TEEN LIFE
Teen Homeschoolers At Harmony
Class CHOICE
"When am I ever gonna need to know this?" is a question ringing through untold numbers of high schools right now at this very moment.
One of the most beautiful things about homeschooling is the freedom to pursue what interests you. Learning on your own is great for self-pacing, but at the same time it can get a bit mundane. Many of us wish for a chance to mix-it-up a bit with diverse learning environments.
Harmony will offer teens the opportunity to choose topics they want to learn about in a group setting, both academic and enrichment-focused.
The more teen involvement and interest we get for courses, the more we will created. Currently, our Pathfinders & Harmony Choice Academy options are capped at age 14.
Study Center
12-17 year olds
Our study center will be a place just for older students who simply need a space for independent study, but who are also searching for community & friendship. In this "social media-free" zone, tweens & teens have the chance to make connections with peers, gain independence, learn in community, benefit reciprocally from peer-tutoring, enjoy a change of scenery from home, & combat loneliness!
The teenage years are a time when social relationships take on new importance...and opportunities to develop them can be hard to find for homeschooling tweens & teens. Not all students are interested in organized/adult-led programming but still are searching for a home away from home.
Our study center will be monitored by an adult volunteer to ensure safety, problem-solve/provide support as needed, and encourage independence.
Laptops & iPads are permitted but must be used for academic purposes.
Teen drop-in study center will be available any time Tuesdays during the hours from 10 am - 3 pm.
Community lunch from 12:15-12:45 pm
Optional supervised outdoor recess from 12:45-1:15
Quarterly pass: $75.00
Harmony membership required, which includes access to family events, CREW activities, and more, and covers insurance, admin costs, etc.
Schedule:
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Q1: 9/12-10/17
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Q2: 10/31-12/12 (off Thanksgiving week)
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Q3: 1/23-2/27
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Q4: 4/3-5/8
Apprenticeships
Learning to Lead
Harmony will offer volunteer opportunities for teens to interested in developing their leadership skills & building their resume for college or future employment.
Teens apprentices can access opportunities assisting instructors, assisting with administrative tasks, assisting/supervising younger children (15+), or leading special-interest clubs.
If desired, teen apprentices can earn credits for their tuition and fees at Harmony. What's more, teens will develop leadership skills, responsibility, and great resume assets for the future.
Interested students ages 14+ should contact us to inquire about applying for a Harmony Apprenticeship!
Community Support
Teens need to engage with and feel supported by their peers perhaps more than at any time in their young lives. Yet, if you're homeschooling, finding a consistent community, source of positive social opportunities, & source of friendships can feel next to impossible. HCH aims to help.
We are excited to include the teens in shaping a positive social world here at Harmony Center both during and after school hours. And yeah, we mean it when we say "no phones on campus."
Why? It's all about building relationships and learning to connect. (In real time. Not through "likes" on Insta.)
Our goal is to strive to create a culture of respect, gratitude, independence, & kindness where teens' individuality is celebrated. We want our kids and teens to work on figuring out who they are while they're at Harmony--not figure out who they have to "become" just to fit in.
Service projects, hangouts, celebrations, student input & leadership... we see it all.
If you're a family who values tolerance, compassion, and authenticity, then we hope to be your teen's home-away-from-home.
