Question 1

What is Enlighten Academy?

Accepted Answer

Enlighten Academy is an Umbrella School/Private School Program (PSP) which is an organization that helps support families with their homeschooling needs. A PSP files the Private School Affidavit (PSA) and operates as the administrator by maintaining your student's records, including cumulative (CUM) records, attendance, health records, grades, and high school transcripts. Enlighten Academy files the annual PSA covering your student in California.

Question 2

What sets Enlighten Academy apart?

Accepted Answer

Enlightnen Academy knows the struggles and questions you have because it's operated by veteran homeschool experts that had the same struggles and questions you have. We partner with you so you can focus on what's important; spending time with your kids, educating your kids, and making memories. We take care of record keeping, curriculum, electives, report cards, high school diploma and transcripts. We help support you, guide you, and encourage you in your homeschooling journey.

Question 3

Can we start at anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have open enrollment to accommodate everyone looking to homeschool! We focus on learning to mastery and quality over quantity.

Question 4

What additional services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

We understand that everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to homeschooling. I always say...it takes a village to homeschool!

We provide homeschooling tips, so don't hesitate to ask. Here are a few:

1. Check out your library! Read books, read and listen to "books on tape", after reading the book, rent the movie from the libraryand have your student do a compare/contrast of the book and movie, attend activities for teens, check out stem kits, baking kits, or other educational resources. Check out the online resources they provide, summer reading clubs, and volunteer opportunities.

2. Learn how to type! Have your student spend 10 minutes a day learning how to type on Typingclub.com (Typingclub.com)or Typing.com.(typing.com)
3. Have fun doing Art! We provide an account to Sparketh.com (Sparketh.com)so our students can access over 1000 art lessons. Have your student spend 1 hour, once a week on art, or for your student who loves art, give them unlimited access to learn and enjoy art anytime, anywhere.

4. Join a Co-op if you have the flexibility

5. Pick an extracurricular activity (or several): sports, theater, debate, martial arts, art, etc.

6. Volunteer: get involved in your community. There are so many great ways to give back including seniors, food pantry's, veterans, Feed My Starving Children, Operation Christmas Child, churches, etc.

Question 5

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

1. Fill out our online application
2. Choose a plan that fits your needs
3. Pay the $99 registration fee and tuition
4. An Enlighten Academy Advisor will contact you with the next steps
5. Your student enjoys learning to mastery instead of busywork
6. You enjoy homeschooling and watching your student thrive instead of survive

Question 6

Are you an accredited school?

Accepted Answer

No, We are a homeschool umbrella school, also called a cover school, which is a private organization that oversees homeschooling families to help them meet state requirements. Instead of daily classes, we provide a legal and administrative framework, ensuring compliance while allowing parents to teach their children at home. We handle paperwork, providing online curriculum, and/or curriculum guidance, as well as support you in using a proven homeschool program led by experts in education and homeschooling.

Question 7

Are vaccines required?

Accepted Answer

No. Students enrolled in Enlighten Academy are not required to be vaccinated.

Question 8

Do you give refunds?

Accepted Answer

No, Tuition is non-refundable.