How many hours per week can we schedule with the Instructor and how much does it cost?

 20 or 35 hours / week.
Exact start and end times can be determined by each group with assigned instructor following registration. Customize the schedule that best fits your pod.  

20 hours per week $1,000 for 4 children or $1,250 for 5 children

35 hours per week $1,400 for 4 children or 1,750 for 5 children

Can Renaissance help us form our student group?

Yes. There are no guarantees but we try to help families connect with other families in the area with similar needs and interests. The Host will agree to collect the tuition from each group member and pay for the group in one easy payment once your Pod is established.

How are Instructors hired, vetted, and matched with families?

Instructors go through a rigorous hiring process before being matched with families. Interested candidates apply online, Renaissance screens and interviews qualified applicants. Our team completes extensive reference checks, credential reviews, and background checks for applicants being considered for a  position. Instructors will be matched with learning groups based on interests and preferences. They will start after the background check/fingerprints and other paperwork is complete.

Can parents interview the Instructors?

No. Renaissance  takes care of hiring and matching up families with a qualified and “good fit” instructor. Parents can meet the instructor prior to the first day of learning. Our instructors are dedicated to forming a relationship with families that will insure that their child’s experience will be positive and safe for all.

Where does the group meet each day?

The location is typically at the parent’s home (indoor or outdoor space) or possibly a community meeting space, agreed upon by the group. 

What is the preferred set up for the learning environment?

The Instructor will need a table/desk/chair and students need a table or desk with a chair or other flexible student-friendly seating. Ideally there is a soft carpet or floor area for group gatherings as well as outdoor space for PE and free play. The location should provide the instructor and students with access to a clean restroom, handwashing, and sanitizer.

What about safety protocols / COVID-19 pandemic considerations?

Every household has its own risk tolerance and profile. Each Pod is required to discuss their COVID risk tolerance as a group and collectively agree upon COVID-related safety protocols (handwashing, face coverings, physical distancing), which will be reviewed and confirmed with Renaissance.

Renaissance will provide public health guidelines, metrics, and discussion points around COVID risk to share and inform your discussion with all members prior to signing up.

Each family will be required to sign a waiver that releases Renaissance and all other parties (including the host family) from all liabilities; in particular, the unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.

What curriculum/materials are provided?

The Instructor will bring most of the necessary materials for teaching the student group and supporting them with distance learning.

Parent must provide the child with a technology device.

Parent must supply their child with an individual supply box containing basic supplies that will used & cleaned by the individual student and should not be shared.

Can Renaissance support an individual student (1) or 2 students in a group?

It’s possible. Please  email us to receive and submit an interest form and we will contact you to learn more about your unique situation.

Can my child stay enrolled in our current school’s distance learning program?

Yes! Renaissance is not a full time school replacement model. Our instructors will monitor and support your child’s current distance learning program based on parent preference and supplement their learning with enrichment opportunities.