This course is designed to introduce biology concepts for learners of all levels, while fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment. 
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Weekly breakdown:

Week of September 9 - Scientific Method
Week of September 16 - Characteristics of living organisms
Week of September 23 - Cell membrane structure and function
Week of September 30 - Cellular transport

Week of October 7  - Cell energy processes: photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Week of October 14 - Mendelian genetics
Week of October 21 - DNA structure and function
Week of October 28 - Games to review

Week of November 4 - Protein synthesis: transcription and translation
Week of November 11- Structure and function of the skeletal system
Week of November 18 - Structure and function of the muscular system
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - 
Game to Review

Week of December 2 - Structure and function of the circulatory system
Week of December 9- Structure and function of the respiratory system
Week of December 16 - Homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - Structure and function of the digestive system
Week of January 13 - Structure and function of the excretory system
Week of January 20 - Reproductive system overview
Week of January 27- Ecosystems and biomes

Week of February 3 - Population ecology
Week of February 10- Games to review
Week of February 17 - Scientific Method
Week of February 24- Characteristics of living organisms

Week of March 3- Cell membrane structure and function
Week of March 10- Cellular transport
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - Cell energy processes: photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Week of March 31- Mendelian genetics

Week of April 7 - DNA structure and function
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) Games to review
Week of April 21 - Protein synthesis: transcription and translation
Week of April 28- Structure and function of the skeletal system

Week of May 5 - Game to Review
Week of May 12- Structure and function of the circulatory system
Week of May 19 - Structure and function of the respiratory system
Week of May 26- Homeostasis and feedback mechanisms

Week of June 2 - Structure and function of the digestive system
Week of June 9- Structure and function of the excretory system
Week of June 16 - Reproductive system overview
Week of June 23- Ecosystems and biomes
Week of June 30 - Population ecology


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Loop Schedules:
This class is on a loop schedule. Drop in/out as you please and still get the entire course. Parents are required to keep track of the students loop so as not to repeat lessons. Refunds will not be given for repeated weeks. Some learners do like to stay and review. 
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Please note we value mental health, family and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we will take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in response the following dates, we will be returning all emails the day or two after we return: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31  (Winter Break)

2025
January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.