FAQs

We are excited to open our doors in August of 2025 to lower school elementary students in grades K-2 and add grade levels each year as our students grow.

We will allow older elementary students on a case by case basis if they are siblings of students who have been accepted.

  • We will operate Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM, with an early drop-off option available at 8:30 AM.

  • Our daily schedule is designed with flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of our group, allowing us to modify activities based on what works best.

    We aim to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom setting as often as possible. This may involve using outdoor spaces like picnic tables for lessons, reading or working on math programs against the backdrop of a tree, or engaging in one-on-one sessions with a guide at a table.

    Here is what a typical day might look like:

    • 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Arrival/Prep for Learning Modes

    • 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Outdoor Walk/Movement

    • 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Connect Mode

    • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Conquer Mode

    • 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM: Brain Break

    • 10:40 AM - 11:15 AM: Conquer Mode

    • 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Brain Break

    • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Collaborate Mode

    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch/Recess

    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Collaborate Mode

    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Create Mode

    Art and music will be integrated during Collaborate or Create Mode, and we plan to use field trips as learning opportunities 2-3 times per month.

  • Tuition for founding families will be $16,000 per student per year.

    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 Head of School 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.

    The first month's tuition is due by June 1, 2025.

  • Our program is student-led, supported by parental guidance and educational experts, and utilizes software from Prenda.com. Home Education students in grades 3-8 will take the IOWA Standardized Test each fall and spring. We do not teach to the test; however, our Math and English online programs are aligned with Florida standards and are regularly monitored.

  • We do not assign homework, enabling students to use their time at home for recreational activities, sports, music, arts, and quality moments with friends and family. We encourage students to read books of their choice and discuss their interests and the stories they explore.

  • We encourage parent involvement in various aspects of their child's education. We will seek weekly volunteers for classroom support, talent showcases where parents can share their skills, and help with fundraising events throughout the year.

    We look forward to hosting community exhibitions where students can display their work.

    Additionally, we aim to hold parent meetings at least three times a year to foster community spirit and exchange insights on parenting and personal development.

"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."

— Margaret Mead