Category: Aim Academy Online

Government and Economics

May 12, 2017

Nate Gilbert joins our staff this year to teach economics and government. He is offering them as two separate, semester-long courses. Why study economics? What can parents expect in each course? You can register for the economics and government courses separately or together for a discount.

Aim Academy Online, Meet the Teachers

Q & A with Our Foreign Language Faculty

April 28, 2017

What foreign language classes are available through Aim Academy Online? How can parents create an immersion experience for their students? Any ideas on maintaining skills during the summer months?

Aim Academy Online, High School, Meet the Teachers

Q & A with the Science Faculty

April 27, 2017

What is the recommended progression of science classes for high school students? How can labs be effectively taught at home? Any recommendations for getting kids interested in science? What are some suggestions for helping the struggling science student? Susan Habacivch teaches Introduction to Chemistry and Physics, Math for Sciences, and Chemistry. Kristen Lauria teaches Pre-AP Read More...

Aim Academy Online, Free Resources, Meet the Teachers, The Science of Learning

Free Resource: Defining and Reducing Test Anxiety

April 27, 2017

I’m thrilled about today’s resource! I’ve seen many, many of my math students struggle with test anxiety. It is so frustrating to know the material but still perform poorly because of anxiety. Bonnie Gonzalez teaches our Intro to Psychology and AP Psychology courses. She is also a trained counselor and she put her expertise to Read More...

Aim Academy Online, High School, Meet the Teachers

Q & A with the English Faculty

April 26, 2017

English teachers Amy Wallace and Bev Graybill joined me to discuss some relevant topics for high school and middle school English. Why is grammar important? How should it be taught? How do you handle plagiarism and giving appropriate credit? What are some of the best ways to build and maintain English skills over the summer? Read More...

Aim Academy Online, by Debra Bell, Meet the Teachers, Writers in Residence

Writers in Residence Q & A: Author Debra Bell and Homeschooling Mom Heather Eades Answer Your Questions

April 25, 2017

Author Debra Bell and homeschooling mom Heather Eades took time today to answer some frequently asked questions about the Writers in Residence curriculum and the online class. Heather uses the program with her own children and is a part of the pilot group. She also will be teaching the online class this fall. Why did you Read More...