Writers in the Making Online: Friday Mornings

For Confident Readers to Grow in Their Writing 

Writers in the Making

A joyful, skill-building writing class that helps students grow into thoughtful, confident communicators.

For Confident Readers to Grow in Their Writing
Friday Mornings, 9:15–10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Rolling Enrollment — $120/month

Writers in the Making is a joyful, skill-building writing class that helps students grow into thoughtful, confident communicators.

Small group format: 5–8 students
Class is forming now. Please email your interest and questions.

About the Class

In this once-a-week class, students build the foundations they’ll need for structured essay writing in middle school. Using art, vivid prompts, fairy tales, myths, fables, and timeless works like Fifty Famous Stories Retold, students practice:

  • Crafting strong sentences

  • Writing clear paragraphs

  • Expressing thoughtful opinions

Along the way, they develop voice, stamina, and style.

Placement

A short placement test will be emailed before registering.

Ideal for Students Ready To

  • Move beyond single paragraphs into multi-paragraph writing

  • Strengthen grammar and sentence variety

  • Explore creative, narrative, and opinion writing

  • Practice revision and sharing work in a supportive group

What We’ll Do

Each unit blends grammar, structure, and creativity. Students will work on:

  • Personal narratives

  • Opinion writing

  • Character sketches

  • How-to pieces

  • Poetry

Every piece goes through drafting, revision, and sharing in a warm, supportive environment designed to balance rigor and joy.

Details

Meets: Fridays, 9:15–10:30 a.m. (75 minutes). Includes weekly homework.
Where: Online via Zoom

Winter–Spring 2026

Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
Mar 5, 12, 26
Apr 2, 9, 30
May 7, 14, 21

Breaks: No meetings Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16 and 23

Tuition

$120 per month (rolling enrollment; your first month is pro-rated to your start date).
Hickman vendor funds, Venmo, and cash accepted.

Optional prepay: $330 for January–March (save $30).

Includes

  • Grammar and structure instruction

  • Writing projects

  • Reading tie-ins

  • Student portfolios

  • Weekly instructor feedback and grading

  • Dedicated Google Classroom for communication and support

Writers in Transition:

Thursday Mornings

Building Sentences into Paragraphs

Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Rolling Enrollment — $120/month

Some students are ready for more than writing single sentences, but not yet ready for essays. Writers in Transition bridges that gap. Students strengthen grammar awareness, expand sentence variety, and learn to organise ideas into simple paragraphs.

Winter–Spring 2026 Session Dates

Jan 22, 28
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21

Tuition

$120 per month (rolling enrollment; your first month is pro-rated).
Hickman vendor funds, Venmo, and cash accepted.

Optional prepay: $330 for January–March (save $30).

What We’ll Do

This class combines grammar, sentence practice, and early composition skills. Students will:

  • Play games and use models to strengthen grammar awareness

  • Practice combining sentences with conjunctions (because, but, so)

  • Add descriptive details

  • Build simple paragraphs with beginning, middle, and end

  • Revise for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

By the end of the session, students will complete a polished paragraph demonstrating strong sentences, clear organization, and growing confidence.

Includes

  • Grammar and sentence variety instruction

  • Short writing projects

  • Reading tie-ins

  • Individualized feedback

  • A final polished paragraph to share

Placement

If unsure which class fits your child, a placement test will be emailed before registering.

Thursdays 9:30-10:30am on Zoom

Winter–Spring 2026 Session Dates: Jan 22, 28; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr 2, 9,  16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21

Tuition: $120 per month (rolling enrollment; your first month is pro-rated to your start date)

Hickman vendor funds, Venmo, and cash accepted.

Optional prepay discount for out-of-pocket families: $330 for January–March (save $30).

Some students are ready for more than just writing single sentences, but they’re not quite prepared to dive into essays. Writers in Transition bridges that gap. In this 9-week online class, students will strengthen their grammar awareness, expand their sentence variety, and practice organizing ideas into simple paragraphs.

What We’ll Do

This class combines grammar, sentence practice, and early composition skills. Students will:

  • Play games and use models to strengthen grammar awareness

  • Practice combining sentences with conjunctions (because, but, so)

  • Add descriptive details to make writing more vivid

  • Organize simple paragraphs with a beginning, middle, and end

  • Revise for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

By the end of the session, students will complete a polished paragraph that demonstrates strong sentences, clear organization, and growing confidence in their writing voice.

Includes

  • Grammar and sentence variety instruction

  • Short writing projects and exercises

  • Reading tie-ins and modeled examples

  • Individualized feedback on student work

  • A final polished paragraph to share with family and peers

If you are unsure of which class would be best for your child, a placement test will be emailed for you to have your child complete before registering. 

Private Study Skills Tutoring

Private Study Skills Tutoring

One-on-One Support for Students K–12

Private coaching supports students with:

  • Study skills

  • Executive function

  • Language concepts

  • Reading and writing

  • Social skills

  • Goal-setting

  • General academic confidence

Sessions are warm, structured, and completely individualized. Meetings can be in person (park or café) or online via Zoom.

Tuition

$50 per 60-minute session
In person or online
Hickman vendor funds, Venmo, and cash accepted.