My father is the Director of Holy Rosary Academy, a private Catholic K-12 school in Anchorage, Alaska. The school provides a faith-based Classical education to more than a hundred local students, but they are looking at the possibility of expanding their high-school program to live, on-line classes for students nationwide. In an effort to gauge interest in such a program, the school is conducting a short four-question survey. Naturally I offered to publish the survey here to help my dad get as much feedback as possible. I would very much appreciate a few minutes of your time to answer the questions below.
Now, about the rules and the prize! Just answer the four questions below in the combox to this post by Wednesday at midnight, Pacific time. Anonymous responses are accepted. Please answer honestly as the purpose here is to gauge real interest in such a program or lack thereof. All responders will be entered in a random number-generated drawing Thursday morning, and the winner will receive $100. Fun! My dad already knows what I think, and I'm family, so I'm not eligible. :( But you are, so have fun, and good luck!
Based on the following assumptions please answer the questions that follow.
Assumptions:
1. A Top 50 Catholic High School [National Catholic High School Honor Roll School]. * improves the student’s chances of admission to the college of their choice and the possibility of getting good scholarships substantially increases (particularly at good Catholic colleges).
2. Unparalleled Faculty: All tutors with Master’s Degrees or better [most PhDs] with extensive teaching experience.
3. 100% of faculty are serious practicing Catholics who have signed both an Oath of Fidelity to the Church Magisterium & a Profession of Faith.
4. Classical Liberal Curriculum: Primary texts –not text books, Socratic Methodology, Seminar versus Lecture.
5. Three Levels of On-Line Education and Costs:
Level I Education: Students enroll in school On-Line no later 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester. All texts are mailed book rate to the Level I students. Full Level I access to the school’s Server is given to the enrolled student in addition to a faculty tutor. All courses are made available and taken at the students pace and according to the student’s time schedule. Annual Tuition $1,000 + fees
Level II Education: All of the level I services plus access to all classes on line in real time as they occur. Class participation can occur through on-line chat with the tutor’s assistant who determines whether a question from the on-line student should be brought forth to the whole class by the tutor’s assistant. Annual Tuition $2,500 + fees
Level III Education: All Level II services plus live admission to class where the student can fully participate and interact with both the other students and the tutor. Level III is limited by class size to a number not greater than 25 per class including the on-site students. Annual Tuition $6,000 + fees
Questions:
1. My view is best described as:
____A. I would have a definite interest in enrolling my child or children in [please indicate] Level I, Level II, or Level III education as listed above.
____B. I am potentially interested in [please indicate] Level I, Level II, or Level III education as listed above but would need more information.
____C. I do not have high school students at this time but would be interested in [please indicate] Level I, Level II, or Level III as my children become of high school age in the future.
____D. I have no interest at this time.
2. For the education described above the tuition levels shown above are:
___ A. Just about right
___ B. A bargain
___ C. Too expensive
3. My children are currently:
____A. Being home-schooled
____B. Are in public school
____C. Are in a Catholic School
____D. Are in a Private Non-Catholic School
4. I am the mother / father of ____ children, ____ of whom are school age.
* As determined by the Acton Institute’s National Catholic High School Honor Roll. http://www.chshonor.org/
48 comments:
Hi Kristen, love your blog....
My answers:
1. c
2. A
3. A
4. mother, 3, 1
Hi Kristen,
1. C, Level 3 ideally (if we could afford it at that point) or Level 2
2. A
3. A
4. Mother, 5, 2
Let us know how this develops!
Take care!
I love schools like that!
1. C - unsure of levels, depending on finances at the time and the temperament of the student.
2. A
3. A
4. 2 children, 2 homeschooled (though two more will be arriving this summer -Deo Volente- who will be preK and K aged.)
Hi Kristen,
Congratulations on your baby boy! I was overjoyed to read your news and will be checking eagerly for more updates.
Here are my answers... but please note that answers are highly influenced by the fact that we live so close to St. Monica's Academy in Pasadena. If this were not available to us, I would be more interested in the program.
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. mother, 3, 1
God bless!
Mary
Hi,
1) C - we would be interested in Level I in the future
2) B
3) B
4) Mother of 4 - two are school-age, public school currently... probably home-schooling in the next few years.
1. C
2. B (compared to the prices in D.C. that is a steal.
3. C
4. Mother, 2, 1
1. C - Level I
2. C
3. A
4. 2 children - neither is school age yet
1. C - level I or III only (Level II - not sure I like the idea of interacting with the tutor's assistant as the 'gatekeeper'.)
2. C
3. A
4. 3 children, 2 are school age
Kathy
Fun! Love what I've read about this school!
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. 3, 1
1) C
2) A--although Level 3 is right about the cost of Catholic HS tuition in our area. But from where we were in So Cal, it's a bargain!
3) B
4) mother of 2--1 is school age (HS)
Hi Kristen,
1. C, level I or II based on which child!
2. A
3. B
4. Mother of 2/1
1. C (level 1, possibly level 2; level 3 unlikely due to cost.
2. A.
3.A
4. mother of 2, 1 of whom is school age (primary)
I live in the UK, Kristen, but if my name is selected, there is someone I would like to donate the $100 to in the USA.
Very interesting idea!
1- C, level 1
2- C
3- A
4- 1 child, not school age yet, but will be educated at home
1. C
2. A and C
3. A
4. mother, 2, 2
My answers:
1. c (probably level 1)
2. a
3. a
4. mother, 5, 5
1. C - level 1. Level 3 if we weren't so busy with our own schedule and so many time zones away.
2. A
3. A - none school age yet, but we plan on homeschooling with Catholic Classical curriculum
4. 1, 0
1- C, level 1
2- A
3- A, B
4- mother, 3, 2
God bless!
1. c - If I had to choose I would take Level 1 but would be interested in doing one or two classes at Level II is that is possible. I do think the choice of levels is a plus because many schools do not offer this.
2. Not sure what the going rates are. It seems expensive to me for the higher levels but fair for Level I.
3. a
4. I am the mother of 3 children that are school age.
Hi.
1. C, Level 1. I live in Southcentral Alaska and do not have DSL, my Internet speed is very slow, so don't know if it is even possible to do courses over the computer. I can download text, but never anything with video or audio.
2.C
3.A
4.8,5 (but by next fall will be 9,6)
I'm curious how the affiliation of this school with the archdiocese is affecting things. I do hope that Holy Rosary Academy will keep its high standards, especially in regards to teaching the faith, despite its affiliation with the archdiocese. (I know that sounds terrible, but orthodoxy is not only frowned upon in these parts, it is actively persecuted.)
-Laura in Kenai
My answers:
1. C (all levels)
2. A
3. B
4. mother, 4, 3
-Theresa
Hi Kristen:
1. b
2. A
3. c
4. mother 5, 3
Kelly in TX
1. A- Level 1
2. B
3. A
4. Mother of 6 school age (1 high school, another will be high school in the fall), 2 toddlers.
My child is grown but if I had a school age child
1. c
2. c
3. d
4. 1 child NOT school age.
Price would be my biggest hurdle.
$1,000 would be hard to come up with let alone more. Would be a great advantage for child.
My answers are:
1. c
2. a
3. a
4. mother, 5, 5
And can I just say how thrilled I am for your newest addition?!?
Oh, what happiness!
:)
Kristen,
1.C, Level II
2.A
3.A
4.mother,4,1
Thank you..and congrats on your new addition..you have such a beautiful family! May the Good God continue to bless you.
So excited for your new addition. I bet the girls can hardly wait too!
My answers are:
1. c
2. c
3. a
4. 3 children, 1 school-age
Thanks!
Congrats on the new son (almost!)
My answers:
1)C
2)A
3)C
4)Mother, 4, 2
1. C
2. C
3. A
5. 8 children, 5 are homeschooled
Cheers,
Mary
Wow, this sounds like a great program.
1. C: But I would definitely be interested in probably the Level II program.
2. A
3. A
4. I am the mother of 1 daughter, who is not yet of school age.
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. 7, 4
1. C, Level 1
2. A
3. A
4. mother, 4, 2
Okay, you got me when I saw your suggestion for donating the money - after reading Minnesota Mom this morning, I know where I will be sending my winnings...if i win ; )
Answers:
1.D
2.B
3.D
4.Mother, 3, 3
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. mother, 2, 2
Hi Kristen- Love the blog!
My answers:
1.c
2.a
3.a
4. mom of 2- 6 and 10
Christy
Congratulations on the new baby!
1. C, Level II (depending on finances ultimately)
2. A
3. A
4. Mother, 3, 1
OK!
1. C (Level I)
2. A
3. A
4. Mother, 2 children, both school age.
Hi Kristen,
Congratulations on your new "handsome dude"!
1. B. Level 1
2. A.
3. A.
4. 3, 2
Hi Kristen,
1. C, Level II
2. A (based on what I would like to pay) but B (compared to what they charge in the Bay Area of CA)
3. C
4. mother, 4, 3
Looking forward to hearing about your son's arrival!
Annette A.
1. C, Level II or III (depending on our finances).
2. A
3. A (She will be homeschooled when she's old enough.)
4. Mother of 1 child, not yet school-aged.
1. C - in a few years would be interested in I or II
2. A, although I think level I may be a little expensive for what it provides (comparing to other options I know of)
3. A
4. I am the mother of 5 children, 3of whom are school age (4 in the coming school year)
Questions:
1. My view is best described as:
D.
2. A
3. (too young for school)
4. I am the mother of 1 child,0 of whom are school age.
Hello,
1. C Level 1 or 2
2. A
3. A
4. Mother, 3, 1
Michelle
Hi Kristen,
1. C, Level I or II
2. A
3. A
4. 4,3
We are so very happy for you and praying for you as you await the birth of your precious litte one!
Kelli in Santa Maria
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. mother, 4, 2
1. C. Level 1
2. A.
3. A.
4. 2, 0
1. C for Level I or Level II
2. "A" (Just about right) for Level I and II however I tend to think Level III is too expensive ("C").
3. My children are currently "C" (in a Catholic School).
4. I am the mother of four children, three of whom are school age.
I homeschooled way back in the beginning in the 1980's. I wish I had this available at that time. It's a great idea!
No need to enter me in the drawing. I just wanted to let you know that I really really like the idea.
My husband and I agree ...
1. My view is best described as:
C. I do not have high school students at this time but would be interested in Level III (if we could afford that or Level II if not) as my children become of high school age in the future.
2. For the education described above the tuition levels shown above are:
We think Level II is a definite bargain, and the others seem fair.
3. My children are currently:
They are too young for school, which I guess makes them
A. homeschooled.
4. I am the mother / father of 2 children, 0 of whom are school age.
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