Apricot Academy is a K-8 micro-school that opened in 2020 to provide a
place for students and families to access education during the beginning
of the pandemic in a way that focused on students' academic & mental
health in a smaller group setting. Our students are registered
homeschoolers who hire Apricot Academy to teach their children and
provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences and peer
interactions. After a successful first year, we decided to commit to the
long-term education of our students and support tutoring and alternative
education models for kids in our area. Our model provides a one-room
schoolhouse-type setting for our students. This makes it so that our older
students serve as role models as well as peers for younger students and
gives our middle school students the opportunity and space to enjoy being
the “big kids' while still allowing them to be kids and enjoy their elementary
school years. We all study the same social studies and science themes but
each student does work on their own level. The peer-to-peer teaching is
absolutely incredible to watch. Our students have regular opportunities to show
off their learning to the community. There is a different feel to our student's performances that feature a pride in their work and a deep depth of understanding of content that just radiates from these kids. We could not be more proud to help facilitate their learning.
Having been a public school teacher at a local school that I loved with every fiber of my being I often saw students whose mental health and academic needs were impacted negatively because a public school setting wasn’t always the best fit due to classroom size, behaviors or student dynamics which often lead to bullying. Our setting provides space for not only our students to come together as a community but for their parents and families as well. Our goal is that our school will be the best place for all of our students and families to be, whether it be in the classroom, during a group performance, showcase or family event.
We truly believe that all students should have access to the educational setting that works best for them and their families regardless of their ability to pay, so if Apricot Academy sounds like the right fit for your child please reach out to us. We have scholarships for those in need.
