Q. Does Landry Academy have a statement of faith?
A. Yes..
- There is one God who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- - Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.
- - The Holy Spirit is a divine person sent to convict men of sin, and to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer.
- - The Bible (Old and New Testaments), without error as originally given, were inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and life.
- - Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God. He fell through disobedience. All men are born with a sinful nature, and separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- - Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ and those who repent and believe in Him are born of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God.
Q. Do you offer early registration discounts for online classes?
A. Yes, we do offer substantial early registration discounts beginning approximately one year prior to the start of the class. The discount decreases (roughly every two weeks) as we get closer to the beginning the online class. You can find current rates and discounts by clicking here.
Q. Do you offer sibling discounts or discounts for families registering for multiple online class?
A. Yes. For online classes we offer two free generic semesters (in addition to any early registration discounts) for families registering for 20 or more semesters in a given school year. After you register, we will add two free generic semesters to your account that you can use anytime for any of our online classes.
Q. Do you offer a discount on online classes for missionaries?
A. Yes. If you're a missionary serving outside the U.S. please email Greg Landry for details.
Q. If we need to cancel our registration for an online class, lab intensive, trip, etc., do you offer a refund or a school credit?
When a family registers for an online class, intensive, trip, camp, etc., we consider that to be a commitment. We reserve a spot for that student, add them to the teacher's roster, commit the income to that teacher, and we pay fees to process your transaction and to process your registration. This assures that the student has a spot and may prevent other students from registering.
We do realize that extreme circumstances may arise which would prohibit you from taking a class, intensive, trip, etc., for which you are registered. In that situation, this is our cancellation policy:
- For Summer classes: From the time you register, through April 1, we offer a 75% refund. No refunds after April 1 for Summer classes. Or, anytime prior to the first day of class, we're glad to a offer a 100% school credit for a class that you're not able to take. The school credit can be used for anything we offer, anytime - it does not expire.
- For classes beginning in the Fall (one and two semester classes): From the time you register, through July 1, we offer a 75% refund. No refunds after July 1 for classes beginning in the fall. Or, anytime prior to the first day of class, we're glad to a offer a 100% school credit for a class that you're not able to take. The school credit can be used for anything we offer, anytime - it does not expire.
- For Spring one semester classes: From the time you register, through December 1, we offer a 75% refund. No refunds after December 1 for classes beginning in the spring. Or, anytime prior to the first day of class, we're glad to a offer a 100% school credit for a class that you're not able to take. The school credit can be used for anything we offer, anytime - it does not expire.
- For generic registrations, we don't offer a refund, but will issue a 100% school credit anytime - it does not expire.
- For all trips, we offer an 75% refund on the trip fee until 90 days prior to the trip. No refunds after that. We're glad to issue a 100% school credit anytime prior to the beginning of the trip. We are not able to issue refunds or school credits at any time on airline tickets.
- For summer camps: From the time you register, through April 1, we offer a 75% refund. No refunds after that. We're glad to issue a 100% school credit anytime prior to the beginning of a camp.
- For intensives:
- 75% Refund available until 90 days prior to event
- 100% school credit available anytime prior to event
Q. Can I change my registration from one online class to another?
A. Yes, with a $25 change fee. You can change your registration to another online class (as long as there is available space) anytime before May 1 for Summer classes, August 1 for Fall semester classes , and January 1 for Spring semester classes. However, using our "generic registration" (see above) would eliminate the need for this.
Q. Which forms of payment do you accept? Can we pay in installments?
A. There are two options for payment:
1) online with a credit or debit card (installments not available)?ÿ?ÿ
2) mail a check - installment payments are available with this payment option. Please click here for details on installment payments by check.
Q. I want to register now to take advantage of early registration discounts but I'm not yet sure of the specific classes I want my children to take - is there a way to do that?
A. Yes, use our "generic registration" and just register for the number of semesters you may be interested in taking. For example, if you think you may want two full year (two semester) classes and one half year (one semester) class, you would register for five "generic semesters".
After you decide which classes you want to register for, you can convert those five "generic semesters" to any classes you'd like, totaling five semesters. You would just need to let us know which classes you want no later than one month prior to the beginning of classes (click here to contact Karri Iverson when you're ready to convert your generics to specific classes). Please note that registering for generics enables you to register at the current early registration discount but does not guarantee placement in a specific class if it's full. Click here to register for generic semesters.
Q. Can I attend your online classes from a mobile device?
A. That's capability is coming soon, but currently, classes can only be attended from a computer.
Q. Do you offer online classes during the summer?
Yes. Our one and two semester summer school online classes are concentrated classes that enable students to complete a class in 1/5th the time it would normally take. During a regular spring or fall semester, classes meet for 90 minutes once per week for 15 weeks (30 weeks for a two semester class). During summer school, a one semester class meets every weekday for 90 minutes for three weeks (15 classes). A two semester class meets every weekday for 90 minutes for six weeks (30 classes).
Students are limited to two simultaneous courses during the summer.
Summer 2013 schedule..
- One semester first summer session classes: May 13 - May 31, 2013
- One semester second summer session classes: June 10 - June 28, 2013
Q. Can students graduate from Landry Academy and get transcripts and a diploma?
A. No, Landry Academy is not a "school". We simply offer college-prep online classes that homeschooled and private schooled students can take to supplement their education. Some students take one or two classes with us each year and some take all or almost all of their classes with us. A final grade is issued for each class a student takes.
Q. How many students are typically in one of your online classes?
A. We typically have 10 to 25 students in an online class.
Q. How often do your online classes meet and for how long?
A. Our online classes meet once per week for 90 minutes.
Q.How do you handle situations where a student has cheated in a class?
A. We take academic integrity very seriously. When necessary, we (administration) meet with the student, family, and teacher and make a decision on a case-by-case basis. the student may be suspended or expelled from Landry Academy at the discretion of administration.
Q. How do you handle situations where parents or students are rude or abusive toward other students, teachers, or administrators?
A. We protect our students, teachers, and administrators. Rude or abusive families are expelled from Landry Academy on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of administration.
Q. When do semesters for your online classes usually start and end?
A. We follow a standard university model 15 week semester. Classes meet 15 times (15 weeks) per semester with two breaks per semester. Falls semesters run from mid August through early December and spring semesters run from mid January through early May.
Q. What are the semester schedules for upcoming semesters?
Spring 2013 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of January 7, 2013
- Spring break is week of February 25, 2013
- Easter break is week of March 25, 2013
- Last week of classes is week of April 29, 2013
- Relaxed pace Math classes continue from week of May 13 through week of July 15.
Summer 2013 schedule..
- One semester first summer session classes: May 13 - May 31, 2013
- One semester second summer session classes: June 10 - June 28, 2013
- Relaxed pace Math classes continue from week of May 13 through week of July 15.
Fall 2013 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of August 12, 2013
- Fall break is week of October 7, 2013
- Thanksgiving break is week of November 25, 2013
- Last week of classes is week of December 2, 2013
Spring 2014 semester schedule..
- Classes begin week of January 6, 2014
- Spring break is week of March 3, 2014
- Easter break is week of April 14, 2014
- Last week of classes is week of April 28, 2014
Q. Do you close registration for online classes on a specific date?
A. Registration closes when classes fill or approximately three weeks before classes begin, whichever comes first. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q. Should students purchase their own textbook and other class materials?
A. Students are responsible for obtaining textbooks and other materials that may be required for the class. Textbooks may be purchased used at a variety of sites online. Other materials required for classes are typically minimal, if any are required at all. Exceptions to that may be science classes which may require lab materials, computer classes which may require software, art classes that may require supplies, etc.
Q. Should we also purchase the teacher guide or any teacher materials?
A. No, there is no need for parents or students to have teacher materials. The class teacher will handle all the teaching, assignments, testing, grading, etc.
Q. When does registration open for a school year?
A. Registration for a school year (fall and spring semesters) typically opens one year prior to the beginning of classes. This enables us to offer very substantial early registration discounts.
Q. Do some classes have prerequisites and do the prerequisite class have to be taken at Landry Academy?
?ÿPrerequisites are a general guideline to help parents register their children for the most appropriate class. If a class has a prerequisite that is one of our other classes, it does not mean that the student has to have taken that class with Landry Academy or that they have to have covered everything in the description of the prerequisite class. It simply means that they should have generally covered most of the topics in the prerequisite class description. We leave the decision of class placement to the parents. Please contact us if you have questions regarding class placement.
Q. Are your online teachers Christians?
A. Yes, we interview prospective teachers and require that they affirm and sign our statement of faith.
Q. Are classes taught from a Biblical, creationist worldview?
A. Yes, they are.
Q. How are assignments submitted to teachers and how are tests taken?
A. Assignments are easily submitted through our online system. Tests are also taken online.
Q. Do you have a sample class that I can see?
A. Yes, click here to access recordings of actual classes and of our free 30 minute online seminars which are also held in our "classroom".
Q. Do teachers handle all aspects of the class, such as assignments, grading tests, and issuing a final grade for the class?
A. Yes, teachers handle all aspects of the class, including assignments, grading tests, and issuing a final grade for the class.
Q. Do your classes use physical textbooks or online textbooks?
A. Most of our classes use physical textbooks.
Q. Are students required to attend the live classes?
A. Students are strongly encouraged to attend live classes when possible, but are typically not required to attend live classes. If they miss a live class, recordings of each class are available on the student's class web page, and they are still responsible for assignments given in those classes. They can access class recordings 24/7 at their convenience. The exception to this may be foreign language classes where pronunciation is an important part of the class, and some classes such as literature and history where class discussion is an important part of the class.
Q. What's the significance of class numbers and the "target grade range"?
A. Classes numbered in the "100's" are generally targeted toward 4th - 6th graders, "200's" toward 7th - 9th graders, and "300's" toward 9th - 12th graders. Beyond that each class has a specific "target grade range". However, these are only guidelines. Parents should feel free to use their judgment as to class levels for their children. Also, the class number sequence (example: 201, 202, 203..) usually does NOT indicate a required sequence or that "203" is a higher level class than "201" . Where there are prerequisites, it's indicated in the class information.
Q. Are young students (4th-6th grade) able to handle online classes?
A. Yes, most young students thrive in online classes. Our 4th-6th grade classes are presented at a basic level and are great for training students to listen in class, take notes, meet deadlines, study, etc. Online classes are the future at all levels, including universities. And, a class at this level is wonderful training for students as they prepare for the middle and high school level years.
Q. Are the "advanced" classes "AP" classes?
A. No. For us to call a class "AP" it must meet and be limited to certain criteria set by the company who administers AP. We don't choose to be limited by this and we believe that our "advanced" classes are at least as rigorous as "AP" classes, and in most cases exceed expectations of "AP" courses. We offer "Advanced" courses in subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. If your student is interested in taking a particular AP exam, please discuss this with your Landry Academy teacher. It's ultimately up to parents or schools to designate courses on student's transcripts as they see appropriate.
Q. Do you offer "honors" courses?
A. We don't classify courses as "honors" because there is no standard for "honors" classification. We believe that the rigor of many of our courses would merit "honors" classification in many schools. It's ultimately up to homeschooling parents to designate courses on student's transcripts as they see appropriate.
Q. What is expected of students in online classes?
A. We expect that students treat their teacher and fellow students with respect and that they follow guidelines for appropriate behavior in class. Students are expected to attend class - either live or recorded (they are not required to attend the live classes) on a weekly basis. They are also expected to keep up with assignments, etc. as directed by their teacher.
Q. What is Landry Academy's commitment to the online class student?
A. We commit to providing weekly Biblical worldview classes taught by teachers with expertise in their fields. Teachers provide, testing, feedback, and assistance to students when needed outside of class via email, telephone, or in our online classrooms. An official final grade is issued for each class a student takes.
Q. What are the technical requirements for online classes?
A. There are no special requirements for attending our online classes. We use the Blackboard online classroom system which we believe is the best system available for online classes. It works well regardless of the type of computer you have or the speed of your connection. There is no special software that we need to send you and no special configurations to deal with. It's a simple process of going to a web site to access live and recorded classes.
Q. When class times are stated on the site, which time zone is it referring to?
A. All times on the site are U.S. eastern time zone.
Q. How would you describe the rigor and workload of Landry Academy classes?
A. Landry Academy classes would be described as "college prep" in their level of rigor, designed to adequately prepare students for college and life. Approximate workload per week in addition to the 90 minute class is (may vary significantly depending on the class):
(4th-6th grade) - 2 to 3 hours per week
(7th-9th grade) - 3 to 5 hours per week
(9th-12th grade) - 4 to 8 hours per week
Q. Do you offer early registration discounts for summer camps?
A. Yes, we do offer substantial early registration discounts. The discount decreases as we get closer to the beginning of the summer camp.
Q. Do you offer sibling discounts or discounts for students registering for more than one summer camp?
A. Yes. For summer camps we offer a special "3 camp rate" (in addition to any early registration discounts). You can register for any three camps for just a little more than two camps. See the current rate on the registration page by clicking here.
Q. If a student is attending more than one camp, can they stay on campus between camps?
A. Yes. Camps end mid morning on Saturday and new camps start late afternoon on Sunday. Students attending the next camp may stay on campus with us at no additional charge. They will be supervised and will have meals in the campus cafeteria.
Q. Do you offer a discount on summer camps for missionaries?
A. Yes. If you're a missionary please email Greg Landry for details.
Q. Which forms of payment do you accept? Can we pay in installments?
A. There are two options for payment:
1) online with a credit or debit card (installments not available)?ÿ?ÿ
2) mail a check - installment payments are available with this payment option. Please click here for details on installment payments by check.
Q. If we need to cancel our registration for a summer camp, do you offer a refund?
A. - Yes, from the time you register, through April 1, we offer a 75% refund. No refunds after that. We're glad to issue a 100% school credit anytime prior to the beginning of a camp.
Q. Can I change my registration from one summer camp to another?
A. Yes, with a $25 change fee. For summer camps you can change your registration to another camp (as long as there is available space) anytime before May 1.
Q. Where are the summer camps located?
A. The camps are held on the beautiful campus of Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina (northwestern NC)..?ÿ 2.5 hours northwest of Charlotte, NC and 2.5 hours east of Knoxville, TN.
Q. Which airport should students fly into and is there transportation from the airport to camp?
A. Students should fly into the Charlotte, NC airport. We offer a free (we pay for the roundtrip shuttle ride) airport shuttle bus for students flying into Charlotte, NC. The shuttle leaves the airport at 4:30 pm on Sunday going to camp and returns to the airport by 1:30 pm on Saturday leaving camp. This free shuttle service is only provided to students who are flying into the Charlotte airport.
Q. How many students are typically in one of your summer camps?
A. There are typically 10 to 30 students per camp.
Q. Do you close registration for summer camps on a specific date?
A. No, we close registration when camps fill - and many fill quickly. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Q. Are your camp leaders, and camp counselors Christians?
A. Yes, we interview prospective camp leaders and camp counselors and require that they affirm and sign our statement of faith.
Q. Are camps taught from a Biblical, creationist, young Earth worldview?
A. Yes, they are.
Q. Where do campers eat and sleep and how are they supervised?
A. Campers eat most meals in the campus cafeteria (a few at restaurants surrounding campus). All campers eat together along with their counselor and camp leader. Students sleep in a dorm room and have a roommate. Their counselors and adult camp leader are also in the dormitory. Girls and guys are on separate floors and are not allowed on floors other than their own. Violators may be sent home. Camp director, Greg Landry, is also on campus.
