I Am Sun @Sankofa is a hybrid, international micro school
for world & college-readiness, prepping youth for a world of imagination and wonder, sustainability and agriculture, socio-emotional learning & community building, as well as logic and college readiness, should they choose. See Gallery Below
Grow with a Cohort, Caring Core Guide & Community through the years right into College & The World
Pre-K / K {Ages 3 - 6}:
"The Universe Within":
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Explore Self-awareness, Emotional Intelligence & Socio-emotional Learning
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Breathing & Yoga
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Reading & Math foundations
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Science Questions
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African Geography & Cooking
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Swahili & American Sign Language
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Arts & Crafts
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Global/Holistic Exploration:
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Explore Sankofa Homeschool Collective's "World Geography" with Mama Jessica
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
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11:30 am -12 pm;
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1:30 - 2 pm EST
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Year-Round, $75/month ($9.38 per hour) + Any Sankofa Electives starting at ~$40 per month for 2.5 month periods
1st - 2nd {Ages 7 - 9}:
"I Am Brilliant ":
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English: Vocab, Grammar, Reading & Writing (Diasporic & Universal Children's Classics)
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Math Foundations: Arithmetic
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Imagination & World Exploration: Learn about what connects the world together and create artistic & theatrical productions around them
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Global/Holistic Exploration:
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Explore Sankofa Homeschool Collective's Diverse Array of Global, Arts & Holistic Classes
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Monday - Thursdays
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10:30 - 11:15 am;
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12:30 - 1:15 pm EST
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Sept - May, $225/month year ($9.38 per hour)
3rd - 5th {Ages 10+}:
"I Am Sun" Decolonizing Core Academics:
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English {Book of Life}: Vocab, Grammar, Reading & Writing
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Monday - Thursdays
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9:30 - 10 am
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Math Foundations {Math is a Language of the Universe}: Pre-Algebraic Problem Solving
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Mondays
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
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Science: Decolonizing the Science of the Universe
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Wednesdays
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11:30 am - 12 pm EST
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World Language & Cultures:
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Spanish Through the Diaspora Community Class+Cooking
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Mondays
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7:30 - 8:30 pm EST
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Global/Holistic Exploration:
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Explore Sankofa Homeschool Collective's Diverse Array of Global, Arts & Holistic Classes
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Sept - May, $175/month ($8.75 per hour) + Any Sankofa Electives starting at ~$40 per month for 2.5 month periods
+ free One Love Co-Op Membership: to connect with more like-minds & hearts centered in Black>Indigenous<Earth consciousness throughout the world, which includes:
+ Monthly Family Homestead Training @Local Organic Black Farm 3rd Sundays
+ Family Co-Operative/Civics Training with the Peoples' Justice Institute on "How 2 Love (4th) Sundays" 6 - 7 pm EST
+ Annual Diasporic Trips upon Families' Input, Imaginations & Connections
+ Individual Tutoring Available Upon Request & Availability
* For summer visitors/residents of D.C., check out summer-camp options at www.kidsandculture.com
6th+ {Ages 12+}:
"I Am Sun" Decolonizing Core Academic + U.S.Civics & LSAT Prep:
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English {Book of Life}:: Vocab, Grammar, Reading & Writing (Global Majority Classics)
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Monday - Thursdays
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9:30 - 10 am
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Math Foundations {Math is a Language of the Universe}:Algebraic & Geometric Problem Solving
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Mondays
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
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Science: Decolonizing the Science of the Universe
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Wednesdays
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11:30 am - 12 pm EST
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Social Studies:
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Actual U.S.History Civics 4 Real
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Fridays
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11:00 am - 12 pm EST
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LSAT Prep + GED Science & Social Studies Prep
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Tuesdays
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3 - 4 pm EST
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World Language & Cultures:
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Spanish Through the Diaspora Community Class +Cooking
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Mondays
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7:30 - 8:30 pm EST
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Global/Holistic Exploration:
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Explore Sankofa Homeschool Collective's Diverse Array of Global, Arts & Holistic Classes
Sept - May, $245/month ($8.75 per hour) + Any Sankofa Electives starting at ~$40 per month for 2.5 month periods
Recommended Next Steps
Age 13: Begin Taking Practice GED Tests & Begin Taking College Entry Courses to get ahead on your Associate's/Bachelor's Degree (I Am Sun can assist with DC Residents interested in UDC)
Age 14: Take the SAT if you would like to vie for college scholarships
Age 16 (DC Residents): Take the GED
Age 18: Take the LSAT