Courses & Sample Class Schedules

Our Learning Structure

Designed for students who learn beyond grade level limits, our core program is intentionally flexible and personalized. Every learner, whether soaring ahead or finding their rhythm, deserves an academic journey that challenges and inspires.

Our foundational curriculum includes Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Learners are taught through small group instruction, leveled curriculum, and hands-on exploration that adapts to their pace and potential. All of our courses are led by certified educators dedicated to customizing the curriculum for each learner.

Homeschoolers are gifted the unique ability to progress outside traditional school standards and timelines. While some of our students are working above grade level, others may  benefit from creative approaches that help them build confidence and clarity on their own path. Example: A student exploring fractions might be introduced to the basics through manipulatives, while another applies fractions in a cooking project or algebraic equation. In writing, one learner may be telling stories with support, while another builds complex essays with coaching.

We use a variety of curriculum levels and teaching methods to challenge advanced thinkers, strengthen executive functioning skills, and make learning meaningful and relevant.

We aim to cultivate thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers prepared for the world, while never losing sight of the heart, pace, and individuality of each child. Below you will find a sample schedule of what a typical day at Carpe Diem will look like.

All of our courses are led by educators dedicated to customizing the curriculum for each learner by challenging, inspiring, and stretching them to reach their full potential.

K - 2nd

Foundational skills, discovery, joy in learning

8:45–9:00

Arrival & Morning Warm-Up

9:00–9:30
Morning Circle & Emotional Check-In


9:30–10:15
Language Arts
(leveled phonics, creative writing)

10:15–11:00
Math Block (hands-on games, instruction + guided practice)

11:00–11:15
Snack Break

11:15–12:00

STEAM or Social Studies (science labs, engineering builds, community studies, geography)

12:00–1:00
Lunch & Indoor/Outdoor Play

1:00–1:45
Enrichment Rotation (intro to financial literacy, little leaders, art, music, physical education, drama, foreign language, gardening, life skills)

1:45–2:25
Project Time / Journals / Creative Expression

2:25–2:45
Clean-Up & Pack-Up / Dismissal

3rd-5th

Skill-building, deeper thinking, collaborative learning

8:45–9:00

Arrival & Independent Start (journaling, check-in)

9:00–9:30

Morning Meeting / Emotional Reset / Group Challenge

9:30–10:15

Language Arts (novel studies, writing projects)

10:15–11:00

Math Block (small group, hands-on, guided practice + independent work)

11:00–11:15

Snack Break

11:15–12:00

STEAM or Social Studies (science labs, tech exploration, civic studies, design projects)

12:00–1:00

Lunch & Free Play

1:00–1:45

Enrichment Rotation (financial literacy, leadership, music, physical education, foreign language drama, debate, life skills)

1:45–2:25

Reflection / Capstone Work / Presentations

2:25–2:45

Clean-Up & Pack-Up / Dismissal

6th-8th

Academic mastery, confidence, and real-world skills

8:45–9:00

Arrival & Daily Planning (goal-setting, check-in)

9:00–9:30

Socratic Dialogue / Public Speaking Practice

9:30–10:15

Humanities and Fine Arts – Literature & Writing Workshop

10:15–11:00

Math Block (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry)

11:00–11:15

Snack Break

11:15–12:00

History or Biology ( biology instruction and lab global studies, civics, cultural timelines, project-based analysis)

12:00–1:00

Lunch & Mentoring Social Time

1:00–1:45

Enrichment Rotation (entrepreneurship, music, coding, financial literacy debate, theater, physical education, advance life skill program )

1:45–2:25

Capstone Projects / Peer Collaboration

2:25–2:45

Clean-Up & Pack-Up / Dismissal

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