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Academics
Serious Education for Recruited Athletes
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NHI/Knower Academic Components
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Coursework for credit
Take classes that count toward your high school or college graduation requirements
(knower instructional team teachers, assesses, grades and documents fully custom class, curriculum can be our own, from an outside accredited provider, or parallel work exchange with sending school)
Academic support, structure & enrichment
(for online courses such as SNHU, VLACS)
Increase your likelihood of successful course completion., and add a human component, and have more fun with the other platform by adding academic coaching
Knower helps the student successfully complete course taught by another teacher or computer – that could be the skills needed to stay organized and up to speed, or it could be to support content where the student has gaps and needs foundations reviewed, or it could be to supplement the online course with areas of interest or more advanced material
Academic Consulting for Recruited Athletes
more words: KNOW your Game, KNOW your Path – Aligned Consulting for academic trajectory /placement/prospectives
Get personal counseling with both knower and coaches to identify and align your next steps academically and athletically your next steps and complete your applications
Knower aligns with NHI coaches to help students identify school options and complete applications and essays
Expert SAT/ACT & AP test prep
work with knower to show what you know on standardized state and entrance exams
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Knower will spearhead communications with schools to align curriculum or coordinate work exchange — keeping families updated with regular reports and lesson summaries. All of our programs are designed to dovetail with NHI training and game schedules. Families also have options to customize their program to fit each student’s academic goals and needs. Knower educators, in addition to their expertise in teaching specific subject material, are experienced in supporting diverse learning profiles, executive functioning, study and organizational skills, and standardized test preparation.
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Academic Programming Options
for National Hockey Institute Athletes
COURSEWORK FOR CREDIT required for all athletes Students may register for high school or college courses, or work with Knower Academics to stay up to speed with their sending school. | SKILLS WORKSHOPS & GUIDED STUDY required for all athletes This class supports students in completing their coursework, and offers workshops for college applications, SAT & ACT test prep, and other collegiate skills. | A LA CARTE KNOWER SERVICES available at added cost Fully custom curriculum and learning plan to fit each student's educational needs |
REQUIRED
Coursework for Credit
From graduation requirements to college coursework, NHI athletes carry are full time students as well.
Complete middle school experience, including core courses and slopeside classroom, for students 6-8.
Program Components more info more info Summarize course options from SNHU families can sign up for sourcses with nhu at the cost of and options are the time frame is…. Back in 2005, Knower Academics introduced a blended model of in-person and online-interactive sessions to support snow sport athletes. We love working with students in person, and do so as much as possible. Due to competition and training schedules, though, we also need to ensure we can continue instruction during travel or when race dates change. Through our years of working with students, we have seen our best results from cases where we incorporate some Zoom sessions to maintain consistency in our schedule and find the best fit of instructor to teach specialized subject material. Our proven, blended model integrates Zoom as one of many possible learning tools. Like any tool, it works well when used appropriately and with skill. Our program introduces Zoom systematically, with demos, guidelines and clear expectations. Our instructors are skilled at using interactive teaching tools. For example, screen sharing, annotation tools, interactive documents and whiteboards, allow student and instructor to actively discuss problems and topics together. If you would like to see a demo of how we use Zoom, please contact our office. Individualized Academic (IA) sessions are designed to mirror the scope and sequence of a specific class at the sending school. Each student in the winter academy program will receive two(2) hours of individual, one-to-one IA instruction, each week. The instructional format may be in-person or interactive online. This allows us to find the best-fit of schedules and teaching styles. Most students use these sessions for fully individualized, scaffolded math instruction. Students who are also taking a world language, or other unique elective, can add more one-to-one sessions of IA instruction, or work with us to find a low-cost online option. In between instructional IA sessions, students will complete a mix of flipped classroom assignments, active retrieval practice, projects, applications, and homework assignments. Knower Academics will reach out to establish a work exchange with the sending school and teach each week’s material. If the school requires the student to unenroll, Knower will use common core aligned curriculum and our own depth of teaching experience to mirror the scope and sequence of sending-school topics. Flipped classroom assignments, active retrieval practice, projects, applications, and homework assignments all happen in Earn Your Turn (EYT). This guided study period, offered a total of three days per week after training, offers a consistent structure of dedicated, in-person learning and serves as a scheduling window for IA sessions. Knower’s EYT lead instructor circulates among the students on the upper floor of the MPC, checking their planners and calendars, directing them to resources, and verifying work completion. The opportunity to skate for NHI is a privilege earned by hard work and dedication to both athletics and academics. Students must verify that they are up to speed academically or face certain realistic consequences. If, by Thursday evening, all their work is submitted, we notify their parents and coaches that they have made our “academic review” of not CREAT PAGE FOR FINE PRINT OF COSTS AND REFUNDS ETC See additional details on program costs, communications, rates, payment and refund policies. Important Dates, Eligible Students & Example Schedule Add calendar with a sense of when the VLACS or SNHU courses would happen. SUBJECT TO CHANGE!! WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE CALENDAR Need different dates? Not a problem. Knower instruction is well-tuned to travel with students and meld with their availability. Inquire here to schedule a consultation and design your learning plan. maximum and minimum fill and ages for athletes DUPLICATE & UPDATE GRAPHIC Additional Tools for Middle School Families may fully customize their winterm program with additional one-to-one classes. For example, students might add more rigor to their schedule, such as a foreign language or special tutorial to bring their coursework to an advanced level. Additional one-to-one sessions are also the perfect opportunity to add focus on developing study and organizational skills at a foundational or advanced level, or to receive extra support in a challenging subject. Knower Academics instructors also specialize in standardized test preparation, so families looking for a jump start of SSAT, PSAT, SAT or ACT preparation can find that here as well. Though the official program runs from early December to late March, if possible, Knower encourages families to register for additional one-to-one sessions to be used before and after the program. These extra sessions create a smooth takeoff and landing to and from winterm. The pre-season sessions allow us to find the best fit of instructors, build a better connection to sending-school curriculum, get ahead in schoolwork, and avoid the lull between Thanksgiving and the start of the winterm classes. Continued one-to-one sessions after winterm, in the spring, help fill any gaps in content, and often improve rapport with sending school for future winterms. Though at added cost, Knower instructors are available to schedule sessions, one-to-one, at any point in the program or transition, to help ease the shift as needed. Features & Tuition Proceed to registration or set up a consultation ▸ Slopeside Learning Environment & Academic Support Knower has been working with elite snow sport athletes since 2005. As these athletes progress to high school and set their sights on skiing for their college of choice, the best success comes to those who learn how to front-load academics. Once the season is underway, nothing slows down until it ends. Getting ahead of the academic curve, and staying there, is where we see our student athletes thrive! If we “water down” academics to accommodate athletics, it hurts students in the long run. We aim to show our students – no matter how fast they ski – that deadlines are real and school work matters. FSC coaches are paying attention. If students are not up to speed academically on Thursday afternoon, we notify coaches and families, and host a special edition of EYT on Friday. This weekly “Thursday Thirty Flip” status update, paired with a consequence that is clear, fair, and immediate, sends students a direct message that getting tasks done early is the best way to make the flip! Earn Your Turn (EYT) is a guided study group, that meets on the upper floor of the Mittersill Performance Center, twice weekly, after training. Lead by a Knower Academics learning specialist, EYT provides structure, seat time, and supervision for independent academic work. But, it is so much more than a study hall! EYT is an optimal, supportive study environment to learn and build executive functioning skills, with scheduled check-ins to help students front-load their academics and manage their racing schedule. Students get help organizing their week, explore task management tools, and practice using calendars. As they finish their assignments, all students in EYT share what they have done. In EYT, rather than teaching a subject, Knower instructors help students learn to use their resources and take ownership of their academics. EYT does not include direct instruction in any specific subject, and it typically does not count toward credit on a transcript. Instead, EYT is designed to help students stay on track with whatever curriculum they are using for winterm. What happens when they fall behind? Our Thursday Thirty Flip Communication from Knower to parents and coaches shows students the benefit of front-loading their academic week. Thursday Thirty Flip Communication Athletic training and academic learning are BOTH important; we teamed up with FSC coaches to design a simple, yet effective, way to show students that this is true. Every Thursday, Knower sends an academic status check to coaches and families. We call it: Thursday Thirty Flip. Just as ski racers have to “make the thirty flip” to qualify for finals, our students have to earn their turn in the academic realm. Each student in EYT receives support to track and maintain their schedule and work list for the week. Our EYT lead helps them plan out a timeline, and verifies the work they have submitted. If, by the Thursday Thirty Flip, students are totally up to speed on their deadlines, they earn a free ski or open break on Friday. However, if students fall behind, we can do something about it. On Thursday afternoon, we notify coaches and families and, if needed, we host a special edition of EYT on Friday, which is required for any skiers who did not meet their Thursday timeline. Rather than a punishment or criticism, this is a timely, clear, fair, real-world consequence. It’s also smart time management! Friday is the hard deadline, so we are showing students how to build a buffer and finish early, to create space to focus on their skiing over the weekend. EYT paired with the Thirty Flip offers an amazing opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning, avoid falling behind, and fix it if they do. Eligible Students Earn Your Turn (EYT) is helpful for students of all grades. Some students in EYT are already working with Knower for their coursework, but students can also join EYT as a stand alone offering. After a successful pilot year in 2021-2022 with our Slopeside Academy and Custom Winterm students, Knower and FSC are excited to open Earn Your Turn (EYT) study group to all club members. This means that students who are enrolled in virtual or home-school classes, or still attending school locally, can benefit from the structure and support of this supervised study time after training. Features & Costs Earn Your Turn is the perfect base upon which to build a custom winterm! Scroll down to read more about our new “Curriculum Choice” academic model, designed to meet educational needs while offering families a range of price-points. Proceed to registration or set up a consultation ▸ See additional details on program costs, communications, rates, payment and refund policies. Custom Winterm Design For example, as a way to lower the cost of winterm, Knower might teach challenging subjects one-to-one with sending school curriculum, but use a virtual curriculum for other classes. Whether you are looking for a complete academic winterm experience, or only need support for some classes, consider having Knower design a Custom Winterm Learning Plan. We specialize in custom semesters and extended absences, and have a variety of options to find the best academic solutions for snow sport athletes. The process begins with a consultation. From there, we will design your learning plan and quote costs individually. All of our custom winterms include sending-school outreach, communication, and documentation. Ideally, a custom winterm for FSC athletes uses the learning environment and structure provided by Earn Your Turn (EYT) as a starting point for seat time, learning environment, and supervision. From there, we fine tune the curriculum and amount of additional teaching needed for each subject. As a standard formula, students need two hours of instruction per week, per subject, when working with a specialist one-to-one. If they struggle in a specific subject, or to complete work independently, more than two hours of instruction might be needed to stay up to speed. On the flip side, students who are strong in a subject area, or comfortable working independently, may be fine with a single session of one-to-one instruction per week. Knower often recommends Earn Your Turn guided study as part of your custom winterm, as it is the perfect venue for students to make the most progress in between their one-to-one sessions. We can also adjust which curriculum we use for each subject. Learn more about our Custom Winterms ▸ Proceed to registration or set up a consultation ▸ See additional details on program costs, communications, rates, payment and refund policies. CURRICULUM & PROVIDER OPTIONS
Southern NH University
✔ requirement ✔ elective ✔ semester
Side bar…
Individualized Academic (IA) Classes
✔ parallel work exchange ✔ knower curricula ✔ direct instruction
The Zoom question…
College Skills Workshops & Guided Study
✔ test prep workshops ✔ college application ✔ Community ✔ Study habits ✔ Executive skill building
“Under Review” Coaching Communication
✔ Communication ✔ Accountability ✔ Character
“two minute minor” and pre-game skate required to attend, finish their work, and brainstorm with teachers about how they might adjust their planning in weeks to come.DATES & DURATION
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
EXAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9:00am
to
12pmIndividualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveEarn Your Turn
guided study
&
Individualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveFSC Training
❄️ on snowEarn Your Turn
guided study
&
Individualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveFSC Training
❄️ on snow
12:00pm
to
12:30pmLunch Thirty Flip
communication
with coaches & parents
12:30pm
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3:30pmHealth Science Class
small group
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Humanities Class
small group
skills, standards & project-based learningFSC Training
❄️ on snowHealth Science Class
small group
&
Humanities Class
small group
skills, standards & project-based learningFSC Training
❄️ on snowEarn Your Turn MAGIC CARPET*
makeup session
for students with missing work
*added cost
&
Individualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or elective
3:30pm
to
6:30pmIndividualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveIndividualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveIndividualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or electiveIndividualized Academic Scheduling Windows
one-to-one
sessions in math, world language, or elective
ADDITIONAL A La Carte from Knower
Additional Classes & Supports
✔ Support for learning differences ✔ Standardized test prep ✔ Challenge & enrichment
Optimal Transitions
✔ Pre-season front-loading ✔ Post-season gap-filling
Learning Materials
✔ Assignment portal ✔ Study & organizational skills ✔ Transparency
FEATURES & TUITION
Includes:
Tuition:
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Earn Your Turn Guided StudyStudy with us slopeside, whether you are doing a full Knower winterm, or not!
Earn Your Turn (EYT) is available as a cost-effective, stand-alone offering for students not otherwise working with Knower. EYT is also included in our Slopeside Academy enrollment, and pairs perfectly with a Knower Custom Winterm.
✔ Accountability ✔ Study Skills ✔ Slopeside study environment
Communication with coaches…
Features:
Cost:
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Custom Academic WintermMany paths to the summit…
Our Curriculum Choice model provides top-tier educational opportunities, side-by-side with more affordable options.
✔ Schedule Alignment ✔ Credit-Bearing Classes ✔ Sending-School Coordination
CURRICULUM CHOICE
Knower can adjust the curriculum we use for each subject, according to priority.Families can choose from these three curriculum options, listed below in order from most to least expensive…