DAY IN THE LIFE OF OSKAR
To say Oskar is a busy student is an understatement. Juggling an active lifestyle, gaming clubs, and his music, Oskar needed a learning option that gave him the freedom and flexibility to learn in the way that works best for him. Explore what a typical Wednesday looks like for Oskar at Minnesota Connections Academy.
BAND ON THE RUN!
Meet Oskar
As a 4th-grade student, Oskar has developed a huge passion for music and now learning, as well. His flexible school schedule allows him to grow, learn, and develop, and it can be adapted for his busy music schedule of rehearsals, lessons, and writing.
Type of a Learner
Scheduling Needs
Learning Coach
Mother
9:30 AM
LiveLesson® Homeroom
Starting the day off with his classmates in homeroom.
LiveLesson®
LiveLesson sessions are real-time online learning sessions where teachers, students and peers meet in the online classroom. Teachers engage students with activities and demonstrations to reinforce challenging concepts.
10:00 AM
Breakfast
Getting fueled up for a day full of learning, skateboarding, and rock and roll!
PERSONAL TIME
10:30 AM
Work on Lessons
With Oskar’s busy afternoon schedule, he tries to find as much time as possible in the morning to work on lessons.
11:30 AM
Break
During this time, Oskar can be found gaming, relaxing, or jamming on his bass guitar.
PERSONAL TIME
12:00 PM
Work on Lessons
Back to work for Oskar as he focuses on his assignments for the week.
1:00 PM
Minecraft Club/Lunch
Oskar participates in two gaming clubs. The Minecraft Club meets every Tuesday, followed by some much-needed lunch.
2:30 PM
P.E.
Oskar loves to skateboard, hike, and run. What he loves even more is that he gets to do these activities every day while counting it as his physical education.
3:30 PM
Work on Lessons
Just like skateboarding, Oskar keeps his nose to the grindstone throughout the afternoon.
4:30 PM
Break
Flexible free time.
PERSONAL TIME
5:00 PM
Work on Lessons
The last work session of the day.
6:00 PM
Band Practice
Jammin’
7:00 PM
Dinner and Free Time
More flexible free time.
PERSONAL TIME
9:30 PM
Reading and Bed
Capping off the day with some light reading before lights out.
PERSONAL TIME
Oskar’s Story
Learn more about Oskar’s opus and how he and his mom manage his busy schedule.