Arbor Academy Flex Hybrid Registration

Dear Prospective Parent,

Thank you for your interest in Arbor Academy. I know that deciding on an environment where your child will learn and be in community with others is no small task.

Arbor Academy is not your typical learning environment. 

• Both you and your child will be seen and heard here. 
• We expect parents to use their voice to collaborate with our team in order to build the best possible experience for your child!
• We operate on a shared promise between all members of our community to treat one another with kindness and respect. 
• Each member of the community signs a yearly communication agreement called a social contract where we spell out the specific terms together.
• During learning times, we look for creative ways to integrate your child’s personality and learning styles into our centers.
• We are students of your student, and we will always try to provide meaningful feedback that you can use as you help your child discover his or her gifts and talents.

Let’s face it, learning can be hard - for everyone! We aren’t promising to be a perfect community, but we do want you to be assured that when challenges arise, we’ll all be on the same team overcoming them!

Our students engage in a variety of learning styles throughout the day:

• Independent
• Peer-peer
• Teacher-guided

We allow peers to help one another and learn together. We allow students to grow at their own pace. We never compare student progress to other students’ progress.

Next Steps

• If this sounds like the type of environment you’re seeking for your child, please continue to complete the student application. 
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us - we’re here to support you!

 

In Christ,

Vanessa Lopez

Founder of Arbor Academy

Math and Science Core Description

Meeting Days: Monday & Wednesday

Time: 9am - 1pm

Class Fee: $2480

Overview: 

A 2-day program offering hands-on, project-based learning. Math and science centers provide students with the perfect combination of teacher led instruction and real-world problem-solving skills.

Students attending the math and science program will be encouraged to work in groups, think critically, and practice innovation as they explore the world around them and the creator who made it.

Math and Science offer the perfect foundation for emphasizing the beauty and order of God's natural law.

Math Specifics: 

• Math-U-See, a mastery based approach, is the spine of our instruction.
• Students who have used a spiral approach in the past may work within multiple levels during the school year in order to ensure they continue to grow in their math knowledge.
• Each student receives access to video instruction that parents can use from home to review concepts or to work through course material at a quicker rate during the school year.

Science Specifics:

• Apologia, a deep, topical approach, as the spine of our instruction which means students learn one topic per year.
• Students study famous inventors within each year's topical theme, ensuring they understand how people have impacted the development of science over time.
• Games, experiments, and other activities are combined with the text to ensure students learn interactively.
• Science Topic Rotation in order is: Astronomy, Botany, Zoology, Earth Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry & Physics, General Science, Physical Science
• The 2026-27 topic is Zoology

 

Humanities Core Description

Meeting Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9am - 1pm

Class Fee: $2480

Overview:

A 2-day program offering creative, fun reading, writing, history, and storytelling instruction. Our humanity centers provide a balanced approach to helping students become confident readers, writers, and story tellers.

Students attending the humanities program will explore the beauty of God's story woven throughout history and master the art of retelling both His story and their own.

Humanities is the perfect foundation for understanding truth and goodness as it applies to humanity through the lens of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Specifics:

• 4 Pillars of Humanities: Reading, Writing, Storytelling, & History
• This is a project and centers based program.
• Daily Activities Include:
  • Formal reading/writing instruction
  • Literature based projects
  • Theater games, practice, or re-enactments
  • Art Studies
  • Journaling
  • Geography
  • People Studies
  • Timeline Studies

 

Enrichment Core Description

Meeting Days: Friday

Time: 9am - 1pm

Class Fee: $1240

Overview:

A 1-day program offering a variety of activities that allow students to explore their passions and amplify their talents.

Students attending the enrichment program will enjoy field trips, clubs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Actual offerings are determined by the Student Learning Plans, but may include gardening, cooking, art, music, physical education, computer skills, theater, and second language development.

Enrichment days empower students to discover the distinct blueprint that God has crafted uniquely for each of them, fostering a deep connection to their role within His greater creation.

Specifics:

• Course studies follow the interest of the students in enrolled in the course.
• We emphasize the importance of active learning during our enrichment days.
• We introduce students to a variety of new skills and activities including:
  • Life Skills (ex: weaving, cooking, sewing, gardening, using a compass, tying knots)
  • STEM (ex: robotics, Legos, board games, building challenges)
  • Literacy (ex: poetry, book clubs, creative writing)
  • Holidays Celebrations and understanding varying traditions around the world
  • Art (ex: bead creations, painting, drawing, watercolors, photography, stamping, origami)

The specific schedule of enrichment topics is highly dependent on the enrolled students, and is subject to change throughout the course of the year as we seek to meet the needs of our growing learners and explore topics that are of interest to them!

 

Registration Terms

All program selections are pending until fully approved by an Arbor Admissions Team Member. 

Approval is subject to

• Program availability - open seat in desired classes.
• Successful processing of the registration fee. 

We encourage speaking with an Registration Team Member prior to filling out your registration form.

Program Availability

We are happy to answer questions regarding current openings. Please note that those openings can change quickly. In the event that there are multiple students applying for an open seat, registration requests will be processed in the order in which payment is completed. 

Registration Fee

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $50 per student for all interested families. All registration requests require completed payment to be fully processed. 

Registration fees are paid one time only, and help our administrative team to process the paperwork involved in initially onboarding a family to our administrative systems. These fees are not paid yearly.

Enrollment and/or class fees are invoiced after your initial registration is approved. Please review program specific fees to know what applies to your student’s program and how it is invoiced.

General Payment Terms

 

Enrollment Packets

Upon approval of the student registration request, families will be invited to complete an enrollment packet.

The student’s seat is secured when each of the following items are finished:

• Family Enrollment Form Completed
• Financial Agreement Signed
• Payment Method and Plan Set-Up
• Enrollment Fee Paid
  • $150 per student (non refundable)

Financial Agreements

Families will be provided with a full financial agreement upon enrollment and asked to sign the agreement within 10 days of acceptance. Failure to sign the financial agreement within the 10 days may result in forfeiting your student’s spot.

Available Payment Plans:

Arbor Academy is committed to helping families afford our classes. Families may choose between the following payment plans:

• Pay in Full - Due April 1st or 30 days after enrollment
• 10 Month Payments - April thru January
• Custom Payments - available at the discretion of the Arbor Registration Team

Payments begin in April for classes beginning in the fall. This allows teachers to be hired and begin preparing for classes prior to the start date which ensures a quality experience for our students!