Calvert Homeschool

Multi_subjectGrade K

About This Curriculum

Calvert knows education is important, so their programs are fun and engaging. Calvert’s kid-friendly, print courses for grades K-2 enhance learning for young children with eye-catching lessons in the core subjects of history and geography, language arts, math, and science, while an online curriculum for grades 3-12 offers access to core courses across grade levels, as well as interactive lessons, automatic grading, and monthly payment options. Please enter at least 2 characters for name. Please enter at least 10 characters for details. Please enter a valid phone number. Please enter a valid email address.

What makes it unique: All-in-one boxed curriculum for younger grades with integrated lessons and built-in assessments; mastery-based learning approach; 100+ years of proven curriculum; flexible self-paced learning with transparent daily schedules; low-prep materials with complete teacher guides included

Calvert Homeschool: Traditional Foundation with Online Flexibility

Calvert Homeschool offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum blending traditional textbooks with online learning, featuring print-based materials for grades K-2 and digital curriculum for grades 3-12. The program emphasizes core subjects with step-by-step lesson plans and flexible pacing for homeschooling families.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking structured, comprehensive curriculum with flexibility for self-paced learning, particularly those wanting minimal preparation time and clear lesson organization

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides structured lesson plans with clear objectives and step-by-step guidance for parents. Each lesson begins with clear learning objectives.

Reviews highlight 'step-by-step lesson plans for parents,' 'detailed lesson manual with checkboxes for daily activities,' and 'clear objectives at the beginning of each reading'

Individual Subject RigorStrength

Reviews praise the depth and comprehensiveness of individual subjects, particularly noting strong science coverage. The curriculum appears to maintain subject-specific rigor.

One reviewer noted being 'impressed with how the platform goes deeper into topics than other curricula they'd tried' and found 'detailed lessons' with 'instructional videos, games, and experiments'

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum demonstrates intentional integration by connecting computer skills practice with assignments in other subject areas. Computer applications lessons are reinforced through cross-curricular assignments.

Reviews note that 'skills acquired in the lessons are then practiced through assignments in other subject areas' and the program builds on a foundation of reading, writing, and arithmetic layered with history, science, music, geography, and the arts

Teacher TrainingNeutral

Calvert provides teacher support through accessible staff, office hours, and educational resources, though extensive training materials are not detailed.

Reviews mention 'teacher accessibility, office hours' and that 'Calvert has playlists created by both Education Counselors and teaching staff' on their YouTube channel

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The program incorporates regular assessment through quizzes and includes review sections, though extensive cumulative review practices are not clearly described.

Students are assessed through 'brief quizzes, projects, tests, and essays' and the curriculum 'presents a review section before transitioning from reading to questions'

Knowledge CoherenceNeutral

Calvert builds from a solid foundational approach but specific details about knowledge sequencing across subjects are limited. The curriculum appears to follow traditional scope and sequence.

The program 'starts with a solid foundation of reading, writing, and arithmetic' which is 'then layered with history, science, music, geography, and the arts,' though reviews don't detail knowledge connections

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Key Facts

GradesGrade K

SubjectMulti_subject

PedagogyStudent Led

Faith-BasedNo

FormatDigital + Physical

PricingPrint curriculum (K-5): varies by grade and subject; Online curriculum (3-12): $399.95/year for individual subscription or $699.95/year for family plan (up to 3 students); Calvert Academy accredited school: $259-$400/month depending on grade level and courses; Individual courses: $299-$647 per course

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