Sometimes, yes. If you have questions about placement or want to enroll a student outside the listed grade range, please contact us before registering and we’ll help determine the best fit. Some enrollments may include an early-summer placement evaluation to ensure a strong start.
Yes. When the Enroll button isn’t active, the section is full and you can “Join the Waitlist.” If a seat opens, we notify waitlisted families in the order they joined. In some cases we may open an additional section and notify the waitlist.
You can do both! We recommend joining the waitlist for your preferred section and enrolling in your second choice. If a seat opens in your first choice, we can transfer your enrollment; if not, you’ve already secured a spot.
Yes. You’ll receive a confirmation email as soon as we process your order. Your purchase secures your student’s seat, and the information provided at checkout helps us prepare you for the course. If we determine your student may not be ready, we’ll issue a refund.
Payment is made at purchase, either in full or via a payment plan. You can pay online or by calling 866-730-0711; tuition is listed on each course page and at checkout. We’ve also partnered with Affirm for fixed monthly-installment financing (subject to eligibility).
Each course includes a $75 deposit.
Switching is an enrollment change: withdraw from the course, receive any applicable refund (see the refund policy and dates), and enroll in the new course. In some cases you can transfer to a different section within the same course. See the handbook for details.
Yes. Like a traditional classroom, each student participates in live sessions and receives personal feedback, so tuition applies per student. We recommend siblings join from separate computers to participate fully, though we allow sharing one device if needed.
No, adults may not enroll in or audit student classes. We do occasionally offer adult courses or workshops for specific content—please see our course catalog.
We’re honored to partner with families navigating learning differences. Our general instructors aren’t specifically trained for learning differences, but many students participate successfully with outside support.
Scholé Academy reserves the right to deny admission at its sole discretion.
We believe learning can be free of frenzy and anxiety without sacrificing excellence. Our courses provide “restful learning” following a liturgical pattern, and our teachers foster delight, virtue, and joyful inquiry—leading students toward love and mastery. See the Scholé learning philosophy in our Student-Parent Handbook.
Our faith commitment is summarized in the Nicene Creed, and our teachers instruct from within the Christian faith, relating content to it when pertinent. We carry on the historic Christian tradition of education that is contemplative, “liturgical,” restful, and full of Christian peace.
All required materials are listed on each course page under “Course Materials.” In many cases everything you need is available here on the Classical Academic Press website.
No, course materials are sold separately.
Review the course description, target grade level, and any prerequisites. Entry-level courses require only age and on-level reading/learning ability, while math classes have a more detailed placement process. See placement guidelines (Section III.2) in our Student-Parent Handbook.
Yes. Classes are interactive—with discussions, projects, peer evaluations, and shared resources—so students attend with video on and participate respectfully. Parents should ensure suitable, working equipment (see the classroom technology requirements).
We don’t offer asynchronous courses. Classes are live and highly interactive. We provide recordings for occasional, necessary absences (please notify the instructor beforehand), but recordings aren’t a substitute for participation. Absence limits:
The absence policy curtails chronic absences that hinder the class dynamic and student success. If you have planned absences exceeding the limit, notify the instructor and registrar before purchase. With instructor approval, exceptions can sometimes be made (e.g., mission trips, family moves); otherwise students must adhere to the policy to maintain enrollment.
Yes! We welcome students throughout the year on a case-by-case basis, considering space available, student preparedness, instructor approval, and course content. Review the course options and reach out to the appropriate instructor, who will arrange the best placement and a transition plan if enrollment is offered.
Teacher biographies are on our Our Team page. SA recruits and hires experienced teachers equipped to teach according to our scholé approach.
No, our courses aren’t accredited by an external agency. As a service provider to homeschooling families, we post a recommended credit amount for each course that parents may add to the transcripts they compile. Please ensure compliance with state laws and keep study records (see the HSLDA).
We use Zoom for live virtual classrooms and Canvas as our Learning Management System. Classes are in real time, with shared whiteboards, document/slide/video sharing, chat, and hand-raising. See the classroom technology section of our Student-Parent Handbook.
Specific requirements are listed in each course’s technical requirements tab and in the handbook. We recommend:
Instructors assign mastery-based grades: magna cum laude, cum laude, satis, and non satis. A diligent average student should earn cum laude; those who excel earn magna cum laude. For transcripts needing numeric/letter grades, notify the teacher to request one. As homeschool administrators, parents are the ultimate authority on a student’s grade, though only satisfactory completion earns a Mastery Narrative from Scholé Academy.