High school course description
High School Course Information
Weekly Homework/Technology Requirements:
For our one-hour weekly live meetings, students should have a good internet connection and a headset with mic. A web camera for this class is optional for the student. Online meetings will be facilitated by Zoom Video Conferencing. You will need to download a Zoom Installer in order to launch the first meeting. Classes will be recorded if students miss a session. The weekly reading plus writing should take between two-four hours, depending on the book and writing assignment.
Instructor Feedback:
All student writing is guided by an experienced and formally trained writing instructor. Instructor provides private tutoring throughout the week as needed and feedback is customized to each student. Students are required to submit their writing via Google Docs (no exceptions). Evaluation/Grades will not be issued unless requested.
New Students:
Students new to Gathering Ink must have experience with expository essay or submit a 500-word non-fiction piece of writing on any topic. Please email to gatheringink@gmail.com. Writing sample will be used to assess readiness for the writing portion of our class.
A Note About Grammar: While instructor will address any on-going grammar issues, this is not a grammar class. To understand how we approach grammar, please read this blog post. Students that need additional help with grammar can consider one of the grammar programs listed in the blog post (scroll down to “Grammar programs”).
Supplies:
It is recommended that students have a dedicated binder for this class and a composition notebook.
Cost:
$480 for the year (may be paid in full by 7/15 or 3 payments of $160 with the first due 7/15, the second 10/15, and the last 1/15).
Spring 2018 option: $240 Paid in full by 1/25. Pay using PayPal.Me
*Grading and Evaluation Option: Add $50 per semester
Billed at the end of each semester
*Grade is based on class participation (10%), Periodic Quizzes (20%) and Writing (70%) Grading scale will be indicated when you sign up for this option.