Is this realistic? Can my child really finish an entire year in 10 weeks?
Most school weeks aren't 45 minutes of focused instruction in each subject — they're 45 minutes of transitions, classroom management, and group work. Cusp is 45 minutes of just the instruction, daily, one-on-one with the platform, with no time lost. That's why the math works out. We're not promising a child becomes a different child — we're removing the friction that consumes most of a normal school day.
What devices do we need?
Any tablet, Chromebook, or laptop made in the last five years. The platform is browser-based. A physical keyboard is required for the typing modules in 3rd and 5th — a Bluetooth one works fine if you only have a tablet.
What if my child doesn't keep up?
The platform adapts. If a child is behind on a concept, it loops that concept instead of advancing. The Friday teacher session is when we recalibrate. Worst case: a child finishes the on-grade material but not the "stretch quarter" — and they still start fall ahead of their classroom.
What if my child is ahead?
Same mechanism. Mastery unlocks the next unit immediately. Children who finish the stretch quarter early get access to a curated reading list, math puzzle set, and an optional research project that gets bound into a small printed book at the end of summer.
Is this aligned to Oak Forest's specific curriculum?
Yes — we built the sequence to match HISD's 2026–27 ELA and Math scope & sequence for K, 3rd, and 5th, and confirmed the Oak Forest unit pacing for those grades. The Friday teacher session is run by a credentialed Texas teacher familiar with HISD.
Can we drop in mid-summer?
Yes, prorated. The platform places a late-starting child at the right entry point based on a 10-minute placement on day one. We don't recommend starting after Week 4 if the goal is to finish the full curriculum, but it's possible.