Academies
Inquisiminds offers a secular, 4.5-hour drop-off program with 4 distinct classes offered once a week repeated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The parent is not required to stay on campus during this time. All academy teachers have been vaccinated and boosted and have background checks completed. Students must be at least 5 years old to attend our Junior Academy program.
The cost for Fall 2023, 12-week semester is $660.
We offer three payment plans (click here to see details). Admissions are on a rolling basis and the cost is prorated ($55/day). Email admin@inquisiminds.com to enroll.
To be added to a waitlist for full academies, please email admin@inquisiminds.com.
The academies are broken out as follows:
There are two teachers in the classroom at all times
Classes offered are as follows:
Literature – high-interest, picture books are read aloud to the class, additional activities include discussion, coloring, cut/paste worksheets with an opportunity for writing responses and hands-on activities connected to the book themes.
Science – general knowledge of science topics taught with hands-on activities, coloring, cut/paste, short video clips, illustrations with an opportunity for writing/drawing responses
Art – art concepts taught using Process Art where students learn about the process and explore elements along the way
Journey From Past to Present – Come along on a creative journey to discover people and places of the past and present. We will fly across the globe to experience the art, culture, history, and geography of ancient civilizations as well as those of today.
The schedule is built around 45 minute classes with 25-30 minute outdoor (weather permitting) recess and a 30 minute lunch.
9:30 – 10:15 am – First Class
10:15 – 10:45 am – Recess
10:45 – 11:30 am – Second Class
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Lunch (brought from home, nut free)
12:00 – 12:40 pm – Third Class
12:40 – 1:10 pm – Recess
1:10 – 1:55 pm – Fourth Class
2 pm – Dismissal
- Students are dropped off in our kiss-and-ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their cars!
Classes offered are as follows:
Literature – chapter books will be read at home prior to class (child can read on their own or parent can read to them). Class time will be similar to a book club with discussions, small group activities, and individual reflections.
Science – deeper knowledge of science topics will be taught with hands-on activities, short video clips, illustrations from books, and hand-outs.
Art – discover famous artwork, learn about the fundamentals of art, and explore artistic voice.
Journey From Past to Present – Come along on a creative journey to discover people and places of the past and present. We will fly across the globe to experience the art, culture, history, and geography of ancient civilizations as well as those of today.
The schedule is built around 45 minute classes with 25-30 minute outdoor (weather permitting) recess and a 30 minute lunch.
9:30 – 10:15 am – First Class
10:15 – 10:45 am – Recess
10:45 – 11:30 am – Second Class
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Lunch (brought from home, nut free)
12:00 – 12:40 pm – Third Class
12:40 – 1:10 pm – Recess
1:10 – 1:55 pm – Fourth Class
2 pm – Dismissal
Students are dropped off in our kiss-and-ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their cars!
Classes offered are as follows:
Literature – chapter books will be read at home prior to class (child can read on their own or parent can read to them). Class time will be similar to a book club with discussions, small group activities, and individual reflections.
Science – deeper knowledge of science topics will be taught with hands-on activities, short video clips, illustrations from books, and hand-outs.
Art – discover famous artwork, learn about the fundamentals of art, and explore artistic voice.
Journey From Past to Present – Come along on a creative journey to discover people and places of the past and present. We will fly across the globe to experience the art, culture, history, and geography of ancient civilizations as well as those of today.
The schedule is built around 45 minute classes with 25-30 minute outdoor (weather permitting) recess and a 30 minute lunch.
9:30 – 10:15 am – First Class
10:15 – 10:45 am – Recess
10:45 – 11:30 am – Second Class
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Lunch (brought from home, nut free)
12:00 – 12:40 pm – Third Class
12:40 – 1:10 pm – Recess
1:10 – 1:55 pm – Fourth Class
2 pm – Dismissal
Students are dropped off in our kiss-and-ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their cars!
Classes change every semester but always include literature and science with various electives. Academy is electronics-free time. Subjects covered in Fall 2023 are as follows:
Literature – books such as Tuck Everlasting, Hello, Universe and Kira-Kira will be read at home prior to class. Class time will be similar to a book club with discussions, small group activities, and individual reflection for deeper connections to the theme.
Art Appreciation – Guy Sandhusen – Let’s explore the visual arts and a variety of art mediums and techniques used to create two and three-dimensional works of art throughout history. Students will also study the history of art with a focus on different artists/time periods/styles each week while working on small samples or projects corresponding to the styles being studied.
Go With the Flow! Improv, Drama, and Learning to Connect, and Communicate- Keely Kirkus – Teens/Tweens are lively and need a creative outlet. Improv is fun and exciting! No matter how you say it Tweens/Teens + Improv is a perfect combo. While having a good time teens will also learn some valuable skills (shhh don’t let them know they are learning): Positivity, communication, and listening – yes listening! Working together to build confidence, self-expression, and more! During these classes, students will have fun while creating a supportive environment for all to learn the basics of improv, storytelling, and stagecraft. During our introductory course, students will explore the elements of improv by learning the core fundamentals and principles of improv, with a focus on various games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, agreement (“yes and”); active listening, character, status, and making your scene partner look like a genius. Students will learn to use “yes – and”, playing at the top of their intelligence. Students will also learn basic short-form improvisation games and how to use ideas of improv as a tool in their lives.
Environmental Science – Janel Zinn
We will explore a variety of relevant environmental topics such as global warming, food and water production, alternative energy sources, endangered species, land-use issues, and more. We will conduct some experiments in class together. Students will research some topics on their own and we will sneak in some math and related science topics (chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science).
Academy is electronics-free and students are asked to leave their cell phones in their backpacks during the day.
The schedule is built around 45-minute classes with 30 min outdoor (weather permitting) breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
9:30 – 10:15 am – First Class
10:15 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 11:30 am – Second Class
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Lunch (brought from home, nut free)
12:00 – 12:45 pm – Third Class
12:45 – 1:10 pm – Break
1:10 – 2:00 pm – Fourth Class
2 pm – Dismissal
- Students are dropped off in our kiss-and-ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their cars!
Classes offered are as follows:
Literature – chapter books will be read at home prior to class so class time can be similar to a book club with discussions, small group activities, and individual reflection.
Science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Environmental/etc.) – using discussion and inquiry, students learn about science concepts.
Art – discover famous artwork, learn about the fundamentals of art, and explore artistic voice
Schedule is built around 45 minute classes with 20-25 minute outdoor (weather permitting) recess and a 30 minute lunch
9:30 – 10:15 am – First Class
10:15 – 10:45 am – Recess
10:45 – 11:30 am – Second Class
11:30 – 12:00 pm – Lunch (brought from home, nut free)
12:00 – 12:40 pm – Third Class
12:40 – 1:10 pm – Recess
1:10 – 1:55 pm – Fourth Class
2pm – Dismissal
Students are dropped off in our kiss and ride line and picked up at the end of the day in the same manner. Caregivers never need to leave their car!
Get in Touch
admin@inquisiminds.com
Where Classes Are Held
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
6304 Lee Chapel Road Burke, VA 22015
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