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Senior phase

(Grades 7 – 9) 


Adventure starts at home

The Senior Phase students continue with the same subjects as the Intermediate Phase, but with a greater

emphasis on creating their own content and using what they absorbed in Primary school to become

independent high school learners. They focus on deepening their knowledge for the subjects

they are passionate about. 


This is analysed by our machine learning system to identify subjects that they are likely to excel

at in their senior high school years. They specialise in one of their additional languages

but continue to learn the second one at a conversational level. Digital mastery stresses

creating a positive online schooling presence and using technology to voice their opinions

 in a respectful way. We also encourage them to be critical of the information they find

online and learn to acknowledge their sources. There is a strong emphasis on coding

and critical thinking. Our Life Coaches concentrate on

study skills and a balanced lifestyle.

Senior phase

(Grades 7 – 9) 


Adventure starts at home

The Senior Phase students continue with the same subjects as the Intermediate Phase, but with a greater

emphasis on creating their own content and using what they absorbed in Primary school to become

independent online high school learners. They focus on deepening their knowledge for the subjects

they are passionate about. 


This is analysed by our machine learning system to identify subjects that they are likely to excel

at in their senior online high school years. They specialise in one of their additional languages

but continue to learn the second one at a conversational level. Digital mastery stresses

creating a positive online schooling presence and using technology to voice their opinions

 in a respectful way. We also encourage them to be critical of the information they find

online and learn to acknowledge their sources. There is a strong emphasis on coding

and critical thinking. Our Life Coaches concentrate on study skills and

a balanced lifestyle for virtual high school learners.

Our tailored approach


Students from Grades 7 to 9 fall within the senior phase. Our phased approach to online high schooling allows students to spend time on subjects they struggle with, and

master topics faster in areas of interest and natural ability. This means that they might technically be in Grade 8, but can start with Grade 7 content in certain subjects to help lay solid foundations and build up their mastery.

The same child can also move forward in another subject to work that is typically only accessible in Grade 9 if they show the aptitude for it.

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Physical requirements

All Senior Phase Evolvees will need: 

  • A desktop computer or laptop with sound, a mic and video
    capabilities that your child has access to throughout the day.
    If you have more than one child, each needs their
    own computer or laptop set up.
  • A good Internet connection
  • Access to a printer

Roles of student, parent and teacher

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Evolvees complete
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Parents assist
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Learning teachers
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Life Coaches
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Evolvees complete work & assignments

Evolvees follows their learning activator’s instructions to complete the tasks required and joins scheduled group classes. The Evolvee attends catch-up sessions with their learning activator, if required, and takes part in group discussions and assignments. The Evolvee logs in to the Learning Management System and systematically work through the content and when mastery is achieved, they can move straight onto the next section. Evolvees are also responsible for submitting assessments and assignments as indicated on the Learning Management System.

Parents assist

Parents check up on progress made and keep an eye on the student’s time management skills and regularly checks assessments and assignments that have been allocated to the student. Parents facilitate and monitor any formal assessments, download tests and exams when needed and submitting completed tests on the assessment section on the Learning Management System.

Learning Activators
guide the journey

Our Learning Activators communicate learning outcomes to the student and presents scheduled group classes. The Activator follows up with each student personally to guide their progress, schedules and presents extra activation classes for students who need extra help, checks in on the mastery of learning outcomes, and follows the student’s progress on the Learning Management System.

Life Coaches
help navigate

While you are the most important coach in the life of your Senior Phase child, we also have a qualified life coach who is equipped to engagingly interact with your child and help them grasp basic skills, navigate life, and verbalise their emotions. Our life coaches play a key role at our day camps where they interact with each child.

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  • The foundation phase is one in which you as a parent have a crucial role to play.

    Your child’s learning activator is a knowledgeable foundation phase teacher who will assist and advise you at every step in the educational journey of your child. They will check in with you personally every week to discuss requirements and progress, and will help you assess your child’s mastery of concepts and activities. They also facilitate the live group classes that your child attends.

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    Your child's learning activator is a knowledgeable and passionate senior phase teacher who will assist and advise you at every step in the educational journey of your child. They will provide a framework of what exactly what needs to be done and will mainly be responsible for assessing your child’s mastery of concepts and activities. If your child has trouble with a certain concept, they will schedule activation sessions to assist in mastering that particular hurdle.

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    While you are the most important coach in the life of your foundation phase child, we also have a qualified life coach who is equipped to engagingly interact with your child and help them grasp basic skills, navigate life, and verbalise their emotions. Our life coaches play a key role at our day camps where they interact with each child.

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All subjects are integrated and are taught in themes.

This helps to merge similar skills and find the links between the different subjects.

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    DIGITAL MASTERY
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    MATHEMATICS & MATHEMATICAL LITERACY
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    ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE
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    LEARNING MASTERY

Books & Apps


Through our strategic partnership with iStore Education, the distributors of Apple in South Africa, we will supply your child’s device with all the required books and apps they will need. All e-books and apps are included in the annual tuition fee. *Please note this excludes the device.

iPad discount for our students


With digital mastery being a key component of our offering, we have chosen to partner with Think Ahead and Apple in our educational journey. This will allow us to curate and push specific apps to our students to use at age-appropriate times. We will also be able to monitor activity on the apps and iPads to ensure that the set outcomes are achieved.


In addition, all older siblings at Evolve Online School qualify for a sibling discount off of the cost of an iPad.

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All students enrolled enrolled in the Senior or FET Phase will need a laptop/desktop for learning.

 

 

Assessments in the foundation phase happen regularly and in various ways.


Your learning teacher will be in contact with you throughout to discuss requirements and help you determine the proficiency level of your child. They will monitor progress made on the apps we provide as part of the learning programme. You will also be alerted to requirements as you work through the learning adventure box with your child where they will be required to submit, and upload tasks given to them.


You will receive ongoing live progress reports and formal reports twice a year.

FAQ's

Looking for Grade 10 - 11?

In the FET Phase (Grade 10-11), students are preparing for the possible leap into post-matric with the prospect to delve directly into the job market or start their own venture also being part of the consideration mix.


During their years in the FET, high school students can align their subject choices as the core foundations of what will determine their choice of

Tertiary studies or occupation.

Read more about our FET Phase

What do you need to start

 your learning adventure?


We’re excited to take the first steps of a new learning adventure with you and your child. If you’re interested in your child joining Evolve Online School, please complete the steps below.

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    Contact us by filling in the enquiry form, requesting a call back or calling us.

    Enquiry Form
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    Join our online webinars for prospective parents.

    RSVP Today
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    Complete the online application form and make the required payment. Note: If you have never home-schooled your child or enrolled them in an online school before, you need to notify the Department of Education.

    Application Form
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    Receive virtual proficiency evaluation for your child.

    Virtual evaluation
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    Attend one of our helpful webinars for new parents.

    Parent webinars
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    Expect one of our learning teacher and learning coach to contact you.

    Learning coach
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    And you are good to go!!!

    Get Started
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