K-8^th Grade

We are currently offering classes for K-8^th grade for the 2024/25 school year. You have options! Choose the program that best serves your family & student for an education that’s tailored for you.

Academic Program

Riverstone Classical Academy offers rigorous academic classes in the math, science, language arts, history, Latin, and classical studies subject areas on Tuesday & Thursday from 8:50-3:00p. Students enrolled in the Academics Only Program are not eligible to attend enrichment classes offered on Wednesdays.

Enrichment Program Overview

Riverstone Classical Academy offers fine arts enrichment classes on Wednesdays from 8:50-12:00p. These classes are offered on a semester basis and will vary by availability and interest. Example classes: Art, STEM, Lego engineering, music, gardening, drama, foreign language, etc.

Comprehensive Program Overview

Riverstone Classical Academy offers academic classes in the math, science, language arts, history, Latin, and classical studies subject areas on Tuesday & Thursday from 8:50-3:00p. The Comprehensive Program includes enrichment classes on Wednesdays from 8:50-12:00.

Sample Schedule (for illustration of time/subject only. Enrichments will be vary by semester]

		Sample Comprehensive Student Schedule
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Homeschool Day	8:50am – Drop Off/Morning Prayer + Pledge	8:50am – Drop Off	8:50am – Drop Off/Morning Prayer + Pledge	Homeschool Day
	9:00am – Language Arts	9:00am- Spanish	9:00am- Language Arts
	10:00am- Math	10:00am- Lego Engineering (STEM)	10:00am- Math
	11:00am- History	11:00 am- Art	11:00am- History
	12:00pm- Lunch/Recess	12:00pm- Dismissal	12:00pm- Lunch/Recess
	1:00pm- Bible		1:00pm – Bible
	1:30pm- Science		1:30pm- Science
	2:30pm- Latin		2:30pm- Latin
	3:pm- Dismissal		3:00p- Dismissal

FAQ:

Is Riverstone Classical Academy accredited?

No, we are not. While accreditation has its advantages, it also come with a lot of restrictions and testing requirements that are inconsistent with our homeschool philosophy and medical freedom values. All of our students must register with the county as a homeschool student and file the required forms with the county of their residence.

More information on homeschooling in Manatee County can be found at manateeschools.net/homeschool

What grade levels do you offer?

We are currently a Kindergarten -8th grade program. Classes for 10th-12th grades will be available depending on interest and enrollment. We cap our classroom size at 10 children. 

Is Riverstone Classical Academy a homeschool  co-op?

Riverstone Classical Academy is not a homeschool co-op.  It is a private, classical, collaborative academic model school that utilizes a non-traditional schedule and recognizes the role of parents in providing both instructional support and character training.  We have blended the best attributes of the traditional classroom and the best attributes of homeschooling and combined them into a collaborative academic model that provides an excellent educational experience and parents maintain their position of influence in their child’s life.

Are parents responsible for grades and other academic records?

Parents are responsible for academic records and reviews for the county, but assignments and classroom grades are provided in addition to semester report cards.  All assignments including skills practice, content review, mastery of concepts, projects, etc., are assigned and graded by the classroom teacher.  Parents do have the responsibility of checking all of the student’s homework and having the student make corrections which are crucial for mastery learning, but they do not have responsibility in grading and academic records.

Are you a university model school?

We are a collaborative academic school that offers a unique format and condensed schedule that is very similar to the schedule a student in college would experience.  We partner with parents in a dual-educational setting in which students come to class on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays to take their five core academic classes – language arts, math, history, science, and Latin.  They also come for an optional half day on Wednesdays to take their elective classes. On Mondays and Fridays students are at home working on assignments and projects under their parents’ direct supervision or adding to their education through extracurricular activities.

While we follow a similar structure and schedule, we are not a member of the National Association of University-Model Schools organization, who has trademarked the term “university-model school”; therefore, we are not a university-model school.  If you would like more information about the NAUMS organization, please visit their website at www.umsi.org.

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