Can I use this as my summer school program?
There are several reasons that parents turn to Time4Learning in the summer:
- For academic skill maintenance - While students relax in the summer, hard earned academic skills can be lost. Time4Learning is a fun way to maintain skills in language arts and math enabling a stronger start in the next school year.
- For review of the previous year’s school year - Many students are told that their skills in one or more subject areas did not develop as suggested during the school year. Time4Learning provides a method to repeat the curriculum. Time4Learning’s curriculum is standards based and often follows the same sequence as used the public school system.
- For preparation of the upcoming school year - Many students are anxious about the upcoming school year. Some of have learned that to keep up with the class for them is stressful and so they prefer to have a head start. With Time4Learning, students can get a first look and build familiarity with the next year’s materials.
- For credit recovery / summer school alternative - Note: Time4Learning is not a school and therefore not accredited. However, our curriculum is used in public schools nationwide as an in-school teaching tool (under the name CompassLearning). If you have been told that your students needs to go to summer school or needs credit recovery, you can show your local administrator the Time4Learning lesson plans and report format to see if a parent-supervised use of Time4Learning is acceptable. Time4Learning’s reporting system provides progress reports with records of activities completed, scores on graded activities and a time stamping feature that records the hours of study completed by day. With pre-authorization, it is possible that Time4Learning - with proper supervision - could be approved by school authorities as a viable substitute.
- To maintain academic enthusiasm - After working on the same learning schedule all year, parents often switch curriculum in the summer months to help keep things fresh. Time4Learning gives parents the chance to try a tool that, to the kids, feels like a novelty. That helps to keep students engaged during the summer.
What does Time4Learning membership include?
Time4Learning includes the following:
- Online curriculum for grades Pre-K through 8th
- More than 1,000 interactive animated lessons
- Self paced lessons that kids will enjoy working on
- Math & algebra tutorials & printable worksheets
- Language arts, phonics & grammar lessons
- Interactive, project-based reading activities
- Science (grades 1st - 6th) & social studies (grades 2nd - 7th)
- Detailed reporting for easy record keeping
- Extensive lesson plans & teaching tools for parents
- and much more...
Time4Learning is web based, so there is no software to download, no CDs and nothing additional to purchase. Members can access the program 24/7 from anywhere with a computer and an internet connection.
What subjects will be included with my membership?
Time4Learning's primary curriculum consists of Language Arts and Math.
- The Language Arts Curriculum is presented in a suggested sequence designed to create a strong literacy foundation. It includes phonics, grammar, reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary and writing skills.
- The Math Curriculum combines multimedia lessons, interactive activities and reinforcing worksheets to teach basic arithmetic, number sense & operations, measurement, geometry, pre-algebra and more. The sequence is designed to build a solid foundation and increase retention.
Time4Learning provides Science and Social Studies as a bonus. The Science lessons are available from 1st through 6th grade, and the Social Studies lessons are available from 2nd - 7th grade levels.
Please note that it is possible to use Time4Learning for just one subject, however, pricing will not change.
Which grade level should I sign up for in the summer?
When determining subject grade levels, here are a few tips:
- If the student is using Time4Learning as a review, we suggest placing them in the grade level they just completed.
- If the student is using it to prepare for the upcoming school year, we suggest placing them in the grade level they will be entering.
- If the student is using it to satisfy summer school requirements, we suggest showing our lesson plans to the local school authorities to determine an appropriate point and agenda for your child.
- Don't worry. Time4Learning allows students to switch grades easily. Additionally, they are given access to the grade above and the grade below each subject, so they can advance or review if they need to.
Keep in mind that students can be in different grade levels for different subjects. So, try and sign up at a level the student is comfortable working at. You can always adjust it, later.
How much is a Time4Learning membership?
The monthly membership is $19.95 for the first child and $14.95 for each additional child, with nothing else to buy. Your billing cycle begins on the day of registration and members are billed every 30 days, until you contact us to cancel. Further cancellation and refund policies are detailed in our billing policy.
How does the “Satisfaction Guarantee ” work?
Time4Learning’s 100% satisfaction trial is a two-week, money-back guarantee that begins at the time of sign-up. We DO take payment at registration, although you can cancel by email or phone within the first 14 days and get a full refund. Time4Learning will refund your money directly to your credit or debit card. Further cancellation and refund policies are detailed in our billing policy.
Would it be beneficial to start now while my child is still in school?
Yes. Many parents register before school has ended so that they can familiarize themselves with the features and functionalities of the program.
Time4Learning has also proven to be a great, cost effective substitute to after school tutoring. Students can use the system as much or as little as they want and can focus on one subject or work equally on all of them. All material is in a recommended order, which follows a sequence similar to that which is typically followed in public schools.
Is the summer curriculum the same as the homeschool curriculum?
Yes. Time4Learning provides you with an entire year’s worth of curriculum and gives you access to corresponding lesson plans. This allows parents to find areas of focus and still reap the benefits of an in-depth learning experience.
Read more about different uses for our curriculum, here: "Can I use this as my summer school program?"
Is this a summer bridge program or just a review?
Time4Learning can be used as a summer bridge program or for review. Parents can decide which subject areas to make use of, or they can let their child work through the lessons in the suggested sequence. Our program provides an entire year’s curriculum and lesson plans that can help determine how many activities to do, daily.
What support is available from Time4Learning?
Time4Learning offers support 24/7. Our support team answers the phone weekdays from 8:30am to 7:00pm (6pm on Fridays) EST. During business hours, you’ll always speak to real person that is happy to help you.
You can e-mail us at support@time4learning.com and receive a response within 24 hours.
Alternatively, you can call us at (888) 771-0914.
