Courses & Curriculum

Core academics. Practical capability. A biblical lens for life.

The Village Community School of Sarasota has created a customized, fully integrated hands-on and practical life skills curriculum designed to build academic foundations and form capable, faithful young people through real-world application, apprenticeship-inspired progression, and meaningful experiences. Written by our Director and Founder, Daniella Rohr, there is no other curriculum out there like it that we are aware of.

Certified Teachers adapt curriculum each year using student assessments, teacher observation, parent input, and selected resources. At-home study helps students reinforce concepts and continue their homeschool progress.

Core Academics

Math

Level-based instruction, conceptual understanding, fluency, problem solving, measurement, budgeting, and practical application.

Reading

Foundational literacy, comprehension, vocabulary, discussion, informational reading, Scripture, stories, manuals, plans, and research.

Writing

Handwriting, composition, grammar, journals, project plans, business materials, reflection, communication, and presentation.

Language Arts

Grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, literature, communication, critical thinking, and clear expression.A

A detailed educational poster titled 'Village Curriculum Architecture' outlines various programs and cycles at a community learning center. It includes sections on year-long rhythms, Monday studios, Tuesday workshops, signature projects, and experiences, with icons and descriptions for each activity.
A detailed educational poster titled 'Village Curriculum Architecture' outlines various programs and cycles at a community learning center. It includes sections on year-long rhythms, Monday studios, Tuesday workshops, signature projects, and experiences, with icons and descriptions for each activity.
A chart titled 'The Village Curriculum Families' outlines various curriculum families, students' growth areas, and possible learning outcomes, including categories like craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, home stewardship, food self-reliance, natural medicine, preparedness, mechanics, civics, and leadership.

Course offerings rotate by season, staffing, student grouping, safety requirements, expert availability, and annual curriculum design. These are examples of previous and planned life skills, workshops, and electives potentially available, but may not be available each semester.

Table listing examples of life skills, workshops, and electives with three columns: 'Life skills may include', 'Workshops may include', and 'Electives may include'.
A table comparing academic skills with real-world applications. The skills listed are Math, Reading, Writing, and Language and communication. For example, Math skills include measuring lumber, pricing products, and planning a garden, while Reading skills involve following recipes, researching, and understanding manuals. Writing skills cover business plans, resumes, and thank-you notes. Language and communication include customer service, interviews, teamwork, and leadership.

How Academics Become Real:

A Customized Curriculum Built For Growth:

Pre-semester assessments help teachers understand each group. Students are placed by readiness in core subjects and may move during the year. The curriculum is intentionally flexible in method but firm in mission: every lesson and experience must support academic growth, wise thinking, capability, faithfulness, and service.

THE FOUR VILLAGE QUESTIONS

Is it meaningful? Is it practical? Is it thoughtful? Is it formative?

Exceptional Value In One Integrated Program

A family could spend significant time and money assembling separate tutoring, academic classes, art, foreign language, woodworking, garden programs, entrepreneurship clubs, camps, Bible studies, co-ops, field trips, and social activities. The Village Community School of Sarasota intentionally weaves these into one coherent community and annual rhythm.


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SEE A DAY AT THE VILLAGE
A young boy building a campfire with sticks in a park.
A young boy smiling and holding a large wrench in front of a vehicle.
A child wearing a pink and white checkered apron is mixing dough with their hands. The child's hands are covered in flour. The scene appears to be in a kitchen, with a wooden shelf and countertop in the background.