Elective Classes
What is Rad Academy Electives?
What is Rad Academy Electives?
Rad Academy Electives is a creative, project-based homeschool class for grades 1st-8th. We meet every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and explore science, art, music, and history through hands-on lessons and multi-week projects. This is a full-year program with just 6 available spots to support consistency, collaboration, and meaningful learning.
History
Students will explore world history from 550 to 1550 CE through engaging lessons that highlight major civilizations and empires across the globe. Topics include Imperial China, Heian Japan, the Holy Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and more. The curriculum is secular and provides a broad, global perspective on the medieval world.
Art
Students will spend time each month learning about a well-know artist such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, or Vincent Van Gogh. They'll explore the artist's style, practice foundational art techniques like stippling, blending, and cross-hatching, and complete a painting inspired by the artist. Seasonal projects will also be woven in throughout the year.
Music
Students will explore twelve different instrument families, learning about their unique characteristics, cultural origins, and the musicians who play them. Each class focuses on building music appreciation through listening, discussion, and visual examples.
Science
This year, our science program is designed to spark curiosity and wonder in students of all ages through engaging, hands-on learning.
Grades 1–2:
Our youngest scientists will dive into Little Hearts and Hands: Wind & Waves, a playful and age-appropriate introduction to the natural world. Through stories, experiments, and creative activities, students will explore the forces of wind and water while building a foundation for scientific thinking.
Grades 3–8:
Older students will journey through three exciting units: Wonders of Energy, Motion and Simple Machines, and Paleontology. They’ll investigate electricity, magnetism, force, gravity, and fossils through interactive lessons, experiments, and educational videos. These units are designed to foster a deeper understanding of how the world works—whether it’s powering a lightbulb, building a simple machine, or uncovering secrets from the Earth’s past.
Tuition
Monthly Tuition: $170 per student
Sibling Discount: 10% off monthly tuition for each additional child (Cannot be combined with the full-year discount)
Full-Year Discount: Pay $1,375 upfront (save 10%)- non-refundable and secures your child's spot for the full year.
Material Fees:
Option 1: Full Materials Package – $65
We'll provide everything your child needs for the year:
- Printed & bound workbooks (History, Art, Music)
- Science workbook (The Good and the Beautiful)
- All art supplies, specialty papers, and shared classroom materials No extra shopping or prep needed — just show up ready to learn!
You’ll print or purchase all your child’s workbooks. We’ll provide:
- All art materials used in class (paint, brushes, paper, etc.)
- Shared classroom items (glue, tape, markers, aprons, etc.)
Schedule
- Meets Thursdays
- 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
- Students should bring their own lunch/snack. A mid-day break is built in for eating and outdoor free play.
- Location: Near Warm Springs & Eastern
- (exact address provided upon registration)
Commitment
This class is designed as a full-year commitment to support consistency, collaboration, and deeper learning. Students will be working on multi-week projects across all subjects, and maintaining a stable group helps build friendships and classroom flow. We ask families to register with the intention of attending for the full school year.