OPTIMUS LEARNING SCHOOL
INQUIRY FORM
There are six summer programs to choose from: Summer Schedule A that runs Monday-Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Summer Schedule B that runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Summer Schedule I that runs Monday-Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Summer Schedule II that runs Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-6:00pm, Summer Schedule III that runs Monday- Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm, and Summer Schedule IV from Monday-Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm. All programs include instruction in reading, writing, math, science, presentation, and cooking. Summer Schedule II and IV also adds homework help Monday-Thursday to make sure students get all the time and assistance needed to complete their summer OLS homework, as well as an art class that will take place on Fridays. The OLS Summer Program is a great way to keep students learning all through summer and prevent them from forgetting what they learned at school. We open at 8:00 am, free of charge, to accommodate parents who need to drop off their children before heading to work.
Each week is organized by a theme (such as Sci-Fi Week, History Week, and Around the World Week) that guide the activities students do in each of their classes that week. We have had great success using themes and find that students really look forward to finding out the next theme!
We read one book per week during the summer program. All of the books are chosen during the first week by the teacher with student input and students are responsible for getting their own copies of the books ahead of time (either by purchasing them or by checking them out at the public library). Students are required to read the whole book, answer approximately 20-30 short answer comprehension questions, and define and create sentences for approximately 20-30 vocabulary words from the book. This homework is completed online and then discussed in our Book Club classes.
The work completed in this class varies depending on the grade. For lower grades, the focus is often on simple grammar and personal narratives or creative stories. As the grade increases, so do the expectations, with more complex grammar lessons and emphasis on a combination of expository and persuasive writing.
We will be previewing the material they will be seeing in the next grade. We aim to preview approximately 2/3 of next year’s curriculum using the same Common Core curriculum and instruction methods used by the local districts.
**Our official summer program coincides with the schedule of our local Brea Olinda Unified School District. Students whose districts get out early and who begin our summer program prior to the official start date will be working in combined grade classes and will be reviewing the math they just learned that year. This will help them to prepare for the preview of next year’s math concepts, which will begin the first official week of our summer program.
Most adults are terrified of public speaking. Optimus wants to get students comfortable with talking in front of their peers so that they will be better prepared to face the challenge later in life. Students must present something in front of the class. Sometimes, they can bring an item from home or choose an item from the classroom. However, we often ask students to complete a project (usually writing, drawing, or creating a prop for a skit) based on the topic of the day to present to their classmates.
Students love to get hands-on in this class! We get students thinking about how and why things work the way they do, how technology and products have changed over time, or what might happen in a certain experiment. Many of our experiments use common materials so that students can recreate the experiment at home if desired.
This is usually students’ favorite class! The instructors choose and prepare a food that fits the theme of the week. Students learn about where the dish originated, what each ingredient is, and how the food is usually prepared/served/eaten. After the food has been made, students sample the food and discuss their thoughts about it. (Note: For safety reasons, students are not always allowed to participate in the actual preparation of the food, but the process is always demonstrated and explained before students are given a sample to try.)
Each week, students will learn about and practice a new type of art, using that week’s theme for inspiration. Students enjoy the chance to be creative and let their imaginations run free!
During the summer, our monthly tuition schedule changes to a weekly tuition schedule. We allow students to enroll in our summer programs weekly to accommodate their various vacation times. Therefore, how we calculate tuition is based on the weeks that your student is enrolled in. For example, James will enroll in the summer program for a total of four weeks. The four weeks are not consecutive because his family has decided to take a vacation. Since James has enrolled in a total of four weeks, the tuition amount for the entire four weeks is due upon enrollment.
We understand that sometimes vacation dates are not confirmed and we will accommodate rescheduling of dates of attendance if space is available and if we receive advanced notice. Advanced notice must be provided by email and be given at least two weeks before the absence. Please email info@optimuslearningschool.com.
Optimus does NOT provide refunds.
Optimus does NOT provide refunds for any absences.
As of Summer 2020, we have discontinued our summer lunch program.
Each of our summer classes is separated by grade level to ensure a structured and supportive learning environment.
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math Club: Daily Lesson | Math Club: Daily Lesson | Math Club: Daily Lesson | Math Club: Daily Lesson | Coding |
Tuition $175 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
Tuition $200 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
Tuition $200 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking |
Tuition $225 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework |
Tuition $225 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking | Art |
Tuition $250 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking | Art |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework | Movies at OLS |
Tuition $200 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
Tuition $225 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
Tuition $225 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking |
Tuition $250 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework |
Tuition $250 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking | Art |
Tuition $275 / week (Limited to 10 students / Class)
Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Book Club: Comprehension Questions and Discussion | Book Club: Vocabulary Homework Review Quiz | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Writing Club: Grammar Lesson or Plan & Write Essay | Indoor Activity |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Math | Math | Math | Math | Coding |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Presentation | Science | Presentation | Cooking | Art |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Homework | Homework | Homework | Homework | Movies at OLS |
