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A USI Reading ProgramGrades 4–68-Week Reading Program

Building Confident Readers, One Page at a Time

Build reading fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books through a structured, mastery-based, mentor-supported 8-week journey for grades 4–6.

Enrollment is open for Spring 2026.

Mon–Fri, 3:00–5:30 PM · Fort Worth, TX 76244 + Online Nationwide

Our Mission

Building Confident Readers, One Page at a Time

Build reading fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books through a structured, mastery-based, mentor-supported 8-week journey.

Build lasting confidence in every reader

Drive measurable skill growth week over week

Cultivate academic distinction & leadership

The 8-Week Reading Journey

A structured, mastery-based path from placement assessment to level advancement — every week builds on the last.

1

Assessment & Foundations

Placement assessment maps each scholar's strengths. Daily lessons begin building phonics and decoding skills.

2

Vocabulary Power

Context clues, synonyms, antonyms — expanding word knowledge through daily practice and reading passages.

3

Comprehension Strategies

Visualizing, summarizing, and questioning techniques that unlock deeper understanding of every text.

4

Fluency Building

Read-alouds, timed passages, and expression practice that build speed and confidence.

5

Written Response

Constructing thoughtful written answers that demonstrate real comprehension and critical thinking.

6

Literary Analysis

Character study, theme identification, and making connections across texts and real life.

7

Integration & Review

Pulling all skills together with complex passages. Preparing for the final mastery demonstration.

8

Mastery & Celebration

Final exam, level advancement, certificates, and celebrating every scholar's growth.

Mastery Progress Flow

DiagnosticCurrent LevelDaily LessonsWeekly Mastery CheckGrowthFinal AssessmentLevel Advancement / Completion

A Complete Program Day

Mon–Fri, 3:00–5:30 PM — every minute is structured, supervised, and purposeful.

3:00–3:10 PM

Check-In & Attendance

Staff greets scholars, marks attendance, and ensures a smooth transition from the school day.

3:10–3:20 PM

Snack & Reset

A healthy snack and a few minutes to decompress before learning begins.

3:20–4:20 PM

Reading Fundamentals

One hour of guided, personalized reading instruction — the core academic engine.

4:20–4:50 PM

Practice & Homework Support

Independent practice, assignment completion, and one-on-one instructor support.

4:50–5:15 PM

Enrichment / SEL / Fluency Circle

Read-alouds, journaling, STEM minis, art literacy, character talks, and fluency circles.

5:15–5:30 PM

Parent Pickup & Check-Out

Safe, supervised dismissal with authorized pickup verification and attendance closure.

Choose Your Scholar’s Path

Community-supported program — open to all scholars. Four packages, one goal: a confident, thriving reader.

Scholars Foundation

The Essential After-School Experience

Scholars Elite

Academics + Enrichment for the Well-Rounded Scholar

Scholars Premier

Personalized Growth with Leadership & Mentorship

Most Complete

Scholars All-Access

The Complete C84 Kids Academy Experience

Parents See Everything

One USI family account covers every program. Link your scholar with their Student ID to track progress, attendance, badges, and weekly reports — and manage authorized pickup contacts for safe daily dismissal.

Explore the Parent Experience

Weekly rhythm for families

  • ✓ Daily check-in at 3:00 PM · supervised pickup by 5:30 PM
  • ✓ Progress dashboard — lessons, quizzes, and level advancement
  • ✓ Automated Sunday 6:00 AM CT progress reports
  • ✓ Direct parent–teacher messaging
  • ✓ Authorized-pickup management from your dashboard

Schools & District Partners

Bring C84 Kids Academy to your campus. USI partners with schools and districts to deliver structured after-school reading enrichment.

Program Impact

Figures as reported by the program at migration — updated as the academy grows.

187+

Scholars Enrolled

2.5K+

Hours Completed

1.3K+

Badges Earned

412+

Levels Advanced

My son's reading level improved by two grades in just one semester! The structured curriculum kept him motivated throughout.

Mrs. Johnson

Parent of 5th Grader

I used to struggle with reading, but now I actually enjoy it! The badges and quizzes make learning fun.

Marcus T.

6th Grade Student

C84 Kids Academy provides a comprehensive, research-based approach to reading instruction that truly makes a difference.

Dr. Williams

Education Specialist

Built on Trust

COPPA Compliant

C84 Kids Academy does not independently collect children's personally identifiable information. All sign-in is brokered through the USI Hub. Parents create and control accounts at the Hub, and may review, modify, or delete their child's data at any time.

FERPA Aligned

Reading progress data (lesson completion, mastery-check scores, level advancement) is education-record data handled under USI's FERPA posture. All data is processed, stored, and protected in accordance with federal education-privacy standards.

Read more in the USI Trust Center.

Ready to Begin the Journey?

Enrollment is open for Spring 2026. Enrollment is open year-round — contact us with questions.

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