“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
-Denis Waitley
Tuition Information
We require a non-refundable enrollment fee of $500 per learner by the start of the school year.
Elementary Studio annual tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $6,000 per student, billed 10 months of the year August-May.
5% sibling discount.
Sparks Studio annual tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $4,000 per student, billed 10 months of the year August-May.
5% sibling discount.
Elementary Example Schedule
8:00a Drop off and free time
8:30a Morning Launch
8:45-9:00a Goals
9:00-10:00a Outdoor Free Play
10:00-11:30a Silent Core Skills
11:30-12:30p Lunch and Free Time
12:30-1:00p DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)
1:00-2:30p Afternoon Launch, Quest, Collaborative Learning
2:30-3:00p Studio Maintenance, character call outs.
Sparks Example Schedule
8:00a Drop off
8:15a Morning Launch
8:30- 9:00a Art
9:00-10:00a Snack and outdoor free play
10:00-10:30a DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)
10:30-11:00a Individual Core Skills
11:00-11:30a Group Learning
11:30-11:45a Afternoon Launch, Studio Maintenance
12:00p Pickup
Requirements for Elementary Studio
- That your learner is generally curious
- Basic reading skills are present
- Works well with other peers by respecting their space and goals
- Can operate the basics of a laptop
Requirements for Sparks Studio
- General curiosity
- Physical self-reliance
- Willingness to play with others
Further Research
The Future of Education Video
Courage to Grow book by Laura Sandefer
Rethinking Education by Founder Jeff Sandefer Video
A Day in the Life of Acton Video
From Degrading to De-grading Article
Courage Academy 