Support for your entire family from the first day of Kindergarten to Graduation Day!
Curriculum Road MapsWe are here if you need help deciding exactly what to teach, and when to teach it.
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Report Cards & H.S. TranscriptsIf you'd like them, we provide report cards each semester at no additional charge. We can also help you with your high school transcripts. Fees for this service vary, depending upon your needs.
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High School DiplomaAs a graduate of Life Learning Academy, you will receive a diploma signed by our administrator..
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We are a private umbrella school that is exclusive to homeschoolers of all types in the state of Florida.
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Here at Life Learning Academy, we believe in a holistic approach to homeschooling. We believe that every member of the homeschooling family should be supported. This holistic approach ensures that no matter what type of support you need, we'll make it available to you if or when you need it.
We invite exceptional learners of all types and have dedicated faculty members who are experts in exceptionalities such as dyslexia, speech pathology and giftedness. We know how to support you, the homeschool parent, because we are homeschool parents, too! See our Meet Your Support Team page for more information about your new support team. |
You have questions . . . We have answers!
I have a special-needs child. Is Life Learning Academy a good fit for us?
Yes! Part of what makes us unique is that we offer support for you, your children, and your family as a whole! We have a support staff who offer services on an individual "Ala Carte" basis to our Life Learning Academy families for a fraction of the cost. See our Support Team page for more information on how we can help YOU support your student.
If we register with Life Learning Academy, will we have the freedom to choose our own curriculum?
Yes. Absolutely. Life Learning Academy simply maintains your private school records and attendance. You are free to use whatever homeschool curriculum you wish.
I don't know which curriculum to choose? Can you help?
Absolutely! Please join our new families Zoom session (you will be sent information after registration) and we can discuss your family's unique needs. The curriculum you choose should be a good fit for both YOU, the homeschool parent, AND your child.
Please note that full Curriculum Maps are being developed for middle and high school this summer and will be available to all of our registered families.
Can you assist with high school?
Yes. Terri has been helping homeschooling families in this capacity since 2008. If you'd like guidance counseling, for your high schooler, we can help with that as well. See more under "Guidance Counseling" below.
Can we use FLVS?
Yes. You may choose FLVS FLEX courses for your children. We can help advise you if you wish, OR you can sign your children up yourselves as their guidance counselor. When you homeschool, YOU are in control. We are here to support you if you need it.
Can my student dual-enroll at our local college?
Yes. We have articulation agreements with many local colleges. We offer guidance counseling for high school, including dual-enrollment, for an additional fee.
What happens after registration?
After all the registration documents have been sent, and payment has been made, you will receive a welcome letter containing everything you need to know as a Life Learning Academy family member. As a new member, you'll also be invited to a new family Zoom session where you can ask all the questions you need.
How can we meet with Terri, Stephanie or Whitney?
If at any time you wish to consult with any of our support team, you can schedule individual consulting appointments. Our support team offers services to LLA families for a small fee.. Just contact us by phone or email and let us know who you'd like to schedule with.
Guidance Counseling
If you would like assistance in choosing your child's curriculum, registering for FLVS FLEX classes, or navigating the world of dual-enrollment, we are happy to help advise you based on your child's needs, and the needs of your entire family. This can be done via private consulting.. If you'd like to schedule a guidance counseling appointments with Terri L. Hedrick, M.S., at Terri's consulting rate of $30 per half hour, please contact us to let us know.
Will I have to register my children as home educated students through my county school board office?
No. Since Life Learning Academy is a private school in Florida, you will not register your children as home educated students with your county school board office. If your students are currently registered with your county office, and you would like to register with Life Learning Academy, simply send a letter of termination of homeschooling to your county office within 30 days of registering with Life Learning Academy. It is your responsibility as a homeschooling parent to know the laws.
Will my children be required to take exams?
Life Learning Academy does not require any exams or testing. We are a private school, and therefore, our students are not required to take any state standardized or nationally normed test.. If you would like to have your children tested for your own peace of mind, we recommend going through academicexcellence.com
Can my children still participate in sports at their local public school?
Yes, they can, under some circumstances. Read the law to learn more. We can help you with this process as well.
What records must I keep?
You must report attendance records. These will be submitted to Life Learning Academy twice a year. Our administrative team will send you an email about attendance twice a year: in December and in May.
180 days are required by law, and you can school on any days that you desire. You do not have to follow any traditional set schedule
What is the tuition fee?
Tuition is $154 per child annually.
This includes:
Why is the tuition fee so low?
We take pride in the fact that Life Learning Academy not only offers support for your child, but that we offer support for your child as an individual, and we want to know about his/her unique needs. We believe in supporting the entire homeschool family. We also are grateful homeschool parents who understand that having many options for homeschooling is a wonderful thing.
I'm ready to register. What must I have ready when I register?
Simply click follow these steps or click on the "Get Started" button below to begin the registration process.
1. Complete your registration form.
2. Since Life Learning Academy is registered as a private school in Florida, health and immunization records will need to be submitted when you register. You will submit a school-entry health exam (or a statement signed by the parent citing exemption based on religious reasons.) You will also submit your child's immunization records (or exemption form from the Department of Health.)
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Our families also receive:
As a Life Learning Academy family, you also receive a 20% discount on all of our Life Learning Academy courses.
Have peace of mind knowing that you are supported by a great team and are covered by a licensed and registered private school for homeschoolers.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact us!
Yes! Part of what makes us unique is that we offer support for you, your children, and your family as a whole! We have a support staff who offer services on an individual "Ala Carte" basis to our Life Learning Academy families for a fraction of the cost. See our Support Team page for more information on how we can help YOU support your student.
If we register with Life Learning Academy, will we have the freedom to choose our own curriculum?
Yes. Absolutely. Life Learning Academy simply maintains your private school records and attendance. You are free to use whatever homeschool curriculum you wish.
I don't know which curriculum to choose? Can you help?
Absolutely! Please join our new families Zoom session (you will be sent information after registration) and we can discuss your family's unique needs. The curriculum you choose should be a good fit for both YOU, the homeschool parent, AND your child.
Please note that full Curriculum Maps are being developed for middle and high school this summer and will be available to all of our registered families.
Can you assist with high school?
Yes. Terri has been helping homeschooling families in this capacity since 2008. If you'd like guidance counseling, for your high schooler, we can help with that as well. See more under "Guidance Counseling" below.
Can we use FLVS?
Yes. You may choose FLVS FLEX courses for your children. We can help advise you if you wish, OR you can sign your children up yourselves as their guidance counselor. When you homeschool, YOU are in control. We are here to support you if you need it.
Can my student dual-enroll at our local college?
Yes. We have articulation agreements with many local colleges. We offer guidance counseling for high school, including dual-enrollment, for an additional fee.
What happens after registration?
After all the registration documents have been sent, and payment has been made, you will receive a welcome letter containing everything you need to know as a Life Learning Academy family member. As a new member, you'll also be invited to a new family Zoom session where you can ask all the questions you need.
How can we meet with Terri, Stephanie or Whitney?
If at any time you wish to consult with any of our support team, you can schedule individual consulting appointments. Our support team offers services to LLA families for a small fee.. Just contact us by phone or email and let us know who you'd like to schedule with.
Guidance Counseling
If you would like assistance in choosing your child's curriculum, registering for FLVS FLEX classes, or navigating the world of dual-enrollment, we are happy to help advise you based on your child's needs, and the needs of your entire family. This can be done via private consulting.. If you'd like to schedule a guidance counseling appointments with Terri L. Hedrick, M.S., at Terri's consulting rate of $30 per half hour, please contact us to let us know.
Will I have to register my children as home educated students through my county school board office?
No. Since Life Learning Academy is a private school in Florida, you will not register your children as home educated students with your county school board office. If your students are currently registered with your county office, and you would like to register with Life Learning Academy, simply send a letter of termination of homeschooling to your county office within 30 days of registering with Life Learning Academy. It is your responsibility as a homeschooling parent to know the laws.
Will my children be required to take exams?
Life Learning Academy does not require any exams or testing. We are a private school, and therefore, our students are not required to take any state standardized or nationally normed test.. If you would like to have your children tested for your own peace of mind, we recommend going through academicexcellence.com
Can my children still participate in sports at their local public school?
Yes, they can, under some circumstances. Read the law to learn more. We can help you with this process as well.
What records must I keep?
You must report attendance records. These will be submitted to Life Learning Academy twice a year. Our administrative team will send you an email about attendance twice a year: in December and in May.
180 days are required by law, and you can school on any days that you desire. You do not have to follow any traditional set schedule
What is the tuition fee?
Tuition is $154 per child annually.
This includes:
- registration for a full year
- attendance reporting
- new family Zoom session
- quarterly workshops on topics of interest for both you and your children
- a legal cover for your homeschool
- a high school diploma
Why is the tuition fee so low?
We take pride in the fact that Life Learning Academy not only offers support for your child, but that we offer support for your child as an individual, and we want to know about his/her unique needs. We believe in supporting the entire homeschool family. We also are grateful homeschool parents who understand that having many options for homeschooling is a wonderful thing.
I'm ready to register. What must I have ready when I register?
Simply click follow these steps or click on the "Get Started" button below to begin the registration process.
1. Complete your registration form.
2. Since Life Learning Academy is registered as a private school in Florida, health and immunization records will need to be submitted when you register. You will submit a school-entry health exam (or a statement signed by the parent citing exemption based on religious reasons.) You will also submit your child's immunization records (or exemption form from the Department of Health.)
.
Our families also receive:
As a Life Learning Academy family, you also receive a 20% discount on all of our Life Learning Academy courses.
Have peace of mind knowing that you are supported by a great team and are covered by a licensed and registered private school for homeschoolers.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact us!
