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Welcome to the Webinar
Our Ministry Focus
Partner with Schools to: Enhance their academic product Equip them with solutions Enrich their ministry
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Minister to Current Students
Offer Greater Selection of Courses Electives Advanced Placement Courses Dual Credit College Courses
Address Scheduling Conflicts Offer Flexible Credit Recovery Option Offer Vibrant and Dynamic Summer School Program Provide FT Online Program to Select Students Students with Illness Students with Family Crisis Students with Extensive Travel Schedules
Minister to New Students
Offer Single Courses to Community Home School Students • Pre-Calculus, AP Courses, Dual Credit, or Any Course Desired
Public School Students • Summer School Options • Bible Courses
Offer Full-Time Online Program To students outside your area Students who move but desire to Graduate from Your Campus
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School Management Options
Utilize Online for Effective Class Size Solutions Section Overflows Small Class Sizes
Provide a Summer School Program from Home Offer What Most Schools Can’t Opportunity For Recruitment Possibilities
Address Campus Overcrowding Accept Student From Waiting List As FT Students Move Current Students To Online To Make Room For Waiting List
Expand Faculty Usage Utilize Your Gifted Faculty To Increase Your Own Course Offerings
Add Middle or High School to an Existing Lower Grade Program
Distinctives of Sevenstar
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100% Biblically Integrated
Biblically Integrated Curriculum
Christian Worldview & National Standards
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In-Line Biblical Integration
Christian Worldview Formation
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Biblical Instruction
Spiritual Support - Chaplain
Daily Devotions Chaplains Group/Blog for Students
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High Caliber Academics
Academics
4th -12 12th Grade Courses Core Classes Electives Honors AP Courses
Math, Science, History, Language Arts Foreign Language, Health, Personal Fitness, Bible… 80% of courses have an honors track 10 AP College Board Approved Courses
Dual-Credit College Courses Indiana Wesleyan University g Davis College God’s Bible School
Regional and National Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA & CITA) National Private School Accreditation
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Sevenstar Courses
Sevenstar Elementaryy 4th Grade Core Subjects/Bible 5th Grade Core Subjects/Bible Sevenstar 6-8 Courses 6th Grade Language Arts 6th Grade Math 6th Grade Science 6th Grade World Cultures 7th Grade Language Arts 7th Grade Math 7th Grade Science 7th Grade World Geography 8th Grade G d LLanguage A Arts t 8th Grade Science 8th Grade Math 8th Grade US History Sevenstar 9-12 Courses Algebra I Algebra II American Government American History AP Art History
AP Biology AP Calculus AP Computer Science AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP US Government AP US History Biology Business Systems Technology Chemistry I Chinese I Chinese II Earth and Space Science Economics English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Fitness Lifestyle Design (PE) Geometry Global Studies Health (Life Management Skills) Latin I Latin II Latin III
Marine Science Personal Fitness Physics Pre-Algebra Pre-calculus SAT Preparation Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Thinking and Learning Strategies World Cultures World History Sevenstar Bible Courses Apologetics I Apologetics II Basic Bible Doctrine I Basic Bible Doctrine II Understanding the Times 1 Understanding the Times 2 LCD- Applying God’s Word to College & Career Life of Christ Elementary Bible I Elementary Bible II
Dual Credit Courses Indiana Wesleyan Dual Credit BIL 101 Old Testament Surveyy BIL 102 New Testament Survey Eng 140 Communications I HIS 102 American Civilization after 1865 SOC 152 Social Problems PSY 155 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Life of Christ Ethics Hebrew Wisdom Lit. History of the Israelite Kingdom Faith and Money Goals Priorities Attitudes Earth Science Introduction Introduction to Life Science General Psychology
Davis College Dual Credit Christianity in the 21st Century pp y Bible Understand and Apply Thinking Like Jesus: Biblical Worldview Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Biblical Concepts of Leadership Case Studies in Leadership Evangelism Discipleship Theology of Missions
30+ more courses God God’ss Bible School and College New Testament Survey Creation Apologetics (AIG) Math Concepts and Applications English Composition I Earth Science Introduction Earth Science Lab
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Instructional Model
Course Registration Options Start Date
Any Monday
Course Length
•Full Course •1st Semester •2nd Semester
Course Pace
•Traditional •Accelerated •Extended
Course Setting
•Computer Lab •Home •Remote PC •Blended
Benefits of Course Registration Options Provides Ultimate Flexibility Retains Traditional Accountability Offers Digital Environment to Students
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Innovative Instructor Model Start Date
Course Length
•Full Course •1st Semester •2nd Semester
Monday June 1st
Course Pace
•Traditional •Accelerated •Extended
Course Setting
•Computer Lab •Home •Remote PC •Blended
Welcome Call
Pace Chart
Interaction
Interaction Interaction
Follow Up Connections Course Mail System Feedback on Grades & Assignments
Interaction
Flexibility of Course Pace Pace Options Traditional , Accelerate, Extended
Your School’s Start Date
Your School’s Break/Vacations/Camps
Course Start Date
Fall Break‐ No Online Courses Fall Break‐ No Online Courses
Move Lessons Back to Fit Your School’s Calendar
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Unique Elements of Model
Rolling Admissions and Starts Yearlong Student and Partner Enrollment Availability Courses Start Every Monday Throughout the Year
Custom Pace Fit Your School’s Calendar Fit Your Students’ Schedule
Teacher Accountability Direct Interaction with Christ-Centered Christ Centered Faculty • Welcome Call • On Going Academic Assistance • Interaction Course Mail System
Schools Access Progress Reports, Communication Logs, Teacher Contact Info
Front Office System
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Front Office System
Streamlined Admissions FT or PT Enrollments Online Payment
24/7 Progress Reports Academic Filtering One Click Email
Communication Logs Teacher to Student • Welcome Call • Academic Assistance • Issues Notation
Accounting
Collaborative Partner Network
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Serving One Another Partner Info 100 Partners United States • 86 Partner Schools
International • 14 Partner Schools
Connections Monthly Webinars S2S Introductions Best Practices Network Etc…
Personalized Coaching Process
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Personalized Coaching Model
Our Focus Develop School’s Understanding of Online Education Discuss Your Academic Objectives Design a Plan for Your Educational Ministry
Tools and Resources Individual Coaching Sessions Custom Blue Print Session with Team Personal Systems Training
Flexible Partner Models
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Partnership Levels Custom Customize
Associate Integrate
Limited Supplement
Referral Outsource
Custom Partner Landing Page
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Sevenstar Investment & Tuition
LIMITED
ASSOCIATE
CUSTOM
Initial Start Up Fee
$300
$1,500
$4,000
Annual Renewal Fee
$150
$750
$2,000
LIMITED
ASSOCIATE
CUSTOM
Full Credit ‐ Year Long Course
$495
$475
$475
½ Credit‐ Semester Long Course
$395
$375
$375
AP or Dual Credit Course
$595
$575
$575
YEARLY PARTNERSHIP EXPENSES
PARTNERSHIP TUTION (Per Student)
Bulk Discount Pricing Full Time Yearly Tuition (6 Courses)
N/A
Yes
Yes
$1,895
$1,895
$1,895
Partnership Features PROGRAM FEATURES Streamlined Admission Process Monthly Partnership Coaching Webinar Monthly Partnership Coaching Webinar Partnership Newsletter Partner Program Training (PC, VLM, REG) Access to Partnership Resource Portal Teacher Training & Mentorship Access to Tuition Discounts Ability to Use Your Teachers in the Course Logo Branding (Custom Department)
LIMITED
ASSOCIATE
CUSTOM
$
LIMITED
ASSOCIATE
CUSTOM
Access to Student Progress Reports Access to St dent Progress Reports Access to Student Communication Log Access to Online Official Transcript
COURSE MANAGEMENT FEATURES
LIMITED
ASSOCIATE
CUSTOM
FRONT OFFICE FEATURES
Access to Curriculum Warehouse Curriculum Development Network Ability to Supplement Sevenstar Curriculum Ability to Develop and Post Own Curriculum
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Distinctives of Sevenstar
Contact Your Sevenstar Representative for Further Details
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