FAQ
What is Anchor Academy?
We are a 2 day a week OR 4 day a week Christian based Montessori homeschool tutorial located in the heart of Lebanon.
Where are you located?
Our primary and lower elementary campus is located at 314 W Baddour Pkwy in Lebanon, Tennessee. Our upper elementary, middle school, and high school campus is located at The Mill in Lebanon at 300 N. Maple Street.
What grade levels do you offer?
Grade Levels serviced are Pre K 4 – 10th grade.
Are three year olds allowed to enroll in PreK?
Yes! The cut off date for our three year old friends to turn four is August 31st, 2024.
Is there at home learning?
Friday is a “work from home” day for both part time and full time students.
What Curriculum do you use?
We do not believe there is a one size fits all curriculum that embodies the TN State Standards while simultaneously building a biblical education. For that reason, we believe our team of certified educators will be able to create lessons and materials to include each of those needs. We will integrate many facets of Montessori philosophy especially in the younger/primary grade levels with hands-on learning, independence, and freedom of movement. We intend to make learning fun, meaningful, and interesting.
What does it cost?
There are two learning options available. See our tuition page for more information on the cost of each option, extracurriculars, and discounts
Is there before and after school care?
Before care will be offered from 7:45-8:45 am
$50per week- $450/quarterly
We suggest anyone interested in Aftercare reach out to The Hangout Spot to check for availability within their after school care program. Their website is here. The Hangout Spot is also a great option for parents for a Friday program, summer learning camp, and a place for students to attend during school breaks!
What makes this different from other homeschool options?
At Anchor Academy we believe strongly in teaching the whole child. As a result of this we will embed both Biblical beliefs and Montessori philosophies into our students’ educational process.
We also commit to our families to hire teachers with a degree in education at Anchor Academy. It is important to us that highly qualified teachers who are knowledgeable in the field of education educate the students at Anchor.
In addition to offering a full time enrollment option for Mondays – Thursdays from 9:00 am – 2:35 pm we also offer a part time enrollment option for parents who are looking for two days a week for away from home learning for their students.
At Anchor we believe strongly in meeting each student where he/she is in their learning. We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to education, and we hold firmly to the fact that children need to be allowed to be children for as long as possible. With our unique multi grade approach to classroom learning, combined with small class sizes, and low teacher to student ratios we are hopeful that we can provide an educational experience for each child that is rewarding and beneficial to their social and emotional well being, as well as their academic progress.
Am I required to register my child under an umbrella homeschool program?
No, you are not required to register your child under an umbrella homeschool program. Anchor Academy will take care of attendance and grades for each quarter for your child. As the parent it is up to you whether you upload that information with the state of Tennessee for first through eighth grade, or you enroll in an umbrella homeschool program to do that for you. However, we do strongly recommend enrolling in an umbrella school for the ease it offers parents.
Once a student enters the ninth grade we do require an umbrella homeschool to ensure that all requirements of the Tennessee diploma project are being met.
Our PreK students are not required to upload grades and attendance with the state of Tennessee as this is not required in our state.
What subjects are you teaching?
We will teach Bible, Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies from 9:15 am – 1:15 pm, Mondays – Thursdays. We will use the Tennessee State Standards as a guardrail for our curriculum, but embed Montessori philosophies throughout our instruction. Fridays are a work from home day, however parents will not be required to plan or write their own curriculum for Fridays.
Can my child play sports for their zoned school while attending Anchor?
Yes! Students are allowed to participate in extracurricular athletic activities at their zoned schools when they are enrolled at Anchor. And the best part is we will help you get that set up with your zoned school for your student!
What school district calendar will you follow?
We loosely follow the Lebanon Special School District calendar, however we recommend looking at our calendar specifically as there are dates that are different.
What time does school begin?
9:00 am, however arrival is from 8:35 am to 9:05 am
What time does school end?
2:30 pm, however dismissal is from 2:35 pm to 3:05 pm
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If my student is a part time student, and there is an event scheduled on a day that he/she does not normally attend, can my student attend the school event?
YES! All students are welcome at all events. Reach out to your child’s teacher for what to do in this case.