How to register:
f you decide that the Grammar Matters courses are a good fit for your student, please follow the following process to begin:
1) Complete and submit the registration form at the bottom of this page. You should receive an email from denimberet@gmail.com within two full business days. If you don't, please check your spam folder and then email or call me directly in case of a technical error. I never ignore registrations or emails.
2) Once we have discussed your student's needs and goals, I will send you an invoice. If you have opted for an independent study or private class, we will set up a time for an orientation video chat. If you have chosen a scheduled class, I will remind you of the orientation day and time. For both options we will also discuss whether you would like to rent or purchase your student's textbook. I will also send your student a welcome packet and course schedule.
3) Following the orientation, the course will begin.
IMPORTANT: The Grammar Matters courses--both private and group classes--use the following technology:
1) Complete and submit the registration form at the bottom of this page. You should receive an email from denimberet@gmail.com within two full business days. If you don't, please check your spam folder and then email or call me directly in case of a technical error. I never ignore registrations or emails.
2) Once we have discussed your student's needs and goals, I will send you an invoice. If you have opted for an independent study or private class, we will set up a time for an orientation video chat. If you have chosen a scheduled class, I will remind you of the orientation day and time. For both options we will also discuss whether you would like to rent or purchase your student's textbook. I will also send your student a welcome packet and course schedule.
3) Following the orientation, the course will begin.
IMPORTANT: The Grammar Matters courses--both private and group classes--use the following technology:
- Google account with access to the following apps -- Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Hangout, and Meet
- (NOTE: Because of my technical limitations and the synchronous nature of Google apps, all students must obtain a Google account and Gmail email address to work through the courses.
- scanner or digital camera
- webcam
- microphone
- printer
Tuition and Fees:
Grammar Matters Live Intensives
Option 1: Level 1 or 2, complete course -- $250 -- 18 weeks/ 2 days per week / 45 minutes per class + 12 weeks self-graded mastery exercises
Option 2: Custom courses -- $10/ 45-minute class/ student -- With each additional student in the class, whether siblings or not, tuition will be decreased by $1 for all students. Minimum course tuition will be $5/class/student, and the maximum number of students in a class will be 8. The number of classes for a course will be determined by student needs and availability. Once a course schedule is determined, the dates and times will be posted on this page to allow others to register, unless the initiating parent requests a private class.
Registration fee (non-refundable): $30
Book rental: $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note: The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned, less media mail shipping costs. Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.
Grammar Matters Correspondence Course
Tuition: $150
Registration fee (non-refundable): $30
Book rental: $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note: The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned. Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.
Dates: 36 weeks total -- beginning and end dates TBD with parent upon registration. Students may accelerate the course if they wish.
Option 1: Level 1 or 2, complete course -- $250 -- 18 weeks/ 2 days per week / 45 minutes per class + 12 weeks self-graded mastery exercises
Option 2: Custom courses -- $10/ 45-minute class/ student -- With each additional student in the class, whether siblings or not, tuition will be decreased by $1 for all students. Minimum course tuition will be $5/class/student, and the maximum number of students in a class will be 8. The number of classes for a course will be determined by student needs and availability. Once a course schedule is determined, the dates and times will be posted on this page to allow others to register, unless the initiating parent requests a private class.
Registration fee (non-refundable): $30
Book rental: $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note: The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned, less media mail shipping costs. Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.
Grammar Matters Correspondence Course
Tuition: $150
Registration fee (non-refundable): $30
Book rental: $15 ($5 shipping/handling + $10 deposit) -- Note: The deposit will be refunded once the book is returned. Parents who choose to purchase their books will need to contact me for the ISBN# and vendor options.
Dates: 36 weeks total -- beginning and end dates TBD with parent upon registration. Students may accelerate the course if they wish.
Policies
Billing Policy:
Invoices are due within eight days of the invoice date. A two-installment option is available upon request. I accept personal checks, cashier's checks, cash (if local), and Paypal. Your invoice will provide payment instructions and due dates.
Drop Policy:
If you need to withdraw your student from the course, the following procedures will apply:
* The request needs to be made in writing.
* The registration fee is non-refundable.
* Refunds will be pro-rated if the student has already begun the course.
* Refunds will be given within 7 days of the request, usually in the same way that the initial payment was made.
Invoices are due within eight days of the invoice date. A two-installment option is available upon request. I accept personal checks, cashier's checks, cash (if local), and Paypal. Your invoice will provide payment instructions and due dates.
Drop Policy:
If you need to withdraw your student from the course, the following procedures will apply:
* The request needs to be made in writing.
* The registration fee is non-refundable.
* Refunds will be pro-rated if the student has already begun the course.
* Refunds will be given within 7 days of the request, usually in the same way that the initial payment was made.