One Day vs. Two Day

UHC Elementary includes grades K3-5th grade. Elementary classes meet for 12 weeks in the Fall and 12 weeks in the Spring for a total of 24 weeks. Parents should choose between two models for elementary student enrollment:

One Day Model: Students attend co-op once a week for a total of 24 days/weeks.

  • Campus(es) offered:GVL- Hampton Heights Bapt. Church
    • GVL students attend either Mondays OR Wednesdays.

Two Day Model: Students attend co-op twice a week- for a total of 48 days in 24 weeks.

  • Campus(es) offered:
    • GVL Hampton Heights Campus- Students attend both Mondays AND Wednesdays.
    • SPT- Church At the Mill Campus- Students attend both Tuesdays AND Thursdays.

Comparison of Models

Not sure which model is right for your family? See how it breaks down below. For individual class work loads, please see our course descriptions on the Elementary and Middle school academic pages.

One Day Two Day
Campus Offered

Only offered at Greenville – Hampton Heights

 Campuses Offered

Greenville – Hampton Heights & Spartanburg – Church at the Mill
Tuition: K3, K4, K5, 1st, & 2nd Grade

$400/year (plus enrollment & security fees)

Tuition: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade:

$450/year (plus enrollment & security fees)

 Tuition: K3, K4, K5, 1st, & 2nd Grade

$800/year (plus enrollment & security fees)

Tuition: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade

$900/year (plus enrollment & security fees)
Parent Assistant Hours

40 hours per family required

 Parent Assistant Hours

65 hours per family required
Days Attending

Monday OR Wednesday for a total of 24 class days/weeks

 Days attending

  • Greenville Campus – Monday AND Wednesday for a total of 48 class days in 24 weeks.
  • Spartanburg Campus: Tuesday AND Thursday for a total of 48 class days in 24 weeks.
K3

  • Thematic, integrated preschool units incorporating literacy, math, science, art, etc…
  • Music class- once weekly
 K3

  • Thematic, integrated preschool units incorporating literacy, math, science, art, etc…
  • Music class- twice weekly
K4

  • Thematic, integrated Letter of the Week units incorporating literacy, math, science, art, social skills, etc
  • Music class- once weekly
 K4

  • Thematic, integrated Letter of the Week units incorporating literacy, math, science, art, social skills, etc
  • GVL: Music & Art class, once each week.
  • SPT:  Music class, twice a week
K5

  • Thematic integrated unit studies that incorporate literacy, math, art, science, and social studies skills
  • Music class- once weekly
 K5

  • Science & Social Studies content areas through thematic integrated unit studies
  • Sight Word and Math Fact Review
  • GVL: Music & Art class, once each week
  • SPT:  Music class, twice a week
1st Grade

  • Social Studies focus where the class “travels” around the world and learns about different countries and cultures with an emphasis on literature
  • Music class- once weekly
 1st Grade

  • Life Science – concepts taught using the Magic School bus books/themes.
  • Social Studies- Early – Mid US History using Notgrass curriculum.
  • Sight Word & Math Fact Review
  • GVL: Music & Art class, once each week
  • SPT:  Music class, twice a week
2nd Grade

  • Science focus using the Magic School Bus books and themes
  • Music class- once weekly
 2nd Grade

  • Earth & Physical Science- concepts taught using the Magic School bus books/themes
  • Social Studies- Mid – Modern US History using the Notgrass curriculum.
  • Sight Word & Math Fact Review
  • GVL: Music & Art class, once each week
  • SPT:  Music class, twice a week
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

All 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades cover the same 4 content areas through a 4-class package that includes:

  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Writing & Grammar
  • Art

Homework estimates are as follows: Science (2 days), Social Studies (2 days), Writing/Grammar (3 days), and Art (no homework).

 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

All 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades cover the same 4 content areas through a 4-class package that includes:

  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Writing & Grammar
  • Art

2 day students have the same 4 classes as one day students but are able to experience more in-depth instruction, hands on learning experiences, and have less homework because more content is completed in class. Homework estimates are as follows: Science (1 day), Social Studies (1 day), Writing/Grammar (2 days), and Art (no homework).