Rooted in rhythm and meaningful routines. Inspired by curiosity. Driven by purpose.

At Oakridge Academy, each day is filled with opportunities to connect, create, explore, and grow. While every learner’s journey is unique, our daily rhythm provides a safe and inspiring structure that nurtures autonomy, purpose, and joy.

We don’t follow a rigid curriculum schedule. Instead, we personalize learning so that each child can move at the pace that’s right for them—whether they’re ready for advanced work or need more time to master a skill. Learners are grouped by readiness, not just age, so no one is stuck or held back from reaching their highest potential.

We use tests as tools, not as measures of worth. Our approach balances freedom with structure, helping children build confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

Arrival & Free Play
Children ease into the day with time for play, connection, and exploration. This flexible drop-off window allows learners to transition at their own pace while building friendships and creativity through open-ended activities.

Connection & Morning Movement
We begin each day by gathering in community—often outdoors—to set intentions and connect. Through mindfulness, community conversations, and goal-sharing, we reflect on how to live with purpose, support one another, and cultivate a growth mindset. We follow this with movement and physical activity to energize our bodies with fresh air and sunshine.

Goal Setting & Independent Work
Learners practice autonomy and accountability by reviewing their personal goals, celebrating progress, and identifying next steps. Guides offer encouragement and coaching as children build self-direction, focus, and intrinsic motivation.

Core Skills & Academic Time
This is our dedicated time for reading, writing, and math. Learners engage with personalized curriculum at their own pace, supported by their Guide. Our goal isn’t just academic growth—it’s teaching children how to learn, develop focus, and take ownership of their educational journey.
We are readers. We are mathematicians. We are writers.

Nature Exploration, Lunch & Recess
Children enjoy unstructured play and meaningful connection in nature. Whether they’re climbing trees, building forts, sharing stories, or relaxing under the sky, this time nourishes social-emotional development, creativity, and well-being.

Collaborative Projects & Problem Solving
In this hands-on block, learners dive into meaningful challenges as scientists, inventors, and explorers. They investigate big questions, build models, explore history, and learn how the world works. Through these projects, we intentionally weave together subjects like science, social studies, math, and language arts—because we believe learning is most powerful when it’s connected. This time strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation while deepening academic understanding in a real-world context.

Outdoor Learning & Real-World Integration
Learning continues outside as we take our problem-solving, creative thinking, and academic skills into nature and the real world. This time strengthens connections between knowledge and application—making learning feel alive, relevant, and deeply personal.

Creative Expression: Art & Music
Learners tap into their imagination to create something meaningful through visual arts, music, storytelling, or hands-on design. This is a time for self-expression, joy, and integrating what they’ve learned into creative works that reflect their passions.

Reflection & Closing Circle
We gather as a community to reflect, share wins, and honor personal growth. Learners practice gratitude, accountability, and communication—closing the day with intention and connection.

Tuition for founding families will be $15,500 per student per year.

Annual Enrollment Fee: $500 (due upon acceptance)

Oakridge Deposit: $1,550 applied to the final month of tuition due June 1st

Siblings receive a discounted rate.

We will be an approved provider through the FTC-PEP Program.

Students who receive this scholarship are not enrolled with the county as home education students, and will be registered as PEP students with Step up for Students, which includes having a plan for the year, and completing standardized testing at the end of the year for Grades K–8.

Students pay tuition on the first of each month, and then are reimbursed by Step Up after submitting an invoice provided by Oakridge Academy.

PEP Scholarships are projected to be approximately $7,800 per student, per year.

Parents are encouraged to complete our interest form and schedule a meeting with our Founder to discuss our program and address any questions.

Please review the resources on our website and those sent to you via email to familiarize yourself with our educational philosophy and learning model.

Application links will be sent via email when registration opens for the 2025-2026 school year.

Our program is student-led and supported by caring Guides, engaged parents, and experienced educational professionals. We use a standards-aligned curriculum powered by Prenda, designed to meet Florida state requirements while allowing for personalized, mastery-based learning.

We do not assign homework, allowing students to spend their time at home engaged in recreation, sports, music, the arts, and meaningful time with friends and family. Instead, we encourage learners to read books they love and share their thoughts, interests, and discoveries with others.

We encourage parent involvement in meaningful and flexible ways throughout the year.
From volunteering in our learning spaces to sharing talents during student-led showcases, there are many opportunities for families to take part in the learning journey. We also welcome support with fundraising events and community celebrations.

Throughout the year, we look forward to hosting exhibitions where students proudly share their work, projects, and progress with family and friends.

We also plan to hold regular parent gatherings to strengthen our community, share ideas, and explore topics related to parenting, personal growth, and education.

Students who love to learn, are curious, self-motivated, and respectful. Our environment is an accelerator for the independent learner who can tackle challenging questions, follow instructions and solve problems.