Academic Days are structured learning opportunities for the community. History, science, and novel studies will be covered each Academic Day with breaks for outdoor play and lunch. Academic Days are held weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Our school year begins on August 19th, 2025, and ends on May 5th, 2026, with fall, winter, and spring breaks.

Weekly assignments are scheduled in advance and Learners are expected to arrive prepared for group lessons on Academic Day. Regular attendance is necessary for a consistent and engaging learning environment. Learners are expected to attend all weeks of classes (excepting illness, travel, etc.)

RAISE aims to provide rigorous academic opportunities for all Learners. In order for Learners to get the most out of their Academic Day, RAISE offers five learning groups. Please use the following groupings only as a guideline. Learners are welcome to participate in whichever group best suits their individual needs regardless of their age.

• Ruby (Kindergarten-2nd grade)
• Aqua (3rd-4th grade)
• Indigo (5th-6th grade)
• Sapphire (7th-9th grade)
• Emerald (10th-12th grade)

Each year RAISE selects rigorous, relevant, and age appropriate curriculum for each group. Our curriculum committee has selected the following curricula for our 2025-2026 school year.

• Ruby:
  • Branches for history and science
  • Novel study selections vary and will be chosen in advance by the lead Learning Partner.
• Aqua:
  • History: Curiosity Chronicles Early Modern
  • Science: Science Mom Earth Science
  • Novel study selections vary and will be chosen in advance by the lead Learning Partner.
• Indigo:
  • History: Curiosity Chronicles Early Modern, optional River of Voices, supplemental material
  • Science: Science Mom Earth Science
  • Novel study selections vary and will be chosen in advance by the lead Learning Partner.
• Sapphire:
  • History: Curiosity Chronicles Early Modern, River of Voices, supplemental material
  • Science: RSO Earth and Environment 2
  • Novel study selections vary and will be chosen in advance by the lead Learning Partner.
• Emerald:
  • Learner led unit studies: Conversational Spanish, Life Skills, Debate, Music Theory, Creative Writing
  • Novel study selections vary and will be chosen in advance by the lead Learning Partner.