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Please complete a pre-registration form to be approved by our mirco school. Once approved/phone interview completed, families may register for sessions. NO payment is due at the time of pre-registration/request for approval.

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Additional Questions

1. I understand that by enrolling in classes, sessions, workshops and events with The Homestead Academy, I am participating AT MY OWN RISK and understand that mandatory "Hold Harmless Agreements" and "Liability Waivers" are REQUIRED for each student before they'll be permitted to participate in any activities.

I understand a Partent or Legal Guardian MUST be present on the first day to sign paperwork and MUST present a photo ID. I understand & will be prepared to sign documents.
I understand & will be prepared to sign documents.
2. Enrollment Procedure and expectations:

The Homestead Academy offers flexible enrollment of 1-3 days per week in 6-week session blocks. Our session dates are as follows:

Session 1: August 18th - September 24th, 2025
Session 2: October 6th-November 12th, 2025
WINTER BREAK / HOLIDAY BREAK
Session 3: January 5th - February 11, 2026
Session 4: February 23rd-March 31st, 2026
Session 5: April 13th-May 20th, 2026

Classes are listed first by Session Number then by Day of the Week (Session 1, Monday; Session 1, Tuesday, Session 1, Wednesday; Session 2, Monday, etc) Enroll by Session AND by Day of the Week listing.

Example: A student wishing to attend TUESDAYS in Session 1, and MONDAYS & WEDNESDAY in Session 2 would enroll in the following:

Session 1,Tuesday

Session 2, Monday

Session 2, Wednesday

Families MAY NOT attend days for which they did not register unless specifically invited by The Homestead Academy. (Make up sessions, guest speaker/ project opportunities. etc).

Curriculum vs Homestead Project work.

Each day of the week will feature different CURRICULUM - actual lessons and progress in a given subject (zoology, botany, youth market projects, culinary, archery, BB rifles, etc). Lessons pertaining to THAT day's curriculum will continue to following WEEK. Any craft, project or work pertaining specifically to their curriculum WILL wait for them the following week.

Each session The Homestead Academy will have various larger scale HOMESTEAD PROJECTS to be done. These project vary widely from building greenhouses and animal habitats, to planting and harvest times, from market preparations to cleaning and preparing gear for the next season. Project work usually can NOT wait a week to be finished. For example, if we're expecting new animal arrivals in that week, ALL preparations to receive the animals must be in place before the animals arrive. Some projects allow for students to attend an extra day to experience a special event. The arrival of new animals is always a special time and open to ALL students no matter which day they arrive.

To "get the most" out of The Homestead Academy experience, we suggest attending at least two days per week, however, we're certain each day at The Homestead Academy will bring it's own joys and learning experiences.

If you're still unsure how our enrollment works, contact Amy Chiodo at 479-935-0757.
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I'm not sure I understand. I'll contact Amy!
3.

The Homestead Academy offers five, 6-week sessions in the school year. The 2025-2026 Sessions are as follows:

Session 1: August 18th - September 24th, 2025
Session 2: October 6th-November 12th, 2025
WINTER BREAK / HOLIDAY BREAK
Session 3: January 5th - February 11, 2026
Session 4: February 23rd-March 31st, 2026
Session 5: April 13th-May 20th, 2026

As space is limited to 8-12 students per day, families wishing to participate for the school year are advised to enroll in ALL sessions at the time of enrollment to guarantee your seat. If opting to "enroll by the session," we cannot guarantee a space in future sessions once registration opens.

The Homestead Academy bills 'by the session." Even if enrolling in future dates, only the CURRENT session fees are due. You will see a balance for ALL sessions enrolled in your accounts.

2. Fees become NON refundable and families are FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE for session fees two weeks prior to the session start dates. Families pre-enrolled for future sessions have until this date to cancel their session before fees are billed and become nonrefundable.

Families must EMAIL their request to cancel at-least two weeks prior to a session to release their seat and NOT be financially responsible for the upcoming session. As space is limited, a family "holding a seat" without payment negatively impacts our programming.

Email [email protected] to officially cancel your session enrollment.

Session 1: August 18th - September 24th, 2025 CANCEL DATE BY AUGUST 4, 2025
Session 2: October 6th-November 12th, 2025 CANCEL DATE BY SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
WINTER BREAK / HOLIDAY BREAK
Session 3: January 5th - February 11, 2026 CANCEL DATE BY DECEMBER 22, 2025
Session 4: February 23rd-March 31st, 2026 CANCEL DATE BY FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Session 5: April 13th-May 20th, 2026 CANCEL DATE BY MARCH 23, 2026

3. Online registration CLOSES 5 days prior to session start dates.

Session 1: August 18th - September 24th, 2025 REGISTER CUT OFF August 13
Session 2: October 6th-November 12th, 2025 REGISTER CUT OFF October 1
WINTER BREAK / HOLIDAY BREAK
Session 3: January 5th - February 11, 2026 REGISTER CUT OFF December 31
Session 4: February 23rd-March 31st, 2026 REGISTER CUT OFF February 18
Session 5: April 13th-May 20th, 2026 REGISTER CUT OFF April 8

Sign below that you understand the financial obligations and cancellation deadlines and enrollment cut off. By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.
4. Our Fees are "all inclusive" and provide all supplies necessary (except for personal gear list provided in FAQ section). Should a special opportunity arise for our students that is outside our pre set rate, parents will be contacted about the opportunity and, as a group, will decide if it is within our means to participate. Under such conditions, we set an "all or no one" standard for participation.

All fees are due two-weeks prior to the start date of the session.

Fees are NON REFUNDABLE two-weeks prior to the start date.

Unpaid accounts are subject to losing their seat to wait listed families once the two-week deadline is passed.

If enrolling less than two-weeks prior to the start date or after the first day of classes, fees are due immediately.
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5. Refund Policy:

All fees are non-refundable two-weeks prior to the session start date. Refunds cannot be given for tardiness or missed classes by the student. If your family is experiencing extreme circumstances, please communicate early and often for options.

Canceled Classes:

IF The Homestead Academy needs to cancel a class/session for any reason (dangerous weather, homestead emergencies, contagious illness in the home, etc), families will be alerted immediately via BAND APP, email, and TEXT alerts the moment a cancellation has been made. The following options will then be available:

Families may choose to attend another day of the week/session equal to the days canceled.
Families may choose to attend a "specially scheduled" make-up session.
Families may choose to credit the pro-rated amount towards a future session.
Families may choose to have their card refunded for the pro-rated amount LESS transaction fees or receive a refund check. CASH refunds will not be given.
REFUNDS CAN NOT be issued to EFA Families for a "SINGLE DAY" cancellation. Families must choose to either attend another day, attend a make up class, credit forward to another session, or forfeit the fees. Unfortunately, the refund process is too timely, costly, and laborious on the vendor side to make this option reasonable for a SINGLE day. If multiple days are canceled within a session, and the family wishes to have a refund processed, we WILL proceed with the refund process in Class Wallet. Refunds are subject to Class Wallet/EFA Time Lines and a refund date cannot be guaranteed by The Homestead Academy. Processing fees apply, though we do not know what those fees are at this time, just that they exist as of July 2025. Please contact Class Wallet with any further questions or concerns.

(1 required) I understand fees are generally non refundable.
6. EFA/LEARNS Act Funding. Will you be using EFA funds to pay session fees for this student? The Homestead Academy understands there are altered pay outs and will adapt payment due dates accordingly. Yes, I will be using EFA funds for this student.
No, I will be paying privately for this student.
7. We follow the "Golden Rule" of treating others as we wish to be treated. We encourage and help students through kind, "courageous conversations" when there are problems to be solved.

Risky Behavior:

We will be engaged in all manner of activities on property, including, but not limited to, the use of hand tools, power tools, working with animals, and, in some cases, learning to use archery and BB Rifle gear. Furthermore, our students will be exposed to inherent risks while outdoors working in nature and with animals.

It is absolutely expected that all students will follow instructions at ALL TIMES and are capable of following firm boundaries set by facilitators. Students unable to follow instructions will be dismissed from the activity (observe only), and/or a parent may be called for immediate pick-up.

For the safety of the students, animals, and property, reckless, dangerous, and otherwise "excessively risky behavior" is NOT tolerated at The Homestead Academy.

Students will have "freedom to learn and explore within set boundaries" while learning new skills and participating in activities.

Students will work through a series of "certification/badge levels" to prove their ability to access and participate in "riskier" activities. We offer Levels 1-4 in various capacities/skills/experiences at The Homestead Academy. (It is expected that a Level 4 Archer, for example, will have more "freedom to explore and practice" than a Level 1, etc). All Students start a "0" (no badge) and complete preliminary safety and basic training to earn each level. *Each session, new badge opportunities will be added to the curriculum. We welcome suggestions to "pitch a badge" from our students and families.

Students operating outside of safety/activity boundaries will be immediately stopped and redirected. The first "offense," in most cases, is a teaching opportunity. Repeated "offense," or actions deemed "deliberate" by the instructor, is grounds for dismissal from the the program.

NO refund will be issued for activities/classes missed due to behavior.

Families WILL be held responsible for any damages caused by reckless behavior.

Please sign below to indicate you understand behavior expectations. By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.
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REQUIRED PERSONAL GEAR: Please clearly label all personal gear. We cannot supply each student with "everything" they may want or need for a work day. Please ensure your student(s) have the following available as they will NOT be provided:

5-gallon bucket with LID that doubles as a seat. We suggest gamma lids that screw on or SEAT tops made for buckets, but standard lids are acceptable. Your student is encouraged to keep their tools and changes of clothes, towels, etc at the homestead to help minimize daily packing for YOU and ensure they have their basics on site. Please be sure they are SEALABLE /SNUG LIDS so "creepy crawlies" don't make their way inside and are waterproof. They may be stored in sheds, garages or under the deck.
Sack Lunch. Please provide your student with lunch - Tuesday Culinary Days vary from to snacks to desserts. Please DO send lunch.
Spill Proof water bottle. Preferably one that can stay in their 5-gallon bucket. Washed daily.
Dairy boots or other heavy duty outdoor shoes that are waterproof with tread./anti slip. We'll be in/on/around the creek, pond, and animal cages and in THORNY WOODLANDS. Protect your feet!
Tennis shoes that can be destroyed. Bare feet are permitted around the immediate house. Shoes are required in all wooded areas until we reach pre-cleared areas/creek side, even then, shoes or sandals/water shoes are recommended.
Heavy duty RAIN GEAR. Rain coats, ponchos, etc are all fine. Unless there is danger of lightning, we go outside EVERYDAY, rain or shine for at-least part of our lessons.
Dress for the weather and have appropriate gear to stay warm and dry. You may bring "as needed" or store/rotate gear in their 5-gallon bucket.
WORK GLOVES. We'll have some extras around, but find a pair or two your child is comfortable in for gardening and handling wood and tools. Put their NAME on them, keep them in their 5-gallon bucket.
Optional, but recommended: HAT for sun and bug protection.
Provide bug spray and sunscreen. We will NOT put any substance on your child if it is not provided.
Large tape lint roller. We use these for TICK CHECKS daily. Refill as needed.
Winter clothing - as applicable. Watch the weather and send hats, gloves, warm layers as needed.
A COMPLETE change of clothes, remember underwear & socks! Keep a change of clothes in your 5-gallon bucket. We WILL get dirty and likely wet. Students may wish to change after some messy encounters. Do not wear or send clothes that can't get dirty/wet/stained or otherwise, completely destroyed.
A beach towel.
We'll do laundry onsite DAILY to keep changes of clothes and towels ready for the next class. Any clothing intended to kept on site will get washed in the daily loads. LABEL EVERYTHING.
Buckets MUST go home at the end of each session. Clean them, update/replinish items, and bring them back for the next session.
Other personal needs - allergy medication, inhalers, epi pens, etc. Please ensure your student has any personal items onsite and knows how to use them.

(1 required) I understand and will have all gear ready.

Payment Instructions

Session Fees are due IN FULL at the time of enrollment and are NON REFUNDABLE two weeks prior to session start dates.