FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We run as a mixed-age, project-based learning community rather than a traditional school. That gives us room to offer a rich, well-rounded experience and to adapt to the families we serve. Think of it as education that puts kids first.

We take students 4 to 17. The youngest we enroll are older 4-year-olds who are ready for the work. We don't sort kids strictly by age or grade, because real learning doesn't work that way. Our groups are mixed-age, and each student's plan is built around them. If your 5-year-old is ready for 9-year-old work, they'll get it, challenged and supported both.

We don't sell or require one set curriculum. Families come with different goals and styles, and many arrive with a program they already love. If you have one, we'll support it and build around it. If you need help choosing, we'll walk you through options at the Homeschool Hub in Lewisville and share what's worked for different kinds of kids. Our team knows a wide range of programs, from The Good and the Beautiful to Denison Math and more. We also provide in-class academic support and structured materials for foundational skills, like the Waseca Language Package in our lower-elementary group. We've partnered with PragerU Kids, who built lessons and printables around our current projects, covering American values, history, civics, and financial literacy.

Absolutely. A kid who's ready to move forward shouldn't have to wait for the group to catch up. Our model meets each student where they are, and when they're ready for more, so are we. Our mentors are there to push, support, and keep it interesting.

Project-based learning gives kids real, meaningful work that builds genuine skill and confidence. They learn why their work matters, and they pick up critical thinking, teamwork, and communication along the way. It usually starts with a question or problem worth solving. Your child(ren) research it, test ideas, and build something to show what they know. They get feedback, sharpen the work, and present it. It looks a lot like real life, because it is. Technology is a tool here. Kids research, work together, and present with the same tools they'll use as adults.

We share a lot with Montessori. Self-directed learning, freedom of choice, mixed-age groups. But we're not a Montessori program. Where many Montessori schools add structure as kids get older, we do the opposite. We hand kids more responsibility as they mature, and we expect them to own their work.

Our foundation is based on Christian principles and beliefs, and we welcome families from all faiths and backgrounds. We don't teach academic subjects from a faith-based curriculum or platform. The academics stand on their own. What our foundation shapes is character. Service, integrity, and treating people right.

The better question is whether it's a fit for your whole family. Parent involvement is the core of how this works. Students are self-directed, but they don't go it alone. They set goals with you and their mentors, and together we build the structure and support to push past their own expectations. Families who do well here see education as a partnership and want a model that looks different from a teacher-led classroom. It isn't for everyone, and that's okay.

We care deeply about each child's needs, and we want to be straight with you. We aren't staffed or trained to support significant learning disabilities, special needs, or kids who need highly specialized attention. Every family is different, though, so if you think we might be a fit, reach out. We'll learn about your child(ren) and figure out together whether this is the right match.

We run a 10-month year, August through May, in monthly sessions. Breaks are built in. Students are on campus Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For 3-day families, Monday and Friday are home days. For 2-day families, campus days are Tuesday and Thursday. Summer options are available too, and the full calendar is on our schedule page.

Every day looks a little different, shaped by each student's projects and goals. Mornings start with big questions and focused core academics, done at each kid's own pace with mentors close by. Afternoons open into hands-on projects, life skills, and real-world work, the stuff that builds creativity, resilience, and problem-solving.

As much as we can. Time outside does real things for kids. The research is clear. It builds strength, balance, and a steady mood, and it teaches them to handle a challenge. Outdoors, kids explore, experiment, and solve small problems on their own, and they learn without feeling taught.

We call them mentors, not teachers. They're chosen for what they know and for how they connect with kids. Many come from fields like sports, tech, and other high-impact work, and they bring that experience into the room. Most of all, they walk alongside your child(ren), encouraging them and helping them own their work.

We put real care into choosing them, because they're more than teachers. They build genuine relationships with kids, run hands-on workshops that teach real skills, and meet each kid the way that works for them. Above all, they love the work, and they're committed to every kid feeling seen and supported.

Very, in the best way. We expect parents to be real partners. You help pick the academic programs your child(ren) use, set session goals with them, and watch them present their work at our showcases. We also ask you to stay connected at home with a quick daily or weekly check-in. Our doors are open if you want to sit down about projects or how your child(ren) are doing, and we'd love for you to share your own work or a passion with the group during the year.

A strong community runs on shared expectations. Each year, families review and sign our Family Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. These set expectations for behavior, nutrition, respect for the space, academics, and money, and they spell out what happens when standards aren't met. By signing, parents agree to support their child(ren)'s goals, stay engaged, keep attendance and nutrition steady, and pay on time. Students agree to treat others with respect, add to the campus culture, care for shared space, and own their work.

What a kid eats shows up in their energy, focus, and mood. So we ask families to pack with that in mind. Go easy on sugar and on foods loaded with artificial ingredients and dyes. Things like candy, soda, and cookies are best saved for home. Quick rule, if sugar is one of the first 2 ingredients, it's probably not right for a campus day. Tell the Program Directors about any allergy before the first day so we can plan and keep everyone safe. And we love a birthday. If you want to send a treat, make it nut-free, dye-free, and reasonably healthy.