FAQ

Get Your Questions Answered

• What is the process of Enrollment?

  ENROLLMENT PROCESS

  1. Contact our Enrollment Coordinator, Gina Parani for a tour at gina@academyattheparc.com
  2. Complete the Online Application and $50 fee
  3. Our Enrollment Coordinator will schedule your child’s Shadow Day(s) Visit
  4. Meet with our Enrollment Coordinator to discuss Shadow Day Feedback
  5. Complete the Online Enrollment Form and pay the fee (upon approval from Educator and Parent)
• What is the deadline for Application and Enrollment?

  Space permitting,The Academy has an open application/enrollment policy throughout the academic year.

• Is there an application and enrollment fee?
  Yes.

  The application fee is $50 regardless of time of application.
  The enrollment fee is reduced for early applicants (as explained in the chart below.)

  Enrollment Fee
  Per student; non-refundable, non-transferable; covers textbooks, curriculum, and registration costs

  • Learning Pod
    • March 15: $100
    • May 15: $150
    • May 16 or later: $200
• What does a typical day look like at the Academy?

  SCHEDULE

  7:30 AM  Arrival – Farm Chores – Socialize – Bathroom break

  7:55 PM Bell Rings – Morning Circle

  8 AM-11 PM Morning Academic Session

  11 AM – 12 PM Lunch & Free Play

  12 PM – 2:30 PM Afternoon Practical Arts Session

  2:30 PM Clean Up

  2:45 PM – 3 PM  Afternoon Circle – Bell Rings

• What does the weekly schedule look like?
• What will my child learn this year?

  See the 5-7yo curriculum for 23-24

  See the 8-10yo curriculum for 23-24

  See the 11-13yo curriculum for 23-24

  See the 14-16yo curriculum for 23-24

• What does the yearly calendar look like?

  See the yearly calendar 2022-2023

  See the yearly calendar 2023-2024

• What school supplies do I need to purchase for my child to attend the Academy?

  All school supplies MUST be clearly labeled with the child’s name.

  • Backpack (labeled with name)
  • Pencil case (labeled with name)
  • Colored pencils
  • No. 2 pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Ruler
  • A few pens
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Crayons (5-10 year olds)
  • Notebook
  • A few paint brushes
  • Lunch box
  • Water bottle
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Garden clothes that can get dirty for Garden Labs
  • Rain jacket/poncho

  Children should have their own set of school supplies and should purchase new when needed. All the other practical arts materials will be purchased by the Academy and billed to each family once every trimester.

• What are the age requirements for the students at the Academy at the PARC?

  We are accepting children from ages 3 to 18 years old.

  We are adding a 3-4 yo class starting in August 2023. Enrollment is currently open and space is limited.

  We are currently adding a high school age group in August 2023 with opportunities in invention competitions, mentorships, debate groups, unit studies, practical arts, personal finances, high school transcripts and more. Enrollment is currently open and space is limited.

• What are the different membership options?
• What is the cost for the Learning Pod Membership?
• Can I sign my child up ONLY for the Practical Arts portion of the day?

  Yes, of course. There is the option to sign up your child for part-time practical arts.

• Can I sign my child up ONLY for the Academics portion of the day?

  Yes, of course. There is the option to sign up your child for part-time academics.