Frequently Asked Questions

Wild Forest Academy creates and implements an adaptive/agile curriculum that has a foundation in child lead, nature-based learning and play, community resource leveraging and advanced technology with a "tech as a tool" perspective.  Teachers balance intentional instruction and student lead learning experiences.

We offer all the whole-child benefits that come with nature-based play and learning while also including cutting-edge technology education. Our students will be perfecting their primitive fire-starting skills, deep diving into art/literary/social studies projects of their choosing, tending to the farm and fine-tuning the latest tech tool/artificial intelligence applications, all in the same week.

Our goal is to ensure that students be prepared to thrive in any potential environment from the board room to the backcountry.

All of our teachers have degrees in education or a relevant field from an institution of higher learning.

Wild Forest Academy is currently serving Kindergarten through Second Grades.  Stay tuned for additional classes in the near future!

Students may utilize class times on a two day (Tuesday/Thursday), three day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), or five day per week schedule, making it a great stand alone education or a supplement to homeschooling!

Tuition is billed monthly.

T/Th: $475/month

M/W/F: $675/month

M-F: $875/month

Yes.  

There is an Application Fee of $50. This one time, non refundable fee is used to hold a spot on the waitlist and will apply toward the annual enrollment fee.

An Annual Enrollment Fee of $150 will be billed yearly in the fall or upon new enrollment.

Yes! We are a part of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) Opportunity Scholarship, which may pay up to $7000+ per year in tuition fees per student based on family income.  Please visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/ for eligibility and to sign up. 

Learning time will be from 9 am to 3 pm daily.  Students may be dropped off anytime between 8-9 am for pre class play and student lead exploration.

Tuesdays and Thursdays will focus on math and sciences.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will focus on English, literature, arts and wilderness survival skills.

Yes! We offer drop-in hours from 3-5 pm daily.  The cost is $13/hour with no minimum or maximum.  Please provide 24 hours notice if you plan to utilize this service.  

Separate enrollment is required.  Regular enrollment in WFA is not!

Yes! Our sister school Indigo Forest Academy serves students ages two to five! 

1. Filled up, reusable water bottle. We do have filtered water to refill water bottles as needed.

2. Healthy lunch.

3. Full set of water proof raingear.

4. Full change of weather appropriate clothes including shoes and socks.

5. Bug spray. 

6. Sunscreen.

During inclement or severe weather, students will have access to safe, indoor facilities where learning will continue.

WFA uses Teaching Strategies, a statewide tracking software with a digital student portfolio, to ensure students are adequately prepared for state mandated testing.  Parents and teachers are able to communicate through this website regarding student progress.