Question 1

What is a microschool?

Accepted Answer

A microschool is a non-traditional educational setting where students work in small groups, both at home and at GGA, and in collaboration with students of various ages. Our learning is hand-on, personalized, and child based.

Question 2

Where is Grace Grown Academy located?

Accepted Answer

We are located at Rapidan Baptist Church in beautiful downtown Wolftown, Virginia (Madison County) and serve students in all surrounding counties!

For reference, we are: 
-5 minutes from Sheetz & 6 minutes from Plow & Hearth (Madison) 
-8 minutes from The Greene Hills Club & 11 minutes from the Greene County Library (Stanardsville) 
-14 minutes from Lowe's & 17 minutes from Sheetz (Ruckersville)
-20 minutes from CVS (Orange)
-23 minutes from The Ole Country Store & Bakery (Culpeper)

Question 3

What is the cost of tuition?

Accepted Answer

Send us an email to gracegrownacademy@gmail.com for pricing information.

Question 4

What are discount requirements and how do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Discounts are not need based, but are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Reach out to us to see if discounts are still available.

Question 5

What if I want to enroll my child back into public school in the future?

Accepted Answer

We offer an exceptional learning experience that will allow most children to excel beyond typical grade-level expectations. Enrolling your child back into public school is simple, and this experience will not negatively impact their ability to enroll in another educational setting in the future.

Question 6

Will I choose my child's curriculum?

Accepted Answer

We utilize The Good and the Beautiful curriculum across our grade levels. A curriculum fee is required prior to the start of each year, and we will purchase all materials needed for the school year. Students will take their books back and forth between school and home.

Question 7

How are children graded?

Accepted Answer

We measure our student progress through portfolios, projects, surveys, reports, and other evidence of mastery. No more stressing about tests and grades because we move forward based on mastery, not age or grade level!

Question 8

Why choose Grace Grown Academy?

Accepted Answer

At Grace Grown Academy, we recognize the need for students to learn core concepts and skills but we also value the importance of allowing children to learn many things beyond the traditional educational experience - something that is often left out or not given much attention in the traditional school setting. We offer small class sizes to promote individualized learning, advocate kindness in all that we do, and allow our students to experience life in a way that fosters the curiosity that occurs during childhood which is SO important! After all, they're only young for a short while!

Question 9

What if my student is behind/above grade level for their age?

Accepted Answer

That's ok! At Grace Grown Academy we focus on the individual child and where THEY are. If time is needed to review past concepts, we will do that. If they are able to be challenged, we will do that. We are not confined to grade levels in our daily instruction and can meet students where they are, in order to best help them. Each child learns at different rates- it's natural!

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