Frequently Asked Questions

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A tutorial program is a hybrid between in-person classroom instruction led by tutors, and at-home instruction led by parents. Curriculum is pre-selected and lesson plans are provided by the tutors each week. While co-op programs require a parent to teach or serve every day that their child attends the program, a tutorial program offers a drop-off option, with parents serving as classroom assistants on a rotating basis. 

 Yes, elective classes are a-la-carte and the core is not required to enroll in elective classes. Likewise, students are welcome to enroll in only core classes without taking elective classes. 

At Grace Academy, we have a zero-tolerance policy on bullying. We take very seriously the physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being of all the participants in our program, and we strive to cultivate an atmosphere of Christ-like love, compassion, and kindness. All tutors receive training and guidance on how to appropriately respond to potential bullying within the program, and disciplinary action is taken as needed.

 Yes, our 1st-6th grade core program is a bundle. All 1st-6th grade students wishing to enroll in Science, English, or History must take the entire core program.  All 7th-12th grade core classes and all elective classes are a-la-carte. 

Grace Academy provides a list of the required curriculum for each grade and subject, and families are responsible to acquire that curriculum on their own. Grace Academy can offer guidance and assistance for where to obtain the required materials, and we strongly encourage parents to connect with other parents in the program to share used curriculum from prior years.

Children who will be age 5 or older by September 1st of the school year are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Children who are age 4 or older by September 1st of the school year AND are toilet-trained by the first day of school are eligible to enroll in PreK 4 enrichment.