videos
Mystery Science Units
Other supplies and equipment needed to solve problems and answer questions that come up naturally during the school year.

Music

1st-6th (full time)

Alfred piano books and keyboard/piano use.

All full time students

Miss Kim's library of musical games and activities.

Physical Education

All full time students

Outside sports and activity equipment.
Possible equipment includes:
- sports balls
- mitts
- bats
- helmets
- sand toys
- sidewalk chalk
- scooters
- wiggle boards
- winter outside accessories like gloves, scarves, and earmuffs.

Full Time Instructor fee is $2000/year - $200/month - $14.93/day - $2.13/hour.

Half-Time Instructor fee is $1000/year - $100/month - $7.47/day - $2.13/hour.

Part-Time Instructor fee is $500/year - $50/month - $7.47/day - $2.13/hour.

Below you will find a breakdown of what resources and curriculum are used for each subject.

For preschool students, priority will be given to those families who are also enrolling elementary students. If you are only looking to enroll a preschool student, you will be placed on a wait-list. On June 1st, 2025, if there are still preschool places available, families on the wait-list will be welcomed in to class.

Current Spots Available (updated daily)

Elementary: 12

Preschool: 6

My school is located in the Silver Lake community of Eagle Mountain, Utah. Because the school is my home, I only share the specific address with registered families. Thank you for your understanding.