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WRITING CLASSES
 2025-2026
ENROLLING NOW!
 

                Excellence in Writing® (IEW®)             
   Thematic Writing Levels A, B, and C 
            

Tuesdays 10 - 11 a.m. PST
Wednesdays 2 - 3 p.m. PST

Ancient History
(IEW-B Writing and Grammar)

Tuesdays 9 - 10 a.m. PST 
Tuesdays 4 - 5 p.m. PST


U.S. History
(IEW-C Writing and Grammar)
 

Thursdays 9 - 10 a.m. PST
Thursdays 4 -5 p.m. PST

What are Parents Saying?

"My Daughter passed her last writing assessment with an essay two grade levels above her current grade—a testament to your exceptional teaching. She always looked forward to your classes, loved the clear expectations, and thrived with the personalized attention and positive feedback!"

— Danielle, Parent (Excellence in Writing (IEW) Student)

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What are Parents Saying?
"We are so thankful for you & couldn't imagine our lives without your exceptional gift for tutoring! It has been fantastic having you help him improve over all & especially in areas where it will benefit him for the rest of his life!"
— Rebecca, Parent (Excellence in Writing (IEW) and Barton Reading and Spelling Student)

✍️ Discoveries in Writing and Grammar

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Help your child discover the joy of writing while building confidence and foundational skills! This interactive small-group class for Grades 3–5 is designed for beginning IEW students and combines the Discoveries in Writing curriculum with grammar instruction from Fix It! Grammar: The Nose Tree. Using IEW’s proven Structure and Style® method, students will learn to write with clarity, structure, and creativity. Through fun source texts, sentence-building games, and guided practice, students will begin their journey as capable, confident writers.

 

📝 What You’ll Learn:

  • IEW writing structure and stylistic techniques

  • Key Word Outlines and basic paragraph organization

  • Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary in context

  • Sentence-building, editing, and revising

  • The full writing process: from idea to final draft

  • Tools to develop writing habits and confidence

 

👩‍🏫 Who Should Join:

  • Students in Grades 3–5

(Beginning IEW students or those with limited writing experience in early elementary grades)

 

🗓️ Class Schedule:

  • Course runs: Week of September 8, 2025 – May 15, 2026

Course Calendar

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Choose your weekly class time:

  • Tuesdays, 10–11 AM PST

  • Wednesdays, 2–3 PM PST

(Live via Zoom – all classes are recorded for review)

 

💰 Tuition & Registration:

  • Registration Deposit: $50 (non-refundable)

  • Full-Year Tuition: $750

  • Payment Plan Option: $375 in August + $375 on January 1, 2026 

 

📚 Curriculum Required (Purchased Separately):

(Available at IEW.com)

 

🌟 Bonus – Refer a Friend and Save!

When you refer a friend who enrolls and pays for the full writing class or one month of tutoring,

you AND your friend will each receive $25 off!

There’s no limit—refer as many families as you’d like.

 

📦 What’s Included:

✓ Live, weekly instruction

✓ Class recordings

✓ Personalized writing feedback

✓ 1–2 hours of weekly homework

✓ Supportive, structured learning environment

✓ Small class size for individualized attention

 

📌 Note:

  • The $50 deposit is non-refundable

  • Tuition is non-refundable once paid

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✅ Ready to Register?

🏛️ Ancient History Writing & Grammar – IEW Small Group Class

Help your child gain confidence in writing while exploring the adventures of the ancient world!
This interactive small-group class for Grades 5–7 combines the award-winning Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum with grammar instruction from Fix It! Grammar: Town Mouse and Country Mouse.

Students will learn to write structured, well-organized paragraphs and essays using IEW’s Structure and Style® method. Through engaging cultural literature and the study of famous places and historical events, students will build strong writing skills while developing a deeper appreciation for ancient civilizations.

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📝 What You’ll Learn:

  • IEW writing structure and stylistic techniques

  • Key Word Outlines, paragraph development, and multi-paragraph essay organization

  • Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary in context

  • Engaging historical content and guided discussion

  • The full writing process: rough drafts, editing, and polished final drafts

  • Introduction to MLA formatting for academic writing​

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👩‍🏫 Who Should Join:

  • Students in Grades 5–7

(First-year IEW students with some writing experience or younger intermediate students with a writing foundation)

 

🗓️ Class Schedule:

  • Course Runs: Week of September 8, 2025 – May 15, 2026

Class Calendar
 

Choose your weekly class time:
• Tuesdays, 9–10 AM PST
• Tuesdays, 4-5 PM PST
(LIVE Online via Zoom – all classes are recorded for review)

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💰 Tuition & Registration:

  • Registration Deposit: $50 (non-refundable)

  • Full-Year Tuition: $750

  • Payment Plan: $375 in August + $375 on January 1, 2026

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📚 Curriculum Required (Purchase Separately):

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🌟 Bonus – Refer a Friend and Save!
When you refer a friend who enrolls and pays for the writing class or a full month of tutoring,

you AND your friend will each receive $25 off.
There’s no limit—refer as many families as you’d like!

​

📦 What’s Included:
✓ Live, weekly instruction
✓ Class recordings
✓ Personalized writing feedback
✓ 1–2 hours of weekly homework
✓ Supportive, structured learning environment
✓ Small class size for personalized attention

​

📌 Note:

  • The $50 deposit is non-refundable.

  • Tuition is non-refundable once paid.

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✅ Ready to Register?

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U.S. History Writing & Grammar – IEW Small Group Class


Empower your middle school student to write with clarity and purpose—while diving into the major events and turning points in U.S. history!

This interactive small-group class for Grades 7–9 combines the advanced Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons with grammar instruction from Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood.

Students will strengthen academic writing skills through engaging historical source texts, structured writing assignments, and consistent grammar practice. This class is ideal for students with prior IEW experience or middle schoolers ready for a more mature writing challenge.

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📝 What You’ll Learn

  • IEW writing structure and advanced stylistic techniques

  • Key Word Outlines, summaries, reports, and multi-paragraph essay composition

  • Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary in context

  • Historical content covering key events, people, and movements in U.S. history

  • Full writing process: rough drafts, editing, MLA formatting, and final drafts

  • Strong focus on sentence variety, transitions, and clarity in academic writing

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👩‍🏫 Who Should Join

  • Students in Grades 7–9

(Middle school students with IEW experience or older beginners ready for academic writing and grammar development)

 

🗓️ Class Schedule

  • Course runs: Week of September 8, 2025 – May 15, 2026

View Full Calendar

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Choose your weekly class time:

  • Thursdays, 9 AM – 10 AM PST

  • Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM PST

(Live via Zoom – all classes are recorded for review)

​

💰 Tuition & Registration

  • Registration Deposit: $50 (non-refundable)

  • Full-Year Tuition: $750

  • Payment Plan Option: $375 in August + $375 on January 1, 2026

​​

📚 Curriculum Required (Purchased Separately):

​​

🌟 Bonus – Refer a Friend and Save!

When you refer a friend who enrolls and pays for the full writing class or one month of tutoring,
you AND your friend will each receive $25 off!
There’s no limit—refer as many families as you’d like.

​

📦 What’s Included:

✓ Live, weekly instruction
✓ Class recordings
✓ Personalized writing feedback
✓ 1–2 hours of weekly homework
✓ Supportive, structured learning environment
✓ Small class size for individualized attention

​

📌 Note:

  • The $50 deposit is non-refundable

  • Tuition is non-refundable once paid

​​

✅ Ready to Register?

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