If you decide that The Denim Beret writing courses are a good fit for your student, please follow the following three-step process to begin:
1) Read the policies and procedures document just above the registration form at the bottom of this page.
2) Download the entrance assessment, which is below the policies and procedures document, and have your student complete it without assistance. Email it to me as an attachment or share it via Drive. NOTE: If you feel that your student needs to begin at a certain level and should therefore bypass the entrance assessment, you may note this on the registration form.
3) Complete and submit the registration form at the bottom of this page. You should receive an email from cblomquist@denimberet.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.
4) Once we have discussed your needs and goals for your student, I will send you an invoice and set up a time for an orientation video chat. I will also send your student a welcome packet and course schedule.
5) Following the orientation, I will send the first lesson to your student.
The Denim Beret correspondence courses use the following technology:
TUITION AND FEES:
Registration fee: $25 (one-time, non-refundable, payable with tuition)
Before Papers Come Paragraphs: A Beginner's Writing Course
Tuition: $300
A la carte lessons:
Before Epics Come Essays: An Intermediate's Writing Course
Tuition:
Before College Comes Craft: An Advanced Writing Course
Tuition:
A LA CARTE RESTRICTIONS: Students may complete up to 15 lessons/workshops across the levels in total. If more than 15 lessons are needed but not a full course, students must complete the introductory prerequisite unit first.
WHAT YOU GET:
BILLING POLICY:
Payment for a la carte lessons must be made in full before the lesson is sent.
Tuition for full courses should be sent within eight days of the invoice date. A two-installment option is also 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.
* For full courses, refunds will only be given through unit 1 or within 60 days, whichever comes first. I allow 90 days for students under 13.
* For a la carte lessons, refunds will only be given for lessons not yet sent to the student.
* Refunds will be given within 7 days of the request.
COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES -- Please read before registering.
Policies and Procedures: Correspondence Courses and Mentoring
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT--Please submit with your registration form.
Entrance Assessment (all levels) -- Word
Entrance Assessment (all levels) -- Rich Text Format
REGISTRATION FORM--Registration fee will be applied to invoice.
1) Read the policies and procedures document just above the registration form at the bottom of this page.
2) Download the entrance assessment, which is below the policies and procedures document, and have your student complete it without assistance. Email it to me as an attachment or share it via Drive. NOTE: If you feel that your student needs to begin at a certain level and should therefore bypass the entrance assessment, you may note this on the registration form.
3) Complete and submit the registration form at the bottom of this page. You should receive an email from cblomquist@denimberet.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.
4) Once we have discussed your needs and goals for your student, I will send you an invoice and set up a time for an orientation video chat. I will also send your student a welcome packet and course schedule.
5) Following the orientation, I will send the first lesson to your student.
The Denim Beret correspondence courses use the following technology:
- word processing capability (Google students will use Drive. Non-Google students must be able to save documents in Word or Rich Text Format.)
- email address that can be checked daily
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Currently, I use Google apps for my instructional platform; this includes Gmail, Drive, Meet, Hangout, and Classroom. These apps synchronize well for smooth teacher-student interaction and have been ideal for several years, now. However, due to rising privacy concerns, I am looking for another, equally suitable instructional platform. For that reason I no longer require students to have a Google account or a Gmail address. While immediately available alternatives will not be as convenient or appealing while I seek a new system, families who do not want to use Google apps can still enroll.
- scanner or digital camera
- webcam
- video capability, including Google Meet or Google Duo, Zoom, or Skype (The first two will be used for students with a Gmail/Google account.)
- microphone
- printer
- PDF Reader
TUITION AND FEES:
Registration fee: $25 (one-time, non-refundable, payable with tuition)
Before Papers Come Paragraphs: A Beginner's Writing Course
Tuition: $300
A la carte lessons:
- Lessons: $14/lesson (up to 10 maximum)
- Workshops (all units): $25/workshop
Before Epics Come Essays: An Intermediate's Writing Course
Tuition:
- Prerequisite -- level 1 introductory unit: $30 (lessons not sold separately)
- Units 1-4: $375
- NOTE: Level 2 students will need The Seagull Reader: Essays, by Joseph Kelly, by the beginning of Unit 4.
- Lessons: $15 each (up to 10 maximum)
- Workshops (all units): $30 each
Before College Comes Craft: An Advanced Writing Course
Tuition:
- Prerequisite -- level 1 introductory unit: $30 (lessons not sold separately)
- Units 1-3: $300
- NOTE: Level 3 students will need The Seagull Reader: Essays, by Joseph Kelly.
- Lessons (lesson 5 excepted): $15 each (up to 10 maximum)
- Lesson 5: $45 (Because this is six-week research writing project, it counts as three lessons towards the 10-lesson maximum.)
- Workshops: $30 each
A LA CARTE RESTRICTIONS: Students may complete up to 15 lessons/workshops across the levels in total. If more than 15 lessons are needed but not a full course, students must complete the introductory prerequisite unit first.
WHAT YOU GET:
- lessons written in an easy, conversational style
- lesson planner to organize your writing study
- helpful handouts that supplement the lessons
- assignments for students to complete and return
- detailed evaluations of each assignment with a two-day turnaround
- regular video conferencing to check on student progress and discuss any questions
- prompt response to emailed questions
- professional, experienced instruction with a personal touch
BILLING POLICY:
Payment for a la carte lessons must be made in full before the lesson is sent.
Tuition for full courses should be sent within eight days of the invoice date. A two-installment option is also 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.
* For full courses, refunds will only be given through unit 1 or within 60 days, whichever comes first. I allow 90 days for students under 13.
* For a la carte lessons, refunds will only be given for lessons not yet sent to the student.
* Refunds will be given within 7 days of the request.
COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES -- Please read before registering.
Policies and Procedures: Correspondence Courses and Mentoring
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT--Please submit with your registration form.
Entrance Assessment (all levels) -- Word
Entrance Assessment (all levels) -- Rich Text Format
REGISTRATION FORM--Registration fee will be applied to invoice.