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The Program

A Structured Day, A Measured Journey

Grades 4–6 · Mon–Fri, 3:00–5:30 PM · 8-Week Reading Program. Every element of C84 Kids Academy — from the 3:00 PM check-in to the Week 8 celebration — is designed for consistency, mastery, and confidence.

Who the Academy Serves

Students

Scholars in Grades 4, 5, and 6 who want to build reading confidence through daily practice and enrichment.

Parents & Guardians

Families who want transparency — progress reports, attendance logs, pickup authorization, and direct communication with instructors.

Teachers / Instructors

Educators who guide daily lessons, manage rosters, grade assignments, and champion every scholar's growth.

The Daily Experience

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.

The 8-Week Structure

Week 1

Assessment & Foundations

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

Week 2

Vocabulary Power

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

Week 3

Comprehension Strategies

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

Week 4

Fluency Building

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

Week 5

Written Response

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

Week 6

Literary Analysis

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

Week 7

Integration & Review

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

Week 8

Mastery & Celebration

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

What Every Scholar Receives

Reading Fundamentals

Personalized 8-week curriculum with daily lessons, assignments, weekly quizzes, and a final exam.

Enrichment Activities

Fluency circles, read-alouds, journaling, STEM minis, art literacy, and character talks.

Attendance & Safety

Daily check-in/out, pickup authorization, incident logging, and COPPA-ready data practices.

Weekly Reports

Automated Sunday 6 AM CT reports for students, parents, teachers, and admin — email + in-app archive.

Badges & Streaks

Motivational badge system, login streaks, and milestone celebrations to keep scholars engaged.

Family Communication

Parent-teacher messaging, announcements, and event notifications to keep everyone connected.

Safety & Standards

COPPA-Ready Practices

Data minimization, parental consent workflows, and retention controls that meet child-safety standards.

Authorized Pickup Only

No student is released without verification against the parent-managed approved contacts list.

Incident Logging

All incidents are documented with timestamps, categories, resolution notes, and controlled visibility.

Role-Based Access Control

Every dashboard and API is locked by role. Students, parents, teachers, and admins only see what they should.

Join the Next Cohort

Enrollment is open for Spring 2026.

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