Sonoran Learning Collective

About Us

Our Mission

Guided by Christian values, we seek to empower students in 3rd - 6th grade with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their academic path. Using a small group and individualized approach, we are committed to helping students achieve their goals and master core subjects each year.

Our Program

We provide students with individualized instruction in a classroom setting 3 days per week and partner with parents to aide their student in completing remaining assignments at home before the following the week. Our teachers provide instruction for each subject, then work with each student individually to make sure their unique needs are met.

We aim to give families the “best of both worlds” - traditional classroom instruction with one-to-one support along with a flexible schedule at home. We encourage parents to be present and involved in their child’s education by taking an active role as their child's teacher at home.

Core Subjects

We provide individualized instruction in core subjects so students have confidence in learning and progressing to the next levels in each of those subjects. We want to help families to know exactly what and how their child is learning, to set long term goals, and achieve those goals.

Our families are dedicated to and prioritize their child's education. We view parents as essential teaching partners so we communicate all classroom notes and assignments through an app. Parents should plan to participate in their child's education and have an active role in at-home instruction, spending 1-3 hours per day with their student on at-home days (depending on grade level and individual student needs).

Click here for a curriculum overview.

Pencil & Paper

We believe students should be proficient in expressing their thoughts in both written and verbal communication. We encourage students to answer questions in complete sentences orally and in their notebooks. The "paper and pencil" method reinforces retention of information, concentration, penmanship, and hand-eye coordination. This also gives parents an active role as editor, aiding their student in penmanship and writing skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us if you can't find an answer to your question.

What does a typical school day look like?

Students are dropped off at 9:15am and the school day begins at 9:30am. The school days follow a traditional format where students receive subject- and grade-specific instruction from a teacher, in a classroom. Each day also includes time for recess, breaks, and lunch. Students are picked up at 3:00pm.

We follow a traditional school-year calendar, with classes beginning in August and ending in May. We observe seasonal and holiday breaks throughout the school year, as well as field trips, community service opportunities, family nights, and special events.

Can my student bring his/her own curriculum?

We have carefully selected a systematic curriculum plan so that students can receive instruction in core subjects and have the steps necessary to build upon each subject as they progress in grade level. Our curriculum has also been selected to be able to be used by any student, even if coming from a different academic background. We work with parents to assess level placement and set individualized goals for each student in each subject. Please click here to see our curriculum overview.

Will grades or report cards be given?

Unit tests will be given in some subjects so parents are attuned to where their student is academically and know what needs to be focused on at home. We will regularly assess student skills and provide feedback to both parents and students. We do not issue report cards but can assist parents in creating a gradebook and report card template to be used at home if desired.