Math Lab (12-18)
Details
Math Lab Tuesdays, 10-10:55 AM Teacher: Brook Bernhardt, M.A. brookabrams@gmail.com. Course Cost: $420 with a sliding scale offered*** Course Duration: 15 weeks Ages: 12-18 We’re building a community of middle and high school math learners! Each class includes time for discussing the mathematician of the week, tackling a challenge problem, and some guided individual work. The instructor will answer student questions with attention to foundational concepts and extending student thinking, always from a growth-mindset framework. Students should come prepared with work from the math curriculum they use at home. Curriculum or learning goal counseling is available for families who don’t have a formal curriculum in place. Contact instructor Brook Bernhardt with questions: brook@leadhomeschool.org ***NOTE: Read the following, reflect on your situation, and choose a price that makes sense for your family. I offer a sliding scale as I believe in maximizing accessibility and being a part of economic justice. $115 -unable to meet basic needs* -no car/can’t afford gas -unemployed/underemployed -unstable housing situation -qualify for gov’t assistance -no access to savings -no expendable income** $240 -meeting basic needs* is stressful but doable -usually have access to some form of transportation -employed or underemployed -stable housing -access to basic health care -may have access to a small amount of savings -limited expendable income** $355 -basic financial needs are regularly met -own or lease a car -own a home or rent a higher-end property -employed or do not need to work to meet needs -access to full health care -access to some savings -some expendable income** $420 -all items from the previous box are true -have the resources to pay this amount without financial strain In addition to the points above, consider paying less if you: -have immigration-related expenses -are an elder with limited financial support -are an unpaid community organizer -are a returning citizen, denied work due to incarceration history Consider paying more if you: -own investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money -travel for fun -have access to family money and resources in times of need -work part-time (or not at all) by choice -have a relatively high degree of earning power due to education, gender, race, class, etc. even if not currently utilizing your earning power * food, housing, transportation ** money to buy a cup of coffee, a movie ticket, new clothing, etc.
Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy: The LEAD Refund policy for dropping a class is as follows: • Class canceled 1+ weeks before classes begin = full refund of class and LEAD fees. • Class canceled 1 week before OR after classes begin = no refund of LEAD fees. Refund of class fees is up to the discretion of the instructor. If, for some reason, a class you have signed up for is canceled by LEAD or the instructor (either before or after the start of classes), you will have the option of receiving a refund of your LEAD per-class fee or applying it to another class. These terms are subject to change per semester.