When & Where to Submit Papers:

Each week, your child will have an at-home writing assignment. The final draft should be completed and submitted to the IEW Classroom by the day before their next class meeting. For example, your child's class meets on Wednesdays, so the assignment is due on Tuesday.

Grading Timeline:

I always aim to return papers within 72 hours (3 days) of submission. The only exception to this is for the Level C classes. Because there are several weeks with significantly longer assignments, grading for those weeks may take longer, however, your child will be notified in advance of the timeline.

Grading Scores:

IEW uses checklists found in your child's workbook. Each week, it is their responsibility to ensure that they've met the IEW requirements for the week. Feedback is how we learn and is meant to encourage writing habits. Every assignment has pre-determined points which can be found at the end of each lesson. *NEW: One (1) point will be removed for each day of late work.*

At-home Support:

In my opinion, there is no such thing as too much support! Although I do want your child to works towards independent writing, it's important that s/he first gain writing confidence. Having someone support their efforts at home makes all the difference. 

At-home Editing:

One of the steps each week is for your child to submit a rough draft to you. Please know that you do not have to be an expert or editor. Be on the lookout for any glaring mistakes such as missing punctuation, mispelled words, or missing requirements from the weekly checklist. 

Encouragement and Accountability:

Please make sure that your child is keeping up with their homework each week. Offer encouragement and let them know how important progress is...none of us are perfect!

In-Class Behavior:

Respect is an important part of a safe, engaging learning environment. Please show up on time, prepared for the day's lesson for each meeting. Please treat others with kindness and remember that we are ALL learning together!

In Class Participation:

To have the best experience possible, it's important that students contribute to the class discussions. Students can help encourage one another and learn to work together when everyone is involved.

At Home:

Every step in IEW is important, which is why there are daily activities to help you with your assignments each week. Be sure to work through the KWOs, rough draft, and final draft each week. Submit when complete! 

Fees:

Meeting costs are the same regardless of the class. Each live meeting is $13-$17 per class depending on the level. This includes class time, grading, feedback, software (Zoom, IEW Class Management, etc.), and all the work taking place behind the scenes.

Payment Structure:

Each class is yearlong (roughly 30-32 live meetings from August to May). Payments will be invoiced monthly. If you're using a Charter School or ESA for funding, please email me at melissa@thewriteschoolonline.com so we can discuss alternative payment options.

Discounts:

Two types of discounts are available:

1. Current students receive a 15% discount for the first semester tuition when they return for a new school year.

2. Refer a friend and receive $50 off for the year.

3. Siblings: Full amount for the first child (highest level), 15% discount for siblings.

Pay on Time:

• Payments are sent out on the first of each month. Failure to pay in 30 days incurs a $25 payment fee. Failure to pay twice may cause your student to be unenrolled in the course.

Refunds:

• As part of our contract together, once you register your student for the year, s/he is committing to a year of live, online classes. 

• Refunds are made up to one (1) week before the first class of the first semester. Due to the spiral nature of the course, I cannot take on new students during the year and students learn best when fully committed to seeing the program all the way through.

Unique Circumstances:

• I am fully aware that there are circumstances completely out of our control. Natural disasters, loss of income, unexpected medical emergencies, etc. are only a few of these things. If you find yourself in this situation at any time during the school year, please reach out to me via email so we can discuss how best to move forward.

ESAs:

• Arizona (Classwallet)

• Indiana - Parents have to submit a request here.

Charter Schools:

• Blue Ridge Academy - Parents have to submit a request to the school via email.

In Progress:

• Step Up Florida

• North Carolina/NCSEAA (Coming in Aug 2025)

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Utah Fits (May 2025 - Waiting for approval.)

• Indiana

• New Hampshire

Privacy (Zoom):

• Videos are recorded and made available for 48 hours after the class ends. For privacy purposes, we do not keep videos on file after that time. We also ask that you do not share the videos with anyone outside of the students enrolled. 

Privacy (Communication):

• Please do not share emails. feedback, or any other type of communication with others. 

Safety:

• All students are required to share their faces at the beginning of each meeting to confirm that only students are in attendance.