Program 4: FIRST STEP

PreK-Grade 3 Distance Learning Private School,
Learn-to-Read Program

When applying for the First Step program, it is not necessary to register with your local school district for homeschool compliance. Enrollment in the First Step program will meet your state compulsory attendance law.*

First Step is our PreK-Grade 3 program that offers a learn-to-read course for the non-reader or the student who has reading difficulty.

The First Step program offers you a structured 5-month format to keep your PreK-Grade 3 student on track through a phonics/learn-to-read course. This program is available throughout the September-May school year as well as during the Summer Sessions and you may enroll as late as February of the current school year.

The parent must be fully engaged in the teaching process of this learn-to-read course. When the student successfully completes the First Step program, he or she will be equipped academically to begin elementary core courses. At that point, you can transfer into THE ACADEMY K-12 distance learning private school program or The Freedom P.A.C. K-8 distance learning homeschool program.

Features of the First Step Program

-  Accredited
-  Learn to read in 5 months
-  A one-course program
- Study-at-home advantage
- Private school classification for student
- Easy transfer of records

 Services of the First Step Program
In addition to a helpful ZAA Handbook, many other services are included such as:

- Maintenance of permanent records and an official year-end Report Card
- Free shipping of materials including pre-paid return labels
- Live academic assistance
- Enrollment verification and documentation assistance

* Parents who are overwhelmed by their state’s homeschool laws can take comfort that their child while enrolled in the First Step program of Zion Academy of America (ZAA) will satisfy the state’s compulsory school attendance law.

Costs for First Step

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