How It Works
Inspired is a full-time 5-day program
We operate Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 3:45pm
Mondays and Fridays are conducted online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are conducted in-person at a church in Allen, TX
If you are interested in a 100% online program, check out our new Inspired Virtual program.
Inspired is Different
Our Daily Routine
9:00
Start the Day
On remote days, we gather on Zoom for a connection activity.
On in-person days, we socialize as we arrive.
Each person completes a daily entry in their Working Journal.
9:15
CoGo - Start the Day Meeting
CoGo (which means "huddle") unites us as a group and provides a opportunity to connect as we share intentions for the day.
9:30
Classes, Independent Study, Projects
Students attend group classes, engage in independent study or work on projects.
11:00
Snack Break
A chance to grab a healthy snack, take a brain break, and socialize with friends.
11:30
Classes, Independent Study, Projects
Students attend group classes, engage in independent study or work on projects.
12:30
Lunch Break
A chance to grab a healthy lunch, get some exercise, and socialize with friends.
1:30
Classes, Independent Study, Projects
Students attend group classes, engage in independent study or work on projects.
3:30
CoGo - End of the Day Meeting
After completing our end of the day entries in our Working Journals, we gather to reflect on the outcome of our intentions for the day and shout-out others.
3:45
End of Day
Leave for the day.
Badges
Students have the opportunity to earn digital open badges to highlight unique accomplishments on portfolios for college admissions and future employment.
Passion Projects
Students complete at least one Passion Project before they graduate. Passion projects are in-depth, long-term projects with consultation with an industry expert, ideally including some type of internship or apprenticeship. Here are some examples:
Architecture
One student interested in architecture completed a Passion Project learning to design 3D Models of houses with Chief Architect software.
Project consultant: owner of a local home building company
Project Management
One student learned about Agile processes, the Trello App, and project management.
Project consultant: software engineer and Agile proponent.
Photography
One student created a impressive and diverse photography portfolio and interned with a local professional photographer.
College Prep
Students carefully consider careers options aligned with their passions and if college is part of their chosen path, they progress each year to full preparation.
Explore Possibilities
9th
Explore interests through self-directed learning projects and courses.
Explore career possibilities.
Earn badges for college admissions portfolio.
Demonstrate Passion
10th
Complete an impressive Passion Project.
Intern or apprentice with a business aligned with career interests.
Research education needed for possible careers.
Generate a list of possible colleges.
Build Qualifications
11th
Take dual credit classes.
Prep for and take the SAT/ACT.
Refine research on colleges and majors.
Apply & Decide
12th
Take SAT/ACT a 2nd time.
Apply to colleges.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships.
Decide on a college!
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