Preparatory Grammar

10 yrs and up*, $335, 14 week course/class twice weekly - No Prerequisite

*Requirements: Similar to our Parent/Child course parameters, students ages 10 -11 must be accompanied by a parent for the first class in each week. The second class in each week may be taken independently by the student if the parent believes they are capable of responsible class participation. We reserve the right to request that parents accompany any student (regardless of age) in class if the need is perceived.

This course is intended to be either an early start to grammar principles for younger students or a slower-paced approach for older students who would benefit from grammar basics. Younger students will take this course alongside their parents who can support and reinforce the ideas learned during class time. Older students (12+) may take this course independently if capable, but parents are always very welcome to come alongside their student in the course and might be encouraged if the need is perceived.

The course covers basic understanding of grammar as a stepping stone to a more challenging grammar course (such as Foundational Grammar). Each week, students will learn a new part of speech that builds on the material presented in previous weeks. The course will follow a 2 day/wk model: Class 1 will cover the new grammar focus of the week and assign preliminary homework; Class 2 will be a reinforcement class where students will workshop Class 1 ideas with in-class activities and diagramming. Both classes are essential to course mastery, and students are expected to attend all classes. Weekly homework will include grammar chants and a grammar worksheet as well as encouraged activities.

Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 - 10 AM
Preparatory Grammar     Emily Glicksman

Since this course follows a bi-weekly class model, there will be no individual tutorials. We recommend that students take this course in preparation for our faster-paced Foundational Grammar course.