Zoo Knoxville Homeschool Academy Spring Semester 2018 Cost: Zoo Annual Pass or Circle of Friends membership is required to register. K-2 nd grade: $49 for semester, $25 for half semester 3-5 th and 6 th -8 th : $74 for semester, $37 for half semester Individual class registration is not available. Half semester registration is only available after March 1 st if spaces are still available. Schedule: Register each child for one class per week. If you are registering after January 9 th your student will not be able to start attending classes until two weeks after your registration and payment are received. We are not able to offer prorated pricing. Classes occur from January 23 rd - April 19 th with an end of semester field trip for the 6 th -8 th graders occurring either April 24 th or 26 th. This date will be announced by March 1 st. The 6 th -8 th grade field trip is not included in the semester registration fee. No classes the week of March 13 th -15 th. Tuesdays: K-2: 10:15 am 11:00 am FULL 3-5: 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Less than 5 spaces left 6-8: 2:00 pm 3:30 pm Less than 5 spaces left Wednesdays: K-2: 10:15 am 11:00 am FULL 3-5: 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Thursdays: K-2: 10:15 am 11:00 am Less than 5 spaces left 6-8: 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Zoo Knoxville offers a wide variety of science classes for homeschool students from Kindergarten through 8 th grade. These classes are split up into three groups, K-2 nd grade, 3 rd -5 th grade, and 6 th -8 th grade. During these classes students will cover 4 to 5 units; each unit will have an introductory class and two classes that are more hands on building from the first week and applying concepts to the plants and animals found in Zoo Knoxville. Classes will start the week of January 23 rd and end the week of April 19 th, 2018. We will have one week of Spring Break the week of March 13 th, 2018. There will be one field trip for all students in the middle of the semester. Students attend one class a week and families can choose which class time suits their schedule, dependent on availability. This semester we will be covering Physics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Ecology. Classes will be held in the Foundation Classroom located under the Log Cabin inside the zoo unless otherwise noted. Advanced registration is required. To register, please fill out the registration and other forms below and send the forms and payment by mail, fax or e-mail. Your child will not be registered until all forms and full payment are received. No phone registrations, please. A separate registration packet should be filled out for each student. If you have questions, please contact zkfamily@zooknoxville.org.
Zoo Knoxville Homeschool Class Schedule Jan 23 rd -25 th Jan 30 th Feb 1 st Feb 6 th -8 th Feb 13 th -15 th Feb 20 th - 22 nd Feb 27 th - March 1 st March 6 th -8 th March 13 th -15 th March 20 th -22 nd March 27 th - 29 th April 3 rd -5 th April 10 th -12 th April 17 th -19 th April 24 th -26 th Introduction to Homeschool Academy and Intro to Physics: Magnetics Physics: Motors and Electricity Physics: Forces and Simple Machines Geology: Fossils and Rock ID Geology: Plate Tectonics and Geographic Features Geography: Map Reading and Orienteering Orienteering Field Trip! (Forks of the River WMA) SPRING BREAK: NO CLASSES Environmental Science: Resources and Recycling Environmental Science: Water Conservation Environmental Science: Insects and Soil Ecology Ecology: Seasonal Changes Ecology: DIY Vegetable Planter 6 th -8 th grade: End of the semester field trip (More Details to Come, Price not included in the semester fee)
Home phone: Student s Name Birthdate: Age during class Parent/Gaurdian s name: E-mail address (please print clearly): Mailing address: Homeschool Registration Form Please fill out a separate form for each child Nickname: Cell number: Work phone: (please circle the phone number that is best to reach you at during class) City County State Zip Zoo Knoxville membership number (required): Gender: M / F (Optional) Expiration Semester Registration: Please select times/days for the appropriate grade level and indicate your first and second choices in the blanks below: Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays K-2nd FULL FULL 10:15am 11:00am 3 rd -5 th 12:00n 1:30pm 12:00n 1:30pm N/A 6 th -8 th 2:00pm 3:30pm N/A 12:00pm 1:30pm Is there anything that we should know about your student that will help him/her have a great semester?
Payment Information We are not able to offer refunds unless a class is cancelled by Zoo Knoxville. Please complete all of the forms in this packet and mail, fax or e-mail with your payment. If e-mailing, please do not include your credit card number. We will call you to get your credit card information. Your child will not be registered until all forms and complete payment are received. Registration is first-come, first served. A confirmation will be sent by e-mail. If classes requested are full, we will contact you with options. If you do not hear from us in 5 working days, please call 865-637-5331 and press 8. Semester Fees: K-2 nd grade: $49/student 3 rd -5 th and 6 th -8 th : $74/student Half-semester fees: K-2 nd grade: $25/student 3 rd 5 th and 6 th 8 th : $37/student Total payment: Payment Type: Check (made out to Zoo Knoxville) Credit Card Credit card number: Authorization code: Signature: Zip code of billing address: Expiration date: Credit card transactions are processed on a Square. Would you like Square to send you a receipt? Yes No If yes, by text or e-mail? Text Email If e-mailing, please do not include your credit card number. We will call you to get your credit card information. Please send your completed forms with payment to: Homeschool Registration Fax: 866-647-4871 E-mail: ZKFamily@zooknoxville.org Zoo Knoxville Education Dept. 866 is a toll-free number 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr. Knoxville, TN 37914 No phone registrations, please.
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM Child s Name Age Name of Parent/Guardian All Phone #(s) Street Address City State Zip In case of emergency when you cannot be contacted, list the name and phone number of the person(s) to be called Name Phone # Relationship Name Phone # Relationship Doctor s Name Phone # Allergies (drugs, foods, insect bites, etc.) Current medication and reason(s) for taking Does your child have a diagnosis? If so, what is it? In case of emergency if you have a hospital preference please list I authorize and direct Zoo Knoxville (zoo) to call a doctor or other medical personnel and to obtain or provide such other medical services as the zoo, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate in the event of an accident or sickness affecting my child. I shall be solely responsible for paying all expenses incurred with respect to any such accident or sickness. I understand that the group will be interacting with animals, participating in walking hikes and tours and games. Except as set forth above, I certify that my child is in good health and can participate in all normal activities of the group. I understand that reasonable measures will be taken to safeguard the health and safety of the children and that the zoo will notify me as soon as reasonably possible in case of any emergency affecting my child. However, in the event that an accident or sickness occurs concerning my child, I will hold harmless and release the zoo, the Board of Directors, the staff of Zoo Knoxville and the City of Knoxville from all liability concerning such accident or sickness. Parent/Guardian Signature Date
EMAIL LIST (REQUIRED) I would like the following email to be added to the Zoo Knoxville Homeschool Email List. Print Name Signature Clearly print email to be used Date *If you have not received an email by the first week of class, please email zkfamily@zooknoxville.org, so that we may check the list for errors. PHOTO RELEASE (Please sign one or the other) I hereby grant permission to Zoo Knoxville to use photographs of me and/or my child(ren) under 18 years of age for publicity and promotional purposes. Print Name Signature Print Child s Name Date I do not want Zoo Knoxville to use photographs of me and/or my child(ren) for publicity and promotional purposes. Print Name Signature
Homeschool Student Pick Up Permission Form Student s Name: (Please print.) Day: Tu Wed Thu Grade level: K-2 nd 3 rd -5th 6 th -8th Parent or Guardian s Name (Please Print) Home Ph. ( ) Work Ph. ( ) Cell Ph. ( ) Parent or Guardian s Signature Please list everyone who is authorized to pick your child up from class. Please inform the Family Partnership Coordinator in advance if there are any changes in your child s pick-up permissions. Name of authorized person Phone numbers Phone number & relationship to camper (Home and Cell) (Work) 1. H: W: 2. H: W: 3. H: W: 4. H: W: 5. H: W: 6. H: W: 7. H: W:
Dear Parent/Guardian: Zoo Knoxville educators hope to make the homeschool class experience one that your child will enjoy and remember for a lifetime. Our goal is to create an environment that is both enjoyable and supportive, allowing students to feel good about themselves as they participate in many new experiences. Our educators are able to accomplish this goal by providing a class environment that promotes physical safety, emotional wellbeing, educational opportunities and fun. We also feel everyone shares in the responsibility of making class a great experience; every student plays a critical role by agreeing to respect the rights of others. Throughout the semester, students will be exposed to new opportunities that challenge them and help them grow. These experiences can be a big adjustment, so positive encouragement from all the students as well as from you, as the parent/guardian, can be essential to your child s success. Sometimes, despite everyone s best efforts, children will misbehave during these experiences. Our educators can easily handle most of these situations, but there may be times when we need to include the parent/guardian for disciplinary purposes. In hopes of eliminating these situations from occurring and ensuring that everyone truly understands what is considered appropriate behavior during class, Zoo Knoxville has instituted the following behavior contract (see the following page). Please read and sign the contract, indicating that both you and the student understand what type of behavior is expected during class and what the consequences will be if a student chooses to partake in inappropriate behavior. The bottom portion of the contract must be signed and returned with the Medical Release and Email forms. If you have any questions, please e-mail zkfamily@zooknoxville.org or call 865-637-5331 x1363. We certainly appreciate your trust and support. Together we can make our homeschool class a wonderful experience for your child. Sincerely, Amanda Haire Family Partnership Coordinator
HOMESCHOOL BEHAVIOR CONTRACT Expectations 1. Follow the instructor s directions. 2. Individuals in the class are expected to keep their hands, feet, and other objects to themselves. 3. Be respectful to the animals. You are a visitor here, and this is their home. 4. Be respectful to other people. Pay attention, and listen when someone else (the teacher or another student) is speaking. 5. Raise your hand if you have a question or if you would like to speak. Individuals who shout out will not be called upon. 6. Always stay with the group. 7. Always talk to the instructor if you have a question or a problem during homeschool. We won t be able to help you if you don t speak up. Failure to follow these expectations will result in an unsafe or unenjoyable atmosphere for you and others during the Homeschool classes. Should that happen, the following consequences will occur: Consequences for Disruptive Behavior Depending on the severity of the situation or if the behavior persists, the following consequences will be taken. 1. First Time: Instructor will discuss the behavior with the student and give a warning. 2. Second Time: Instructor will place the student in time-out and will discuss the behavior with the parent/guardian. 3. Third Time: Instructor will place the student in time-out and will discuss the behavior with the parent/guardian. The student will be assessed a one class suspension. 4. If a student is suspended twice, that student will not be allowed to return to the homeschool class. Consequences for Hitting/Bullying If a student intentionally shoves, strikes, kicks, or inappropriately makes contact with another individual, the following consequences will be taken. 1. First Instance: Instructor will place the student in time-out and discuss the behavior with the student and parent/guardian. 2. Second Instance: Instructor will place the student in time-out. The instructor will discuss the behavior with the student and parent/guardian. The student will be assessed a one class suspension. 3. Third Instance: Instructor will place the student in time-out. The instructor will discuss the behavior with the students and parent/guardian. The student will not be allowed to return to the homeschool class. Note: Severe violations of the policy may result in the student being asked to leave the program, regardless of the number of prior instances. Any parent/guardian attending with a student is also expected to adhere to the student expectations presented above. There are no refunds when an individual s own behavior requires that they be sent home. I have read and understand the Homeschool Behavior Contract and I have discussed it with my child in a manner that he/she can understand. Parent/Guardian signature Child s Signature Date Signed