Ages 6–8 | 1st Grade-2nd GradeThe Hummingbirds Program
🌿 Building Momentum. Growing Independence.
Hummingbirds are energetic and persistent, constantly moving and learning. Children at this stage are strengthening academic skills while developing greater independence and stamina.
The Hummingbirds Program supports learners as they deepen literacy and math foundations through structured instruction and project-based exploration. Students begin taking more ownership of their work while continuing to learn through collaboration and creativity.
This stage is about building momentum — learning to navigate challenges with agility and confidence.
Build your own schedule
Individual class pricing
Enroll in any combination. Blue dots = M/W/F classes · Green dots = T/TH classes.
Math Explorers
9:00–11:00 AM · Includes snack break
M/W/F
$300
Literacy Workshop
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
M/W/F
$270
Team Builders Lab
12:30–3:00 PM · Includes lunch & open play
M/W/F
$380
Songbirds Studio
9:00–11:00 AM · Includes snack break
T/TH
$250
Art Around the World
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
T/TH
$150
Young Chefs Studio Now enrolling
12:30–3:00 PM · Includes lunch & open play
T/TH
$250
Pre-built schedules
Or choose a ready-made option
Popular combinations to get you started quickly. Charter school funds accepted for every option.
M/W/F Afternoon
Team Builders Lab only
12:30–3:00 PM · 3 days/wk
$380/mo
M/W/F Full Day
All 3 M/W/F classes
9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 3 days/wk
$950/mo
T/TH Full Day
All 3 T/TH classes
9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 2 days/wk
$650/mo
Young Chefs Studio
T/TH afternoon elective
12:30–3:00 PM · 2 days/wk
$250/mo
Full-Time
All 6 classes
9:00 AM–3:00 PM · 5 days/wk
$1,350/mo
All pricing covers the full academic year (Sep 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027), billed over 9 months. A non-refundable $250 deposit secures enrollment. Charter school funds accepted · Sibling discount available.
The Hummingbirds Program
Schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday · 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Monthly tuition
$300
Math Explorers
Math Explorers builds strong number sense and mathematical confidence through hands-on learning, math games, and meaningful problem-solving experiences. Students develop foundational math skills through collaborative exploration and playful practice, learning to explain their thinking and approach challenges with curiosity and persistence. We emphasize conceptual understanding and fluency — not just memorization.
Students Develop
Schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Monthly tuition
$270
Literacy Workshop
The Literacy Workshop integrates reading, writing, and oral communication through a structured, research-based approach. Instruction is grounded in the Science of Reading, with a strong emphasis on phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. We use the Rooted in Language curriculum as our instructional framework, thoughtfully adapting lessons to meet students where they are.
Students Build
Schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday · 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Monthly tuition
$380
Team Builders Lab
Team Builders Lab is an active, interdisciplinary learning block where students collaborate, build, move, and explore through hands-on STEAM experiences. Life and Earth science concepts are explored through real-world application — building habitats, testing structures, studying ecosystems, experimenting with forces, and observing natural systems.
Students Engage In
Schedule
Tuesday / Thursday · 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Monthly tuition
$250
Songbirds Studio
Songbirds Studio builds confidence and communication skills through performance, storytelling, and expressive arts. Each semester culminates in a live performance experience, giving students the opportunity to share their work with peers and families in a supportive environment. The focus is on confidence-building, teamwork, and growth through the creative process — valuing the journey of preparation over a polished final product.
Students Explore
This is a combined, school-wide class bringing together students ages 6–12 as a single ensemble. Because students work collectively across age groups, enrollment may be larger than our typical courses and the student-to-teacher ratio may exceed our standard 14:1. Additional instructional support and assisting staff are present throughout rehearsals and performances.
Schedule
Tuesday / Thursday · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Monthly tuition
$150
Art Around The World
Art Around the World combines creative expression with social studies exploration as students discover how art reflects the people, places, and cultures of our global community. Each unit introduces students to new countries, environments, and communities, helping them understand how art communicates stories, history, and everyday life.
Students Engage In
Schedule
Tuesday / Thursday · 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Monthly tuition
$250
Young Chefs Studio
Young Chefs Studio is a hands-on culinary class where students explore food, culture, and practical life skills through cooking experiences designed for young learners. Cooking projects integrate math, science, and cultural learning as students discover where food comes from, how ingredients work together, and how meals connect communities.
Students Engage In
Spots available now
Classes we’d love to fill this fall
These classes are a perfect add-on for charter families, or a low-commitment way to bring your child into the RCS community two or three days a week.
Young Chefs Studio
Students cook real recipes from around the world, learning knife skills, kitchen safety, and how to read and follow a recipe — then sit down and share the meal together. Includes lunch & open play 12:30–1:30. Seats are limited by kitchen size.
Team Builders Lab
Our longest block — 2.5 hours of STEAM design challenges, Life and Earth science investigations, and cooperative outdoor PE. Includes lunch & open play 12:30–1:30. Three afternoons a week of building, testing, and problem-solving together.
Songbirds Studio
A full two-hour performing arts block ending in a live show for families. Students build confidence through acting, singing, movement, and storytelling alongside the older birds in one school-wide ensemble. Includes snack break 10:30–11:00.
Art Around The World
Art and social studies together — students explore the cultures, maps, traditions, and stories behind the art they make. At just $150/month this is our most affordable way to get your child into the RCS community.