VALUES. COMMUNITY. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
What are
Learning
Societies?
Gem Prep Learning Societies are small groups of students who learn together in person (Grades K-5 & 6-12). Students thrive as they are connected to their peers and teachers in these small, mixed-age learning spaces.
Learning Societies are designed to provide opportunity for relationship building, competency development, and academic success within a college preparatory framework. Watch the video below to learn what students and parents are saying about our Learning Societies.
"EPIK"
Values
Our core values of Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Kindness permeate our Learning Society communities. With these foundational values in place, Learning Societies are supportive and rigorous learning environments. Children are encouraged and they have the space to become their best selves as they thrive and learn together.
Supportive
Communities
While Learning Societies have a strong academic focus, there is also time built into the day for students to engage in a variety of enrichment experiences like collaborative projects, social activities, field trips, and more. Parents are also welcomed participants in the education of our Learning Society students.
Academic
Excellence
When you enroll your child in a Learning Society, they will enjoy the academic independence and rigor of the #1 virtual school in Idaho, Gem Prep: Online. We’re accredited and offer NCAA approved courses. Our goal is for 60% of our graduates to earn their AA degree by the time of high school graduation (tuition free). They will emerge from high school prepared with the competencies, skills, and experiences to successfully complete college and become strong, ethical community leaders.
How much do Learning Societies cost?
Gem Prep: Online Learning Societies are free.
Where are Learning Societies located?
Emmett, ID
Location: 1016 E Locust, Emmett, ID 83617
Grades Served: K-12
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Payette, ID
Location: 501 North 16th Street, Suite 112
Grades Served: K-12
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HOW DO I ENROLL IN A LEARNING SOCIETY?
Learning Societies are designed to serve between 15 - 20 students in each grade band (K-5 & 6-12). Once our capacity is met, future interested families will be placed on the waitlist and notified when a seat becomes available. To enroll, follow these simple steps:
- Apply from our website to the Learning Society of your choice.
- You’ll receive notification from our operations manager about enrollment (offer letter or waitlist notification).
- Once you’re notified of seat availability, you are ready to accept the offer and complete the enrollment process. *Note: Learning Societies are part of our Gem Prep: Online (GPO) virtual school, so you will be guided to complete enrollment into GPO in order to access the Learning Society.
- If you are placed on a Learning Society waitlist, you will have the option of participating as a traditional (at-home) Gem Prep: Online student while you wait for a seat to open in the Learning Society.
Administrator: Heather McKenna, E: [email protected], T: 208-672-1155
Operations Manager: E: [email protected], T: 208-672-1155