FAQ
Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions regarding the mission and structure of Kids of Grace Academy, admissions and enrollment, academics, and student and family life. For any further questions not addressed below, email academy@kidsofgrace.com.
Mission
What is the statement of faith for Kids of Grace Academy?
Please click here to read our doctrinal statement. We hold these statements to be a faithful representations of the Bible’s teaching on these matters. Parents and students must agree to support Kids of Grace Academy in teaching them to their students.
What is the mission of Kids of Grace Academy?
Equip students with a firm understanding of God and His Creation by striving for academic excellence and biblical literacy, ensuring they graduate with a well-rounded education.
Develop strong moral character by teaching values rooted in faith, integrity, and responsibility.
Inspire a deep, lasting love for Christ and His Word, guiding students to make their faith an integral part of their lives.
Support Christian families by partnering in the task of embedding a biblical worldview throughout their children's education.
Provide a distinct alternative to traditional public and private schooling, offering a Christ-centered, hybrid educational experience that nurtures both intellectual and spiritual growth.
Ensure strong communication skills by giving students the tools to communicate thoughtfully and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Prepare students for future opportunities—whether academic, vocational, or personal—equipping them to glorify God in all that they do.
Philosophy
What is the educational philosophy for Kids of Grace Academy?
Our educational philosophy is a blend of the rich traditions of classical and conventional education models, taught from a distinctly Christian worldview. We believe true education is not merely about acquiring knowledge but about growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Education without Jesus at the center is building up a Kingdom without a King
Our approach integrates the study of the liberal arts—grammar, rhetoric, logic, mathematics, and the sciences—to cultivate intellectual virtues and a deep understanding of the world. However, this pursuit of knowledge is always framed within a Christian worldview, where all truth is ultimately rooted in God's revelation.
In our classrooms, students are not only encouraged to engage with the great ideas of history and culture but are also challenged to see these ideas through the lens of Scripture. We hold that intellectual growth and spiritual formation go hand in hand and that education should foster wisdom, virtue, and character as much as it does knowledge.
By nurturing both the mind and faith, we seek to prepare students to think critically, live faithfully, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. Our mission is to cultivate lifelong learners who, grounded in the truth of Christ, are equipped to know how to think and learn and ultimately lead lives of purpose and service. Structure
What does "hybrid school" mean?
Being a hybrid school means that Kids of Grace Academy combines the best aspects of Christian private school and homeschool. In this Christ-centered academic community, professional teachers will provide in-class instruction three days a week, and parents will lead approximately two days of at-home instruction, following a thoughtfully designed curriculum.
How is Kids of Grace Academy Different than Kids of Grace Co-op?
Kids of Grace Academy and homeschool co-op should not be equated. The principal distinction we make between the two is that for the Hybrid school, we choose and teach the curriculum, while with the Co-op, the families are responsible for choosing and implementing their at-home curriculum. Our homeschool co-op is a good way for homeschooling families to have a classroom day filled with enriching activities. It serves as a supplement to the homeschool routine, not a substitute for school. Kids of Grace Academy is also different by virtue of having specific grade levels, consistent accountability from semester to semester, a full spectrum of courses complete with prerequisites and diploma plans, and a professional administration and faculty responsible for curriculum and instruction, partnering with parents to deliver some instruction in the lower schools.
What is the benefit of the Kids of Grace Academy model?
Our hybrid model:
Blends the best of the classroom and the home
Delivers an academically excellent education to all students
Preserves independence from government oversight
Supports parents in taking control of their child’s education
Promotes access and excellence for many Christian families
Where is Kids of Grace Academy located?
Kids of Grace Academy is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon
I’m nervous about home learning two days a week. What supports are available?
Kids of Grace Academy is tailor-made for you! We are committed to supporting families in this hybrid instructional model and will provide clear outlines and materials from our professional teachers to support parents during at-home instructional days. In addition, we have dedicated homeschool coordinators whose priority is to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the living room. We are committed to fostering a mutually beneficial community.
Kids of Grace Academy will take responsibility for supporting academic progress and keeping parents up to date on the academic ability of their child.
Kids of Grace Grace Academy also directs students to tutors to give additional support to families during at-home instructional days along with further opportunities for educational remediation and enrichment.
Admissions & Enrollment
What is the tuition?
Tuition details for the 2025-2026 School Year can be found here.
Please note that there are a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities available for families including pro-rated discounts for families with multiple children enrolled. More information about tuition and other financial considerations can be found on the Apply page.
Who can enroll and when?
Applications are open to all Christian families who have children entering grades K-9 in Fall 2025.
What are the enrollment steps?
Complete enrollment details can be found on the Admissions page. To summarize, enrollment steps will include the following:
Come and visit our campus
Review admission requirements and apply
Parent and Student Interview and grade placement testing
Receive admissions determination
Pay tuition/enrollment fees
Are there refunds if I change my mind?
All fees and deposits are non-refundable for each child enrolled. See the enrollment page for more details.
Withdraw between August 1st – August 30th 50% of total tuition is owed
After September 1st 100% of original tuition is owed.
Does Kids of Grace Academy accept charter families?
As the school of record for enrolled families, Kids of Grace Academy does not permit students to be dual enrolled in a charter school. Kids of Grace Academy offers comprehensive curriculum under professional teachers that does not work concurrently with charter school curriculum requirements.
Our Homeschool Co-op would allow for a dual enrollment with a charter school.
What is the age cutoff for incoming kindergarten students?
As a rule of thumb, your child must be five years old by Labor Day of the year of admission.
Academics
What kind of curriculum/instruction should I expect?
Kids of Grace Academy utilizes traditional Christian curricula that best fit our hybrid model and promotes the strengths and resources of both the classroom and the home. These foundational curricula is enhanced by our professional teachers to meet the academic needs of our students with clarity and depth.
Elementary Utilizes BJU Press, Saxon, Writing and Rhetoric, Institutes for Excellence in Writing, Well Ordered Language, Apologia, and Noeo Science.
Middle School utilizes BJU Press, Writing and Rhetoric, Well Ordered Language, Saxon, Apologia
High School utilizes Writing and Rhetoric, Veritas Press, BJU Press, Apologia, Saxon
How do teachers and staff make a difference at Kids of Grace Academy?
Our professional teachers provide direct instruction during on-campus days and apply their experience, training, and care to support students in their academic and character development. Distinct from a cooperative or volunteer-based program, our teachers are on the Kids of Grace staff and are committed to the success of our model and our families.
Are your teachers certified?
Our teachers are either certified and/or qualified to teach in their subject area. Additionally, we will require all teachers to complete classroom management training and fulfill a quota of CEU per year, regardless of prior experience or training. Our criteria for hiring teachers is based on three principles:
Does the teacher have a mastery understanding of the subject(s) they will be teaching
Does the teacher obtain a high ability to impart information in an understandable way to students?
Does the teacher agree wholeheartedly with Kids of Grace’s doctrinal statement, mission, vision, and philosophy? Does the teacher uphold a distinctly Christian life that reflects a love for Christ and His people?
Does Kids of Grace Academy accept resumes for future teachers or staff?
Kids of Grace Academy is always interested in hearing from prospective teachers, TAs, and related support staff. Applications are available here.
Does Kids of Grace Academy offer Transitional Kindergarten?
Kids of Grace Academy does not currently offer a transitional kindergarten (TK) program but recommends Kids of Grace Preschool for those families interested in an educational program before kindergarten.
Who keeps student records and files with the state?
Kids of Grace Academy maintains records for enrolled students. They include each student's enrollment and academic progress details in a cumulative folder. As the educational program of record, students may only be enrolled in Kids of Grace Academy and may not participate in dual enrollment in other programs, such as charter schools.
Student & Parent Life
What behavioral and academic standards should I expect?
Kids of Grace Academy students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity and admirable personal character, as described and agreed to in the student code of conduct. High expectations for godly behavior both on-site and at home help to guide the whole-student development of Christian scholars at Kids of Grace Academy.
We expect parents to be engaged in monitoring and correcting behavioral issues.
Are uniforms required at Kids Grace Academy?
Uniforms are not a requirement, but we do ask that students be respectful of both their peers and themselves and wear modest and appropriate clothing that does not distract or offend unnecessarily.
Do students have an opportunity to attend chapel?
Chapel will meet once a week in the morning as an important opportunity for Kids of Grace Academy students to learn from God’s Word and worship together. Chapel will be broken up by age group.
Are there extracurricular activities for my student?
Please visit our afterschool activities and programs page as well as our sports program page to learn more about extracurricular opportunities for your student.
Are there opportunities to connect with other enrolled families?
Yes. Grace Academy encourages family communication networks, prayer and support lists, and opportunities such as carpools to facilitate meaningful relationships and support between families.
Do parents have to volunteer at the school?
We want to keep tuition as low as possible. To help with this endeavor, we require that each family with one or more students complete the following volunteer service hours each year:
Full-time student(s) 35 hours per family
Tuition Assistance Recipient 45 hours per family
Any family not fulfilling their required hours, prior to the end of the school year, will be billed an additional $20 per hour for those not completed.
Financial Aid
Will there be tuition assistance available?
Yes, Kids of Grace Academy desires to work with all families to make our school financially accessible for your family. Scholarships, however, are limited. More information can be found on the Tuition and Financial Aid page.
How can I support Kids of Grace Academy?
Kids of Grace Academy welcomes all families to join us in prayer and purposeful support for our biblical, academically rich, family-centered education model. Contributions to Kids of Grace Academy directly impact our ability to provide scholarships for families, enhance classroom resources and activities, and support future initiatives. Information about how to give financially to Kids of Grace Academy is available here.