Fundamentals
SMILE Fundamentals
These courses are where key concepts are taught to build and reinforce mathematical skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Fundamentals Overview
Fundamentals courses offered:
Fundamentals 6: The course will focus on Grade 6 Mathematics standards.
Fundamentals 7: The course will focus on Grade 7 Mathematics standards.
Fundamentals 8: The course will focus on Grade 8 Mathematics standards.
This is not an advancement course. Fundamentals is a preview of the upcoming year's curriculum. Performance in the Fundamentals courses does not result in acceleration or changes in mathematics placement in any capacity.
Fundamentals is strongly encouraged for students who receive a D in the course as a refresher.
Fundamentals Information
Program duration: 20 school days
School hours: 8:00 am-11:00 am
Busing service: Busing is provided by the Edgewater School District and is available for Edgewater residents only.
Student Cost for Fundamental courses
Tuition rate 2026: $450 per session *
* Financial assistance is available. Families must be classified by their home resident district for receiving free or reduced meals. Documentation may be requested.
A non-refundable registration $50 fee per student is included in the price.
Multi-student discount available for Leonia and Edgewater residents.
Families registering more than one student are eligible for a discount:
2 Students: 10% discount will be applied to the total SMILE cost.
3 Students: 15% discount will be applied to the total SMILE cost.