Homeschool Partnership Program

Are you interested in attending Wheaton Academy part-time?

Learn how Wheaton Academy partners with homeschool families.

Wheaton Academy Partnership with Homeschool Students PartnershipBecause Wheaton Academy believes in parental involvement in education, we are pleased to partner with families who have chosen to use a homeschool model. Historically, about 20% of our student body has previous experience with a homeschool curriculum. We encourage homeschooling families to consider a variety of classes from Wheaton Academy to create a personalized mix of experiences that meet individual student and family needs. Accordingly, this document is an explanation of our educational philosophy at Wheaton Academy and some helpful guidelines. Our partnership program seeks to serve both the homeschool needs and our institutional and accreditation standards.

MissionThe trustees, administration, faculty, and staff are committed to the mission of Wheaton Academy to provide students an atmosphere that nurtures growth in three significant areas:

• Relationships The first area of focus is relationships. Students at Wheaton Academy are challenged to dive deep into the Scripture, under the guidance of Christian men and women, to develop an active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition, it is our goal to equip students with the necessary skills to develop and maintain meaningful, healthy relationships with parents, other adults, and their peers.

• Excellence Second, it is the desire of Wheaton Academy to see students develop an internal biblical standard of excellence. Wheaton Academy wants to see students develop a thirst for learning and a drive for excellence, not because winning or being first is of ultimate importance, but rather because it is pleasing to God to do our best.

• Service Third, along with nurturing growth in the areas of relationships and excellence, Wheaton Academy believes it is important to encourage students to develop the characteristics of a servant heart, which Christ so effectively modeled during His ministry on earth. The need for young, Christ-like, servant leaders is desperately needed in our ever-changing world.

Homeschool Partnership GuidelinesIn addition to its role of nurturing students, Wheaton Academy endeavors to support the area churches and families who are committed to Christian education. To this end, Wheaton Academy has adopted the following guidelines for developing a working relationship with interested homeschooling families:

Homeschool CurriculumThe homeschooling family will be expected to provide an education mandated by the Illinois Department of Education for all courses studied at home. For partnership students who choose not to participate in co-curricular activities at Wheaton Academy, curriculum approval is not required.

Co-Curricular ParticipationWheaton Academy partnership students are both permitted and encouraged to become active participants in Wheaton Academy’s community. Students are welcome to get involved in our co-curricular activities such as athletics, banquets, Homecoming Week, fine arts, and other ongoing events.

In order for partnership students to participate in co-curricular activities, they must be enrolled in five approved classes, including at least one class through Wheaton Academy. These five classes can be a combination of classes offered at Wheaton Academy and through the homeschool curriculum.

Our Student Services Office is responsible for approving homeschool curriculum. Families are required to submit the Registration of Supervised Partnership Classes form for approval prior to participating in any Wheaton Academy co-curricular activity. Wheaton Academy requires parents to monitor homeschool class progress. If, at any point, a student’s grade falls below a “C”, the parents are required to report the grade to the Student Services Office.

Partnership students who wish to participate in athletics and any non-athletic IHSA co-curricular activity will be expected to meet the eligibility requirements of the IHSA.

Class Availability and Prerequisite Requirements In an effort to ensure individualized attention and quality instruction for our student body, Wheaton Academy closely monitors class capacity. Full-time Wheaton Academy students are given first priority in the class selection process. Some classes may have limited capacity, and availability is determined by the Student Services Office.

Some classes at Wheaton Academy require prerequisite coursework. Partnership students must demonstrate, through a homeschool transcript, that all prerequisites have been met prior to enrolling in a specific class. In some cases, a placement test may be required before class registration occurs.

Diploma Eligibility Partnership students are not candidates for a Wheaton Academy diploma, but may participate in the graduation ceremony. Prior to their senior year, partnership students can apply to become full-time students. If accepted, these students will receive a Wheaton Academy diploma.

Increasing Course load & Transitioning to Full-Time Status All partnership students who wish to increase their course load OR become a full-time student must submit a written request to the Wheaton Academy Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will work with the Student Services Office to determine if there is space available, and if the student would be a good candidate for an increased course load. Wheaton Academy reserves the right to decline a family’s request for an increased course load at Wheaton Academy. Discipline and other behavioral factors could impact this decision.

Family Alignment All partnership families who wish to enroll at Wheaton Academy must review the Wheaton Academy’s Admissions Guide. Partnership parents, students, and families are required to abide by the same standards as our full-time families. This includes, but is not limited to, items outlined in the Student Handbook, Student Expectations, and Parent Expectations. For a copy of these documents, please refer the Wheaton Academy website. If, at any point, a family is no longer in alignment with the philosophies of the school, Wheaton Academy reserves the right to re-evaluate the family’s enrollment status.

Next Steps We trust after reviewing these guidelines, you understand that Wheaton Academy wants to support your commitment to homeschooling. We look forward to partnering with you and your student.

If we can be of further assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at 630-562-7501 or the Director of Student Services at 630-562-7576.

$2,300 $2,590

Tuition Total CostPartnership Fee# of Classes

$4,890

$2,300 $5,780 $7,480

$2,300

$2,300

3

4

2

1

$7,770

$10,360

$10,070

$12,660

A Explanation of Fees:• A mandatory annual partnership fee of $2,300

(includes activities, labs, technology, & Winterim fee)

• A tuition cost of 1/6th of annual WA tuition for each class in which the student enrolls

• Mandatory textbook fees (varies by class)

Partnership Student Tuition Structure 2018-2019

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Wheaton Academy 2017-2018 DAILY BELL SCHEDULES

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MONDAY 45 minute class periods 25 minute Community Time 44 minute combined lunch Time Class 8:00 – 8:45 Period 1 8:51 – 9:36 Period 2 9:42 – 10:27 Period 3 10:33 – 10:58 Community Time 11:04 – 11:49 Period 4 11:49 – 12:33 Combined Lunch 12:33 – 1:18 Period 5 1:24 – 2:09 Period 6

2:15 – 3:00 Period 7

TUESDAY & FRIDAY 45 minute class periods 37 minute Chapel 26 minute split lunch Time Lunch Class 8:00 – 8:45 Period 1 8:51 – 9:36 Period 2 9:42 – 10:27 Period 3 10:33 – 11:10 Chapel 11:16 – 12:01 11:10 – 11:36 Period 4A 11:42 – 12:27 12:01– 12:27 Period 4B 12:33 – 1:18 Period 5 1:24 – 2:09 Period 6 2:15 – 3:00 Period 7

WEDNESDAY BLOCK 90 minute class periods 30 minute Advisory Groups 50 minute combined lunch Time Class 7:00 – 8:45 Teacher Collaboration Time 9:00 – 10:30 Period 1 10:35 – 11:05 Advisory Groups 11:10 – 12:40 Period 2 12:40 – 1:30 Combined Lunch 1:30 – 3:00 Period 3 THURSDAY BLOCK 90 minute class periods 45 minute combined lunch Time Class 8:00 – 9:30 Period 4 9:37 – 11:07 Period 5 11:07 – 11:52 Combined Lunch 11:52 – 1:22 Period 6 1:30 – 3:00 Period 7

Wheaton Academy Bell Schedule

*Bell schedule is subject to change each year