Dear Parents,
Thank you for joining our Parent Training! If you missed it, you can still watch the training at the link below:
Passcode: b?pf^r3x
We are excited to begin this school year with you and want to be sure you have everything you need for a strong start.
📌 Next Steps
- Review the Parent Starter Documents:
https://kimberacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Kimber-Academy-Online-Guide-20252026.pdf- Family Guide to Kimber Academy (includes Orientation Week details)
- Supply List & At-Home Setup Guide
- Memo of Understanding – must be signed before classes begin
- Order Curriculum through KimberCurriculum.com. Learners need printed copies ready for Orientation Week.
- Watch & Review Training Videos before classes begin and refer back to them often throughout the year — they are an essential resource for success.
- Mark Your Calendar
- Parent Partner Training Night: Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:00 PM MT
- Please also review the School Calendar and make note of testing weeks, Spirit Days, and in-person events (Family Retreat, SHINE, KimberTown, Senior Retreat). These gatherings are vital to the Kimber experience.
- Join WhatsApp – WhatsApp will be used for class/parent updates. Click link to join our group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LK6sAM2JU9YBgWocRn64Wz?mode=ems_copy_c
🌟 What to Expect in Orientation Week (Sept 2–4)
Orientation Week is an essential part of Kimber Academy.
During these first days, learners will:
- Meet their instructors and classmates
- Learn how Kimber online classes work
- Build their binders and create covers (a key step in ownership of learning)
- Review the B Rules, Intrinsic Values, and Class Schedule
- Set up their learning space and expectations for success
- Begin devotionals to invite the Spirit and set the daily tone
Orientation ensures learners start with confidence, structure, and the right habits — making the rest of the year flow more smoothly. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in.
🎒 Other Resources
- Science Reference Books – Learners in Junior B and Senior classes should each have 2–3 age-appropriate reference books to support their science studies.
Suggestions:
Junior B’s
– Botany In a Day- By Thomas J Elpel’s
– Exploring creation with Botany- by Full Bright Senior
– Botany- An intro to Plant Biology- by James D. Mauseth
– Biology God’s Living Creation- Abeka
– ABC’s of Nature- Readers Digest 1984
– Handbook of Nature Study- Anna Botsford Comstock – 1939
- Family Library List – We encourage families to build a home library with uplifting literature that strengthens faith, family values, and a love of learning. A suggested reading list is included here: https://kimberacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Childrens-List-of-Classics.pdf
- Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary– available online for free: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/
📅 Action Item: This week, please sign the Memo of Understanding, order curriculum, watch the training videos, and mark your calendar with the key dates.
- Memo of Understanding – https://kimberacademy.com/memo-of-understanding/
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
With gratitude,
Kimber Academy Team