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The University-Model School®...so much more than a school!
Imagine students of elementary age through high school going to classes the way most college students do. Let the elementary students receive professional instruction at school two days a week, then study for their classes at home three days a week under a parent’s guidance.
From seventh grade on, how about shifting the students’ teacher-led days to three days a week and leading them to study at home under a parent’s oversight the other two days of the week?
What kind of head start for college could we give students if, as juniors and seniors, they actually practiced an authentic, university-style schedule, including:
- some MWF classes,
- some TTH classes,
- some extra-curricular activities or part-time jobs, and
- the responsibility for accomplishing their out-of-class assignments during their discretionary hours?
Do you think it would impact the behavior and character development of these students if parents were so highly involved?
Would family relationships, both present and future, be strengthened with such an approach?
What if all of this could be done for about one-half to two-thirds the tuition cost of a typical private, Christian school?
Could it ever work? Good news... It is working right now!
Welcome to the exciting world of the University-Model School®!
Blending the best of home with the best of traditional education. Parents are the key. Character is the goal. Education is the means.
When you commit to starting a University-Model School® and membership in NAUMS, you commit to “strengthening America’s families and values by helping parents prepare college-worthy, character witnesses of Christ for the next generation” (UMS Vision). You commit to helping NAUMS “share this vision with Christian families around the world” (NAUMS mission).Upcoming Events
The NAUMS Eighth Annual National Conference is scheduled July 20-23, 2010, in Fort Worth, Texas. The summer New School Development Workshop, scheduled July 19-20, 2010, for developing and transitioning schools will be held in conjunction with the National Conference.
Watch for conference information and registration coming soon!
News from NAUMS
For information regarding insurance programs for schools and job postings, see the News from NAUMS section of the main menu. Job postings for the SY 2010-2011 will be available as they are submitted.
Parent Information Meetings
University-Model Schools® across the nation are conducting Parent Information Meetings in preparation for student registration for the SY 2010-2011. For information regarding these important meetings in your area, go to the Directory of Schools in the main menu. Schools are listed alphabetically by state.
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