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What is Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle?
• Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle are distinct Tutor-led drop-off programs for homeschooling families, which supplements individual families' homeschools. We do not replace primary education, which is to be provided by YOU, the parent. • Tutorials is for our 8th-12th (ages 13-18) grade students, and LU Middle is for our 6th-8th (ages 11-13) grade students. • All of our Courses will support you (the parent - primary educator) in the progress towards Middle School completion (LU Middle) and High School graduation (Tutorials) of your student(s). • Many of the (Core) Tutorials Courses we offer College Preparatory options, high excellent academic standards and striving to provide a partnership with homeschooling families in their academic endeavors for their students.
Who Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle is For?
• Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle are for families who have homeschooled for at least one (1) full school year. • Parents are the primary educators for their own individual homeschools. These supplemental homeschool programs are designed as a partnership between parents & tutors - not a replacement for primary education. • NOTE: Level Up is NOT a good fit for families who simply want to turn over responsibility of overseeing their student’s progress to someone else, nor for families that simply want to check the courses off their list.
What are Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle's Goals?
• For young people to succeed to the next level - be it to move up to High School grades (LU Middle), or going on to the next stage of life, whether it’s college, career, military, missionary, or marriage (Tutorials). • For the students to enjoy the fellowship of other homeschooled students in a safe & structured environment. • We take these courses seriously (although we can also have fun learning!) & expect the students to do the same. • Keep the classes small (4-18) to achieve personal attention. • For each pre-teen & teen to profit academically & socially from this learning opportunity.
How Does Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle Work?
Parental Responsibilities • Courses & Tutors DO NOT replace YOU - the parent - as the primary educator. You operate your individual homeschool for your student(s). • Parents are expected to follow-up to keep up with their student so they are ensuring they are accomplishing the required assignments for courses. • It is required that all Level Up Students work hard & be monitored closely by their parents. Student Responsibilities • Each student is expected to complete all assigned work from tutors outside of class time & be prepared to participate in class.
How much does Level Up Tutorials & LU Middle Cost?
• Returning & New Families: see our block schedules for cost breakdown. (see link below) • Study halls are available at no charge.
Does Level Up Tutorials offer Honors-Level Courses?
Due to the needs and interests of the homeschool community, at the Tutorials level, honors-level courses are available for students who can meet the rigorous requirements. All students need a good education from a Biblical worldview, whether college or career bound.
What is the Registration Process?
Registration opens on Open House in the Spring every year and the form closes every fourth - where registrations are processed on the 4th week. • Fill out ONE (1) form per student. (our Registration form can be found on our LU Tutorials & LU Middle Registration page - see link below) • First, you will submit this form (which combines application & course selection) In submitting this form, you are agreeing to pay whatever the current registration fee is at the time of submission (see Block Schedule) within 48 hours via Zelle or an invoice (which incurs a 3% additional swipe fee) that will be sent to you. ONLY these two forms of payment are accepted for the Registration fee. • Second, once we have cleared that your registration submission & payment is good, we will send you an invoice for your student's selected courses. This will come through QuickBooks/Intuit via billing@leveluphomeschooling.com. • Third, tuition payments can can be arranged for full payment or in a payment schedule that secures full payment no later than Sept 15th. Please see our Financial Details question about our Early Withdrawal/Refund Policy.
What are the Financial Details?
Parents: YOU are responsible to fully pay for all registered courses upon registration (an invoice from QuickBooks/Intuit will be sent to you via billing@leveluphomeschooling.com), as tutors have prepared & counted on attendance of their students for the year. ** FORMS OF PAYMENT (FOP) ** • We don't accept paper personal checks for payment within Level Up Educational Academy. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may pose for some families. • Forms of payment accepted: Credit & Debit Cards, Zelle, Money Order, eCheck (via QuickBooks), Cash ONLY (no paper personal checks) ** EARLY WITHDRAWAL/REFUNDS POLICY ** We want to ensure you understand our refund timeline so you can make informed decisions about your child's enrollment. • Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE at any time. • Materials & Supply Fee: Refunds are NOT guaranteed since these are paid directly to Tutors. • Full Tuition Refunds: Available through August 1st, regardless of payment status (even if you haven't yet paid on your invoice). • Partial Tuition Refunds: Between August 1st (5PM) and our first day of classes (the Monday after Labor Day), we can offer a 50% refund. • No Tuition Refunds: Once classes begin (final deadline), we cannot provide refunds. ---------------------------------------- NOTE ABOUT TUITION REFUNDS: FINAL Deadlines are based on your student's class start day(s): • If classes begin on Monday OR include a two-day a week schedule: Monday is the final deadline. • If classes begin on Wednesday: Wednesday is the final deadline. ---------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTES: • In completing & submitting the Registration form, you are making a commitment for your students to attend the classes you select for them—this is not holding a spot. • Carefully consider registration as the commitment it is when enrolling your students. • We recognize that unexpected circumstances can arise. If you find yourself facing unusual hardships, please reach out to us directly—we're happy to discuss your situation and explore possible solutions together. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing our program for your child's education. Need smaller payments? Email billing@leveluphomeschooling.com to explore your options. Final payments must be completed no later than September 15th.
We believe homeschooled students and families are "Better Together," offering outstanding academics and genuine community connection. Our programs serve all primary school ages: Elementary Co-Op-based opportunities in Union County (parent-led) and Indian Land, Tutorials for High School (grades 8-12), and LU Middle for Middle School (grades 6-8) both drop-off, à la carte programs in Union County. All programs unite families in collaborative support, with middle and high school programs emphasizing teamwork skills that reflect biblical community principles. Through shared learning experiences, students and families build meaningful relationships, encourage growth, and discover the joy of Christ-centered learning together. Our mixed-age classes create an enriching dynamic similar to large homeschooling families. Older students develop leadership and mentoring skills while younger students learn from mature peers. This environment builds strong communication and collaboration abilities across age groups. Since parents select classes based on individual student needs and interests, we cannot control specific age distributions in each class. This parent-directed approach ensures families make optimal educational choices while contributing to natural diversity that benefits our learning environment. Families choose homeschooling for various reasons, including accommodating unique learning styles. Some students may work at different grade levels than age-group peers. We encourage all families to help their children embrace these differences and collaborate with peers who learn differently. When we include and support one another despite differences, our entire community grows stronger.
Does Level Up accept ESA+ or Opportunity Scholarship funds?
While we would love to work with families who have ESA+ or Opportunity Scholarship funds for their homeschooled students, we have discovered [after our investigation about the requirements of these funds] that our structure in all areas of Level Up (Co-Op, LU Middle and Tutorials) are not organizationally structured to accept NC or SC ESA+ or Opportunity Scholarship funds. To do so would require us to restructure our whole organization in order to satisfy both states’ standards. We realize this may pose an inconvenience for some families, and we hope that you accept our sincerest apologies.