Policies and FAQ

We combine Ignitia’s Christian digital curriculum with one-on-one live teacher support. Students complete most assignments independently throughout the week, while teachers meet with them live depending on their support package (guided, advanced, or elite). Teachers track progress, answer questions, and help students stay on track. Parents receive regular updates, but weekly involvement depends on the support plan chosen. Our K-2 students will receive physical books through Lifepac that will allow them to complete their work. 

We currently offer K–12 instruction using print materials for younger grades and digital courses for older students. K-2 elementary students use physical books that are mailed to the family’s home, while 3rd-12th grade students use Ignitia, which is exclusively online. Students are also able to be signed up for electives as well through the ignitia portal.

Our lower elementary students use the Lifepac curriculum to better engage students with more hands-on learning during their foundational years. Our upper elementary through high school students use the Ignitia curriculum, a Christian curriculum aligned with national and international standards. Core subjects include Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, and History. Our high school students can choose a basic or college prep track for their course load. Students also have access to group classes through our clubs and chapel. Assessments include quizzes, tests, papers, and projects—with two attempts available for a focus on mastery. Students with IEPs or learning needs may receive adaptive pacing, modified expectations, and personalized support.

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Parent involvement varies depending on the support package.

• Minimum package: families handle most daily supervision, while our admin team grades assignments.
• Guided package: families get two live check-ins per week, but students work mostly independently.
• Advanced and Elite Support: require very little parent oversight since teachers guide learning, monitor pacing, and keep students on track.

Parents always receive communication, updates, and support so they feel well supported in the process.

A school day depends on the child’s age and the support level selected. Most students complete 2-3 hours of coursework per day through their digital platform. Live sessions take place throughout the week based on the support plan, and teachers adjust pacing to meet the child’s learning needs. Some homework may be assigned if not all the assignments are completed with their teacher. Students work from home on a flexible schedule while still staying on track with coursework and teacher expectations. We scheduled our lessons around a four-day school schedule so that families have more time together and families can provide in-person learning through field trips and library visits on Fridays. Each family can choose a time for their 1-on-1 instruction that fits within their child’s most focused learning time each day.

Students connect through monthly online chapel, weekly interest-based clubs, and regular personalized instruction from teachers. Teachers build strong one-on-one relationships with students during live sessions. Even though we are virtual, community and relationship building is an important part of who we are.

Enrollment is simple. Families begin by filling out an application and paying the $150 application fee. Then, our team schedules a meeting with your family so we can learn about your child and recommend the best support plan. From there, you’ll complete the enrollment forms, pay the enrollment fee of $500, and submit required documents (previous records, birth certificate, and any IEP/504 paperwork if applicable). Once processed, your student is able to sign up for their preferred time slot with their teacher and they can sign up for clubs. Students will begin working with their teacher in August when the school year starts. If the child is being enrolled through the year, they can get caught up or just complete the second half of the year if they are joining in January. 

We offer multiple support levels with flexible payment options. Tuition can be paid quarterly or in full at a discounted rate of 25% off. All families are required to pay the $150 application fee and $500 enrollment fee. Many states offer ESA or scholarship programs, and our academy accepts funding from a growing list of programs. Please visit our Fees & Tuition page for details on plans, due dates, and refund policies. We also accept ESA funds in a variety of states, so check out our Financial Aid page to see if your state provides state funding. We also offer a 10% discount to any missionary families!

Yes. We provide accommodations and personalized teacher support for students with learning differences. Our one-on-one live sessions allow teachers to adjust pacing, break down concepts, and offer additional scaffolding. We also assist families in understanding how an online environment can support their child’s learning needs. We have individuals on our team who are equipped to provide support to students with learning disabilities. We also do placement tests so we can determine what their ability level is and work on helping them get caught up through personalized support and placing them at different grade levels for each subject. 

Yes! We enroll students throughout the school year. We recognize that students don’t always succeed in the educational plan you chose, so we want to be available to you at any point in the year. We will charge for the quarter that you are enrolling your child into and the future quarters, so you don’t need to pay for the full year. Our teacher’s availability will be more restricted later in the year, so you might need to be flexible in the timing of your 1-on-1 instruction.

Kindergarten students will take between 4-6 hours per week, 1st and 2nd grade students will take between 4-10 hours per week, 3rd-8th grade students will take between 6-15 hours per week, and 9th-12th grade students will take between 10-18 hours per week. There is a large range because some students pick up on concepts very quickly and move through the curriculum, and others need more time to work through problems. The majority of students will take the lower range of hours, but it really depends on the child. 

No, we serve families all around the world! We are a Christian school that serves families overseas as missionaries, military families, and international families looking for an online Christian school with native English-speaking teachers. Our live teaching instruction happens between 7 am and 4 pm Central time, so you need to make sure that your time zone allows you to be able to join a live call within that time frame. We just ask that if you are based in a different country, you make sure your internet is strong enough to receive the live instruction.