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How It Works: Class Schedule & Enrollment Info
Our small-group, live online classes are tailored for Alaska’s homeschool students in grades 6–12. Each course runs for four weeks, with 90-minute sessions held on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout January.
Next Session: January 2026
Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays
First class starts: January 5th, 2026
Session Times:
- Financial Literacy: 10:00–11:30 AM Alaska Time
- Digital Citizenship & Online Safety: 1:00–2:30 PM Alaska Time
- Business Writing & Entrepreneurship: 4:00–5:30 PM Alaska Time
Details at a Glance:
• Each class runs for 3 weeks (6 sessions, 90 minutes each)
• Small group learning—maximum 15 students per class
• Live online via Teams (or Zoom)
• Tuition: $149.99 per class
• Eligible for homeschool allotment reimbursement
Ready to enroll?
email us at enroll@snowowlpod.org
Boost Your Knowledge with Snow Owl Learning Pod
What we offer
Explore our lineup of three-week, project-based classes for grades 6–12. Each course meets twice a week (1 hour/session), with a maximum of 15 students to maximize interaction and support.
All classes: $149.99 per student, per session (3 weeks, 6 live meetings). Use your homeschool allotment or pay directly.
Basic Income Tax Prep
Ready to master the essentials of income tax preparation? This hands-on course uses the trusted VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) curriculum to guide students through the fundamentals of filing taxes accurately and confidently. Designed for grades 10–12, students will learn key concepts such as understanding tax forms, identifying deductions and credits, and preparing basic tax returns.
At the end of the course, students receive a certificate of completion that qualifies them to assist in community tax preparation programs—an excellent stepping stone toward real-world work experience and skill-building.
Advanced Income Tax Prep
Take your tax preparation skills to the next level with our Advanced Income Tax Prep course, also built on the VITA curriculum. Perfect for motivated grades 10–12 students, this class dives deeper into complex tax scenarios, including self-employment income, education credits, and tax planning strategies.
Upon completion, students earn a certificate acknowledging their advanced proficiency and eligibility to work with community tax programs, providing both resume-building experience and a pathway to paid or volunteer tax prep opportunities. Must take Basic section first.
Microsoft Office Fundamentals
Master the basics of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—essential for school, college, and the workplace. Students complete real projects and earn a certificate of completion. Grade Level 6-12
Financial Literacy for Teens
Learn how to budget, save, manage money, understand credit, and make smart buying decisions—perfect for young Alaskans ready to take on real-world challenges. Grade level 7-12
Business Writing & Communication
From crafting a professional email to writing a persuasive proposal, this course builds must-have written and presentation skills for success in any field. Grade Level 9-12
Entrepreneurship Basics
Got an idea? Learn to think like an entrepreneur! Students explore small-business planning, marketing, and pitch their own mini venture by the end of class. u retain information and apply what you've learned in real-world situations. Grade level 9-12
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Navigate the online world with confidence: privacy, safety, social media smarts, and using the internet as a learning tool. Grade level 6-12