Small Class Sizes

Our small class sizes ensure that each child receives the individual attention they need to succeed. With an 9:1 student-teacher ratio and a team of dedicated educators, we provide personalized learning paths that support every child's growth and success.

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Mastery-Based Academic Advancement

At Roots, all core instruction—reading, writing, and math—is taught by certified teachers using a carefully selected blend of curriculum. We use Logic of English and Singapore Math as our foundation, and we supplement with our own in-house materials (created by a mastery level curriculum designer) to fill the gaps—because no one-size-fits-all program truly exists.

To keep learning meaningful and engaging, we limit traditional worksheets and present curriculum through hands-on exploration and creative thinking. 

In addition to certified teachers, our students also work with skilled facilitators who lead project-based learning, enrichment experiences. This balance allows us to offer both strong academic instruction and joyful, curiosity-driven discovery throughout the day.

We use rotations to break up long periods of instruction, keeping energy high and attention sharp. This structure helps students stay engaged while allowing for plenty of movement, creativity, and collaboration.

With intentionally small group sizes, we’re able to support each child at their own pace—making sure they truly master each concept before moving on. No rushing, no pressure—just the right support at the right time.

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Project Based, Nature Infused, Child Led

After core skills, our students engage in project based learning. Students have access to a beautiful outdoor space directly connected to the school, as well as a nature trail leading to a forest learning area, maintained by Roots Academy for educational use. Whether they are investigating ecosystems, building structures, or designing experiments, the natural world becomes an extension of the classroom.

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Multi-Age Learning

A research-backed approach that groups students of different ages together, creating a natural and dynamic learning environment. Studies show that peer learning, mentorship, and individualized pacing foster deeper understanding, greater academic growth, and stronger social-emotional skills compared to traditional single-age classrooms.

Key benefits of multi-age learning include:

• Enhanced Peer Learning – Younger students learn from older peers, while older students reinforce their knowledge through mentoring, boosting leadership and communication skills.

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Rethinking Education

• Personalized – Free from the constraints of age specific grade levels, students progress at their own pace, allowing for deeper mastery of concepts without artificial constraints.​

• Real World Readiness - Project-based learning that engages students in reading, writing, math, and STEM through meaningful, hands-on experiences that build critical thinking skills and prepare them for life beyond the classroom

• Enrichment Classes - We make time in each day to allow students to learn through homesteading activities, art, nature, and play! 

• Hybrid Education - We create the curriculum for our flexible scheduling and you decide if you will use it as a full curriculum or for enrichment. We are here to help your family learn in the way that works best for you!