📚 Grades 6–8 Online Middle School Program

Structured. Flexible. Fully Guided.

Welcome to a thoughtfully designed online program that brings together high-quality curriculum, expert guidance, and flexible scheduling — all under full private school status through Dr. Hayes Educates Academy of Innovation.

This is not DIY homeschooling. It's not a mass-produced online school. This is a curated academic experience tailored for students and families who need real structure and flexibility.

✅ Who This Is For

This program is perfect for:

• Families seeking a complete academic solution without building it from scratch

• Students with travel schedules, athletic training, or performing arts commitments

• Parents who want structure and real support — but not daily micromanaging

• Students who thrive with flexibility, accountability, and modern tools

📍 Students must be Tennessee residents and provide proof of residency upon enrollment.

🗓 Weekly Schedule & Format

Monday–Friday:

• Students complete assignments posted in Google Classroom

• Work includes video instruction, interactive activities, projects, and assessments

• Weekly planner guides and daily expectations are posted by Sunday evening

Live Group Sessions (Zoom or Google Meet):

• Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:20–3:00 PM

• Two live 20-minute small-group check-ins per week

• Groups are capped for meaningful support and consistent teacher-student relationships

• Attendance and engagement are tracked weekly

All assignments are due each Friday by midnight.

📘 What’s Included in Tuition

✔️ Weekly curated lessons in:

• Literacy & Writing (CKLA + The Writing Revolution)

• Mathematics (Illustrative Math, Gr. 6–8)

• Science (OpenSciEd – NGSS aligned)

• Social Studies (Tennessee standards + project-based learning)

✔️ Full access to digital platforms:

• Google Classroom

• Gradelink for grades & reports

• IXL, Nearpod, Seesaw (as needed)

✔️ Curriculum & Instructional Planning by Dr. Hayes
✔️ Progress Monitoring & Assessment Reports (Quarterly)
✔️ 3x/year MAP Growth Assessments (Reading & Math)
✔️ Ongoing academic support and teacher communication

💻 Technology Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet

• Desktop or laptop with keyboard (no tablets or Chromebooks without keyboard)

• Quiet workspace for daily work and virtual check-ins

• Tech onboarding provided before school begins

🧾 Tuition & Enrollment

🎓 Full-Year Online Middle School

$7,995/year
Includes full online instruction, check-ins, assessments, and private school enrollment

• Enrollment Deposit: $799.50 (applied to tuition, non-refundable)

• Application Fee: $175 per student (max $350 per family)

Payment Options:

• Pay in full (save 10%)

• 10-month plan (Aug–May): $799.50/month

➕ Optional Add-On: ThinkTank Thursdays (In-Person Enrichment)

Only available for enrolled online students in Grades 6–8

• Hands-on enrichment in STEM, Art, Public Speaking, and PBL

• Thursdays, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Held at Dr. Hayes Educates Innovation Campus (Nashville, TN)

• Add-on Cost: $2,200/year

• Limited availability (12 students max)

📣 COMING JANUARY 2026

Grades 6–8 Full-Day Hybrid Enrichment Program

ThinkTank Thursdays | On-Campus Experience | Hands-On, High-Level Learning

🔹 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ThinkTank Thursdays is a full-day academic and enrichment program designed specifically for middle school students (grades 6–8) who want to be challenged, think critically, create boldly, and build real-world skills — all in one day.

This is not babysitting. This is a studio school experience.

Students will engage in project-based learning, STEM challenges, collaborative labs, and creative intensives that mirror professional experiences and prepare them for leadership, innovation, and real-life application.

🗓️ SCHEDULE (JAN–MAY 2026)

Thursdays | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Morning Block (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM):
  Academic Enrichment with Core Skill Integration

  • Socratic Seminars

  • Structured Writing Lab

  • Math Investigations

  • Research & Debate Skills

  • Current Events Analysis

  • Real-World Problem Solving

• Lunch + Social Circle (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

  • Community check-ins, peer-led discussions, and intentional social time.

• Afternoon Block (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM):
  ThinkTank Units (rotating monthly or quarterly)
  Sample Themes:

  • Mock Court & Legal Reasoning

  • Build-a-Brand & Entrepreneur Studio (in collaboration with Hayes Custom Creations)

  • Investigative Journalism & Podcasting

  • MythBusting STEM Labs

  • Invention Convention

  • Commercial/Ad Creation + Green Screen Filmmaking

  • Playwriting, Acting, & Production

  • Sew & Design for Wearable Innovation

👥 WHO IS THIS FOR?

This full-day program is ideal for:

• Homeschoolers seeking rigorous, creative, real-world learning once a week

• Middle schoolers in online/virtual school looking for hands-on, collaborative enrichment

• Students who want to stretch their thinking, lead projects, and work in teams

• Families seeking a structured academic + enrichment day without needing to plan it themselves

No parent planning. Just drop off and go.

💵 TUITION & FEES

Full-Day Hybrid Enrichment Program (Thursdays only):

• $3,000 per student (Jan–May 2026)

• Application Fee: $175 per student / $350 family max

• Deposit: 10% due at enrollment (non-refundable, applies to tuition)

• Payment Plans Available:

  • Pay in full (save 10%)

  • 5-month auto-draft: $600/month Jan–May

✔️ Includes all materials, supplies, and instruction
✔️ Students may also opt into umbrella program (K–8) for legal homeschool coverage

📌 PROGRAM NOTES

• Max of 18 students to ensure depth, quality, and collaboration

• Students must be 12–14 years old or in grades 6–8

• Students must be independent and responsible with group work

• Optional: Students in virtual school may add on for a discounted rate ($2,200)